Events 2025


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Mentoring Foundations

Wednesday, May 7, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Zoom
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We're thrilled to have you as a Mentor! Thank you for gifting your time, knowledge, and experience. You are supporting and strengthening New Zealand's small business community.

You are warmly invited to register for one of Business Mentors New Zealand's virtual Mentor Training sessions. This will be an interactive workshop hosted by Zoom with between 10 to 40 participants. At this session, you'll:

- Gain new skills and tips to strengthen how you mentor

- Work on a real-life case study

- Swap stories and experiences with other Business Mentors around NZ

- Learn more about BMNZ

Please note - the session may be recorded. We will also be seeking feedback from all participants.

Business Foundations of Te Ao Maori

Business Foundations of Te Ao Māori

Friday, May 9, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoom
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We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to join our upcoming Zoom workshop, hosted by Amokura Panoho.

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.

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Kaupapa Māori Business Practice

Thursday, May 15, 10:00 AM - 12:00 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.

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.

Understanding the AI Advantage

Understanding the AI Advantage

Thursday, May 22, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Zoom
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Join our exclusive AI series of three workshops, a collaboration between MBIE and Business Mentors NZ. This programme is specifically designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently support businesses in leveraging AI for growth and efficiency.

In this workshop you will:

- Explore how AI is shaping businesses and the workforce today

- Understand the risks of inaction

- See what AI is capable of right now

- Uncover common business use cases for AI

- Learn how to identify and assess opportunities for AI
Understanding the AI Advantage

Understanding the AI Advantage

Thursday, May 22, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom
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Join our exclusive AI series of three workshops, a collaboration between MBIE and Business Mentors NZ. This programme is specifically designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently support businesses in leveraging AI for growth and efficiency.

In this workshop you will:

- Explore how AI is shaping businesses and the workforce today

- Understand the risks of inaction

- See what AI is capable of right now

- Uncover common business use cases for AI

- Learn how to identify and assess opportunities for AI
Understanding the AI Advantage

Understanding the AI Advantage

Wednesday, May 28, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom
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Join our exclusive AI series of three workshops, a collaboration between MBIE and Business Mentors NZ. This programme is specifically designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently support businesses in leveraging AI for growth and efficiency.

In this workshop you will:

- Explore how AI is shaping businesses and the workforce today

- Understand the risks of inaction

- See what AI is capable of right now

- Uncover common business use cases for AI

- Learn how to identify and assess opportunities for AI
Navigating AI Safely

Navigating AI Safely

Thursday, May 29, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Zoom
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Join our exclusive AI series of three workshops, a collaboration between MBIE and Business Mentors NZ. This programme is specifically designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently support businesses in leveraging AI for growth and efficiency.

In this workshop you will:

- Explore how AI is shaping businesses and the workforce today

- Understand the risks of inaction

- See what AI is capable of right now

- Uncover common business use cases for AI

- Learn how to identify and assess
opportunities for AI
Navigating AI Safely

Navigating AI Safely

Thursday, May 29, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom
Register here

Join our exclusive AI series of three workshops, a collaboration between MBIE and Business Mentors NZ. This programme is specifically designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently support businesses in leveraging AI for growth and efficiency.

In this workshop you will:

- Explore how AI is shaping businesses and the workforce today

- Understand the risks of inaction

- See what AI is capable of right now

- Uncover common business use cases for AI

- Learn how to identify and assess opportunities for AI
Navigating AI Safely

Navigating AI Safely

Wednesday, June 4, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Zoom
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Join our exclusive AI series of three workshops, a collaboration between MBIE and Business Mentors NZ. This programme is specifically designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently support businesses in leveraging AI for growth and efficiency.

In this workshop you will:

- Explore how AI is shaping businesses and the workforce today

- Understand the risks of inaction

- See what AI is capable of right now

- Uncover common business use cases for AI

- Learn how to identify and assess opportunities for AI
AI In Practice

AI In Practice

Thursday, June 5, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Zoom
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Join our exclusive AI series of three workshops, a collaboration between MBIE and Business Mentors NZ. This programme is specifically designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently support businesses in leveraging AI for growth and efficiency.

In this workshop you will:

- Explore how AI is shaping businesses and the workforce today

- Understand the risks of inaction

- See what AI is capable of right now

- Uncover common business use cases for AI

- Learn how to identify and assess opportunities for AI
AI In Practice

AI In Practice

Thursday, June 5, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom
Register here

Join our exclusive AI series of three workshops, a collaboration between MBIE and Business Mentors NZ. This programme is specifically designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently support businesses in leveraging AI for growth and efficiency.

