Events 2025


October 21st - Mentoring Foundations

Mentoring Foundations

Tuesday, October 21st, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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.

29th October - Christchurch In-Person Training

Christchurch In-Person Mentor Training

Wednesday, October 29th, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
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We invite you to our upcoming In-person Mentor Training in Christchurch.

Join us to expand your mentoring skills and meet other Mentors in the Canterbury region.

Date: Wednesday 29th October

Location: BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Time: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

29th October - Christchurch Mentor Event

Christchurch Mentor Event

Wednesday, October 29th, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
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We invite you to our upcoming Mentor Event.

Join us in celebrating the incredible impact you've made in supporting the small business community. This special occasion is a chance to connect with fellow Mentors, share stories, and reflect on the difference your guidance has made.

Your continued support plays a vital role in the success of local business owners, and we’re looking forward to showing our appreciation!

30th October - Christchurch Mentoring is for Everyone

Christchurch Mentoring is for Everyone

Thursday, October 30th, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
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We invite you to our upcoming Mentoring is for Everyone event in Christchurch.

Join us to learn more about the value of Mentoring and meet Mentors and Business owners in your region.

 

10th November - Marae Day

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

Monday, November 10th, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Zoom
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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. 

12th November - Auckland In-Person Training

Auckland In-Person Mentor Training

Wednesday, November 12th, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA)
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We invite you to our upcoming In-person Mentor Training in Auckland.

Join us to expand your mentoring skills and meet other Mentors in the Auckland region.

Date: Wednesday 12th November

Location: Employers and Manufacturers Association

Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

12th November - Auckland Mentor Event

Auckland Mentor Event

Wednesday, November 12th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA)
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We invite you to our upcoming Mentor Event.

Join us in celebrating the incredible impact you've made in supporting the small business community. This special occasion is a chance to connect with fellow Mentors, share stories, and reflect on the difference your guidance has made.

Your continued support plays a vital role in the success of local business owners, and we’re looking forward to showing our appreciation!

20th November - Auckland Mentoring is for Everyone

Auckland Mentoring is for Everyone

Thursday, October 20th, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA)
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We invite you to our Mentoring is for Everyone event in Auckland.

Join us to learn more about the value of Mentoring and meet Mentors and Business owners in your region.

 

25th November - Effective Mentoring

Effective Mentoring

Tuesday, November 25, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Zoom
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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.