Events and Training
Mentoring Assistant & Digital Mentor Drop-in Session
If you would like to learn more about Mentoring Assistant or Digital Mentor please join Katrina at one of her informal drop in sessions.
Designed to provide Mentors the opportunity to learn more about how the Mentoring Assistant and Digital Mentor can assist your mentoring sessions. Katrina will run through how to use these tools and answering any questions you may have.
As its informal, no need to register or RSVP, simply click the link between to join on Tuesday at 12 noon or Thursday at 10 am.
Business Foundations of Te Ao Māori (Session B)
Please join us to learn about the Māori economy, post-settlement drivers and the values-based approach to business that is inter-generational and legacy building.
In this workshop you will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Māori worldviews, values, and their application in a business context.
- Explore the unique social, cultural, and economic challenges faced by Māori businesses.
- Develop strategies for culturally sensitive and effective mentoring practices.
We look forward to learning with you!
Effective Mentoring Session D
Take your mentoring impact to the next level.
Effective Mentoring is a skill-building virtual workshop for mentors who want to deepen their capability and achieve stronger outcomes for business owners. This session focuses on advanced techniques that help you better understand, challenge, and support your business owners.
In this session, you will:
- Assess business owner needs more effectively using proven tools and frameworks.
- Use powerful, open-ended questions to uncover the full picture
- Strengthen accountability and progress with your assigned business owner(s)
- Apply your learning through a new mentoring case study alongside fellow mentors
Effective Mentoring builds on foundational skills and sharpens your approach to high-impact mentoring.
Please note: the session may be recorded, and participant feedback will be requested.
Webinar: Cyber Attack? Now What?
Most business owners understand that cyber threats are a growing risk. But if your systems were locked, your email was compromised, or your business data became inaccessible tomorrow, would you know what to do next?
Join Sarah Trotman, CEO of Business Mentors New Zealand, and Vaidik Patel, Cybersecurity Consultant at CodeBlue, for a practical webinar designed specifically for small and medium-sized business owners.
Rather than focusing on technical jargon, we'll work through a real-world cyber-attack scenario and the steps you can take before, during, and after an incident.
During this session, you'll learn:
• What a typical cyber-attack looks like from start to finish • The most common threats affecting New Zealand businesses today
• The critical actions to take in the first hours after an incident • How to minimise disruption to your operations and customers
• Why having a plan can reduce stress and speed up recovery
• How to create a simple cyber incident response plan for your business
This practical session will help you understand not just how cyber incidents happen, but how to respond with confidence when they do. Whether you're a sole trader, a growing business, or leading a larger team, you'll leave with actionable steps you can implement immediately.
Mentoring Foundations Session D
Mentoring Foundations is a practical, interactive virtual workshop designed to set you up for success in your mentoring role. Whether you’re new to mentoring or looking to refresh your approach, this session gives you the tools, structure, and confidence to support business owners more effectively.
In this session, you will:
- Learn practical mentoring techniques you can use straight away- Work through a real-life mentoring scenario
- Learn from the experiences of other Business Mentors
- Gain a clear understanding of the Business Mentors New Zealand mentoring approach
This session is ideal for building strong foundations and ensuring you start each mentoring relationship with clarity and confidence.
Please note: the session may be recorded, and participant feedback will be requested.
Canterbury In-Person Mentor Training
BMNZ invites you to join us for an Interactive, Peer to Peer Learning - In-Person Workshop.
Open to all Mentors, these are an opportunity for continued learning & development. Come along to connect and learn from each other.
The event will include;
- Mentor Round Table
- Updates from BMNZ
- Case Study & Accountability Study
Held at Breakfree on Cashel, 165 Cashel Street, Christchurch.
Following the workshop there will be a social event from 5:00 pm to 6:30pm.
Canterbury 2026 Thank You To Our Mentors Event
BMNZ invites you to join us for a drink and nibbles to celebrate our Mentor Community 2026
Open to all Mentors, this is an opportunity to connect with your mentoring community and celebrate the incredible impact your mentoring has.
Held at Breakfree on Cashel, 165 Cashel Street, Christchurch.
Wellington In-Person Mentor Training
BMNZ invites you to join us for an Interactive, Peer to Peer Learning - In-Person Workshop.
Open to all Mentors, these are an opportunity for continued learning & development. Come along to connect and learn from each other.
The event will include;
- Mentor Round Table
- Updates from BMNZ
- Case Study & Accountability Study
Held at Whātaitai at Kumutoto, 10 Waterloo Quay, Wellington Central.
Following the workshop there will be a social event from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
Wellington 2026 Thank You To Our Mentors Event
BMNZ invites you to join us for a drink and nibbles to celebrate our Mentor Community 2026
Open to all Mentors, this is an opportunity to connect with your mentoring community and celebrate the incredible impact your mentoring has.
Held at Whātaitai at Kumutoto, 10 Waterloo Quay, Wellington Central.
Auckland In-Person Mentor Training
BMNZ invites you to join us for an Interactive, Peer to Peer Learning - In-Person Workshop.
Open to all Mentors, these are an opportunity for continued learning & development. Come along to connect and learn from each other.
The event will include;
- Mentor Round Table
- Updates from BMNZ
- Case Study & Accountability Study
Held at ASB North Wharf, 12 Jellicoe Street, Wynard Quarter
Following the workshop there will be a social event at ASB Cube from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
Auckland 2026 Thank You To Our Mentors Event
BMNZ invites you to join us for a drink and nibbles to celebrate our Mentor Community 2026
Open to all Mentors, this is an opportunity to connect with your mentoring community and celebrate the incredible impact your mentoring has.
Held at ASB Cube, North Wharf, 12 Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Quarter
