Events and Training


Effective Mentoring A Mentor Training

Effective Mentoring Session A

Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Zoom
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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.

Mentoring Foundations A

Mentoring Foundations Session A Mentor Training

Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 8:30 - 10:30 am
Zoom
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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.

 

Business Foundations Te Ao Māori Training

Business Foundations of Te Ao Māori (Session A)

Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 10:00 am to 12 pm
Zoom
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We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to join our upcoming Zoom workshop, hosted by Amokura Panoho. This workshop equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the unique landscape of Māori business.

 

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 B Mentor Training

Effective Mentoring Session B

Thursday 16th April 2026 at 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Zoom
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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.

Mentoring Foundations B Mentor Training

Mentoring Foundations Session B

Thursday 7th May 2026 at 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Zoom
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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.

 

Kaupapa Maori Business Practise

Kaupapa Maori Business Practise (Session C)

Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 10:00am to 12:00 pm
Zoom
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Business Mentors New Zealand invites you to join us at our Small Group Mentoring Marae Day.

Following the success of our Small Group Mentoring - On Marae Day, Business Mentors is proud to deliver the next instalment of this kaupapa. This programme provides Mentors with the opportunity to engage directly with Māori business leaders and enterprises in a culturally grounded environment, deepening understanding of the values, relationships, and worldviews that shape Māori entrepreneurship.

 

Note: Completion of Business Foundations of Te Ao Māori is a prerequisite for participation.


The wānanga will take place within the context of Te Taumata o Kupe, an award-winning, architecturally designed wharewānanga. This setting provides a powerful backdrop for our mentoring kaupapa, reminding us that Māori enterprise is guided by deep knowledge, collective wisdom, and purposeful direction.

 

The day is designed not only to share insights and business stories but also to build enduring relationships with the marae, Māori business leaders, and each other through meaningful whakawhanaungatanga and kōrero. No matter your level of knowledge or connection to Māori culture, this is a day for everyone to come together and experience it.

Small Group Mentoring on Marae 15th June2026

Small Group Mentoring on Marae Day

Monday June 15th 2026 8:45 am to 3:30 pm
In person on Marae (Host Marae TBC)
Register here
Business Mentors New Zealand invites you to join us at our Small Group Mentoring Marae Day.

Business Mentors New Zealand invites you to join us at our Small Group Mentoring Marae Day.

Following the success of our Small Group Mentoring - On Marae Day, Business Mentors is proud to deliver the next instalment of this kaupapa. This programme provides Mentors with the opportunity to engage directly with Māori business leaders and enterprises in a culturally grounded environment, deepening understanding of the values, relationships, and worldviews that shape Māori entrepreneurship.

 

Note: Completion of Business Foundations of Te Ao Māori is a prerequisite for participation.


The wānanga will take place within the context of Te Taumata o Kupe, an award-winning, architecturally designed wharewānanga. This setting provides a powerful backdrop for our mentoring kaupapa, reminding us that Māori enterprise is guided by deep knowledge, collective wisdom, and purposeful direction.

The day is designed not only to share insights and business stories but also to build enduring relationships with the marae, Māori business leaders, and each other through meaningful whakawhanaungatanga and kōrero. No matter your level of knowledge or connection to Māori culture, this is a day for everyone to come together and experience it.

Effective Mentoring C Mentor Training

Effective Mentoring Session C

Monday 6th July 2026 at 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Zoom
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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.

Business Foundations Te Ao Māori Training

Business Foundations of Te Ao Māori (Session B)

Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 10:00 am to 12 pm
Zoom
Register here
We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to join our upcoming Zoom workshop, hosted by Amokura Panoho. This workshop equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the unique landscape of Māori business.

 

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!

Mentoring Foundations C Mentor Training

Mentoring Foundations Session C

Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 8:30 - 10:30 am
Zoom
Register Here

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.

 

Kaupapa Maori Business Practise

Kaupapa Maori Business Practise (Session D)

Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 10:00am to 12:00 pm
Zoom
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Māori Business World View

We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to join our upcoming Zoom workshop, hosted by Amokura Panoho. This workshop equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the unique landscape of Māori business.

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:

  • Delve deeper into the practical application of kaupapa Māori principles in business operations.
  • Learn how to support Māori businesses in developing and implementing culturally aligned strategies.
  • Understand the importance of whanau and community in business.

We look forward to learning with you!

Effective Mentoring D Mentor Training

Effective Mentoring Session D

Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Zoom
Register Here

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.

Mentoring Foundations D Mentor Training

Mentoring Foundations Session D

Monday 9 November 2026 at 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Zoom
Register Here

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.

 

Small Group Mentoring on Marae 30th November 2026

Small Group Mentoring on Marae Day

Monday November 30th 2026 8:45 am to 3:30 pm
In person on Marae (Host Marae TBC)
Register here
Business Mentors New Zealand invites you to join us at our Small Group Mentoring Marae Day.

Business Mentors New Zealand invites you to join us at our Small Group Mentoring Marae Day.

Following the success of our Small Group Mentoring - On Marae Day, Business Mentors is proud to deliver the next instalment of this kaupapa. This programme provides Mentors with the opportunity to engage directly with Māori business leaders and enterprises in a culturally grounded environment, deepening understanding of the values, relationships, and worldviews that shape Māori entrepreneurship.

 

Note: Completion of Business Foundations of Te Ao Māori is a prerequisite for participation.


The wānanga will take place within the context of Te Taumata o Kupe, an award-winning, architecturally designed wharewānanga. This setting provides a powerful backdrop for our mentoring kaupapa, reminding us that Māori enterprise is guided by deep knowledge, collective wisdom, and purposeful direction.

The day is designed not only to share insights and business stories but also to build enduring relationships with the marae, Māori business leaders, and each other through meaningful whakawhanaungatanga and kōrero. No matter your level of knowledge or connection to Māori culture, this is a day for everyone to come together and experience it.