In this workshop you will:

- Explore how AI is shaping businesses and the workforce today

- Understand the risks of inaction

- See what AI is capable of right now

- Uncover common business use cases for AI

- Learn how to identify and assess opportunities for AI

  • Learn how to identify and assess opportunities for AI
AI In Practice

AI In Practice

Wednesday, June 11, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom
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Join our exclusive AI series of three workshops, a collaboration between MBIE and Business Mentors NZ. This programme is specifically designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently support businesses in leveraging AI for growth and efficiency.

In this workshop you will:

- Explore how AI is shaping businesses and the workforce today

- Understand the risks of inaction

- See what AI is capable of right now

- Uncover common business use cases for AI

- Learn how to identify and assess opportunities for AI
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Effective Mentoring

Monday, July 7, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Zoom
Register here

We warmly welcome you to register for one of Business Mentors New Zealand's virtual Effective Mentoring sessions. This will be an interactive workshop hosted by Zoom with between 10 to 40 participants.

At this session, you'll:

- Improve how you assess a business owner's specific needs and have access to tools to help you do this
- Understand more deeply how to use open-ended questions to get the full picture of your business owner’s circumstances
- Improve how you hold your assigned business owner/s accountable
- Apply your learning on a new case study while meeting more of your fellow business mentors.


Effective Mentoring will delve into best practice assessment frameworks, questioning techniques for optimal mentoring outcomes and provide new case studies to apply your learning.

Business Foundations of Te Ao Maori

Business Foundations of Te Ao Māori

Tuesday, July 8, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoom
Register here

We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to join our upcoming Zoom workshop, hosted by Amokura Panoho.

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.

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A Day on the Marae: In-person, Auckland Mentor Training

Monday, July 21, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Zoom
Register here

Please join us for our in-person Mentor Training at Hoani Waititi Marae.

Experience an immersive hands-on day at Hoani Waititi Marae, where you'll connect directly with Māori business owners and their kaupapa. This unique experience offers the opportunity to engage with real-world business ideas, provide strategic mentoring input, and observe tikanga Māori in action. 

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Mentoring Foundations

Thursday, August 21, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Zoom
Register here

We're thrilled to have you as a Mentor! Thank you for gifting your time, knowledge, and experience. You are supporting and strengthening New Zealand's small business community.

You are warmly invited to register for one of Business Mentors New Zealand's virtual Mentor Training sessions. This will be an interactive workshop hosted by Zoom with between 10 to 40 participants. At this session, you'll:

- Gain new skills and tips to strengthen how you mentor

- Work on a real-life case study

- Swap stories and experiences with other Business Mentors around NZ

- Learn more about BMNZ

Please note - the session may be recorded. We will also be seeking feedback from all participants.

Mentoring Foundations Stock Image-1

Mentoring Foundations

Tuesday, October 21, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom
Register here

We're thrilled to have you as a Mentor! Thank you for gifting your time, knowledge, and experience. You are supporting and strengthening New Zealand's small business community.

You are warmly invited to register for one of Business Mentors New Zealand's virtual Mentor Training sessions. This will be an interactive workshop hosted by Zoom with between 10 to 40 participants. At this session, you'll:

- Gain new skills and tips to strengthen how you mentor

- Work on a real-life case study

- Swap stories and experiences with other Business Mentors around NZ

- Learn more about BMNZ

Please note - the session may be recorded. We will also be seeking feedback from all participants.

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Kaupapa Māori Business Practice

Wednesday, August 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 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.

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.

Marae Training-1

A Day on the Marae: In-person, Auckland Mentor Training

Monday, November 10, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Zoom
Register here

Please join us for our in-person Mentor Training at Hoani Waititi Marae.

Experience an immersive hands-on day at Hoani Waititi Marae, where you'll connect directly with Māori business owners and their kaupapa. This unique experience offers the opportunity to engage with real-world business ideas, provide strategic mentoring input, and observe tikanga Māori in action. 

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Effective Mentoring

Tuesday, November 25, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Zoom
Register here

We warmly welcome you to register for one of Business Mentors New Zealand's virtual Effective Mentoring sessions. This will be an interactive workshop hosted by Zoom with between 10 to 40 participants.

At this session, you'll:

- Improve how you assess a business owner's specific needs and have access to tools to help you do this
- Understand more deeply how to use open-ended questions to get the full picture of your business owner’s circumstances
- Improve how you hold your assigned business owner/s accountable
- Apply your learning on a new case study while meeting more of your fellow business mentors.


Effective Mentoring will delve into best practice assessment frameworks, questioning techniques for optimal mentoring outcomes and provide new case studies to apply your learning.