For all enquiries, please contact: Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
322 Hardy Street, Nelson PO Box 1121, Nelson 7040 03 548 1363 | www.commerce.org.nz britt@commerce.org.nz
Chamber Board:
President: Venus Guy
Vice President: Manoli Aerakis
Board Members: Peter Pattullo, Sharon McGuire, Louise Walsh, Alfredo Puche, Richard Butler, and Danielle Martel.
Publication Design: Tizza Design
Business Awards Entrants
Business Person of the Year The Backbone of Society
Score for Nelson Airport Strengthening our Aquaculture Importance of Change Management The First Festival of Summer
Strong for Someone Else
From the CEO
This season, the Chamber welcomes a new board member, the Business Award entrants, and a new look for the magazine.
The keen-eyed among you will have noticed that our magazine has had a make-over and I am pleased to introduce the first edition of Strong. This is in line with our strategic mission of Strong Business, Strong Community, Strong Region.
Being strong is not about being powerful, it is exemplified through the inner qualities of resilience, integrity, and the ability to inspire, which relates to businesses and organisations as much as individuals. Thank you to our regular contributors who have brought context to the theme demonstrating how it applies in their work.
In July, we held our Annual General Meeting and welcomed new board member Danielle Martel. Danielle joins Venus Guy (President), Manoli Aerakis (Vice-president), Peter Pattullo (Past President), Sharon McGuire, Richard Butler, Louise Walsh, and Alfredo Puche – thank you to them all.
At the AGM, and in line with new legislation, we signaled that we would be making changes to our constitution. This is also an opportunity to update our governance structure to be in line with current best practice. We will be consulting with our members as we move through this process.
In this edition you will also meet entrants for the 35th Nelson Pine Industries Business Awards. Thank you for taking the time and effort to put yourselves forward and best of luck to you all.
Ali Boswijk CHIEF EXECUTIVE Chamber of Commerce
“The Nelson Tasman region thrives due to a unique blend of diverse and talented residents, cutting-edge innovation, strong community bonds, and outstanding recreational amenities."
Do you think our region would be stronger if led by just one council?
PRIYANI DE SILVA-CURRIE BECA
SUPREME BUSINESS
All entries into the Start Up, Medium and Large Business categories are automatically entered into the Supreme Business Award. This is an overall winner that scores highly in all aspects of the judging criteria and has an x-factor that inspires the Nelson/Tasman business community.
START UP BUSINESS
A business that has started trading within the last 2 years.
YOUNG BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR
A person aged 35 or under who excels as a collaborator, leader and entrepreneur within an organisation or as a business owner.
MEDIUM BUSINESS
A business that has an annual turnover between $1 million and $5 million.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
A programme, project, campaign, or business that has had a positive impact on the Nelson Tasman community in a way that inspires others and makes a difference.
LARGE BUSINESS
A business that has an annual turnover of over $5 million.
INNOVATIVE BUSINESS
A business that demonstrates an extraordinary business story as a result of pure grit and clever thinking. This could be an innovative approach to people, products or processes.
Absolute Energy
Absolute Energy is a market leader in the New Zealand insulation industry. It is a quiet achiever with a proud track record of more than 25,000 satisfied customers throughout the South Island. Despite steady year-on-year growth, founder Paul Brockie is not driven by the numbers; critical to the bottom line is ensuring that as many people as possible are living in healthy environments.
Asphalt & Construction
Asphalt and Construction was conceived as a small surfacing company but has
now grown to be 18 staff strong. They specialise in surfacing, grading and milling and see themselves as a solutions-based company, using the team’s extensive knowledge to come up with designs, offer advice and complete every project to the highest standard.
Chem-Dry Nelson Marlborough
Chem-Dry is a leading name in carpet and upholstery cleaning, and also specialises in flood, fire and smoke restoration. Recognising the increasing awareness of mould-related health risks, the company has also enhanced its focus on mould remediation, offering critical solutions to safeguard homes and businesses. Chem-Dry Nelson Marlborough has embraced innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.
Chia Sisters
Chia Sisters makes immunity tonics, superfood boosters, smoothies and juices in their zero-carbon, climate positivecertified, solar-powered juicery. They became B Corp certified, ranking among the top 5% of all B Corp certified businesses globally for their environmental efforts. An extensive amount of R&D goes into their products to ensure they are creating both nutritious drinks and sustainable production solutions.
Common Ground Studio
A boutique Reformer Pilates studio, offering
group and private classes to the Richmond/Tasman community. Reformer Pilates is a low impact resistancebased workout where everyone works on their own apparatus supported by a qualified instructor. The Reformer Pilates studio is the culmination of a dream for owners, Jess Dasler and Kate Churcher, who share a love for a movement that they wanted to make available to every ‘body’.
GlobalWorkshop
A Software as a Service (cloud computing) product for people who build, race, and restore cars, boats and warbirds, GlobalWorkshop is designed for custom build and restoration workshops. It has easy-to-use mobile apps, along with central management dashboards and is the brainchild of Rowan Hick. The popularity of this niche software has rapidly grown and is now used by workshops around the world.
Kernohan Engineering
Kernohan is an innovative engineering company providing services to our region’s largest producers on land and sea. It is a driving force behind deployment of critical technologies that will contribute to the sustainability of our maritime resources. Kernohan’s mission is to solve problems that matter, collaborating with its customers to anticipate emerging sector and industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Make/Shift Spaces
Make/Shift Spaces is a not-for-profit organisation
that collaborates with artists, property owners, and community groups to revitalise vacant spaces in Nelson. Through vibrant installations and window displays, it showcases community stories and enhances urban areas.
MasterValet and Apparel Master
Bev and Darryl Hamilton have taken Master Valet on an impressive journey over the last ten years. The drycleaning operators have added modern techniques of wet washing, moved into bigger premises, and joined the Apparelmaster group. They supply rental workwear across multiple industries from engineering, mechanical and industrial to specialist garments for the food industry, as well as rental mats, towels and first aid kits.
Matthews Eyecare
Matthews Eyecare is a family-owned and operated independent optometry group, providing personalised eye care and eyewear with 24 locations from Kerikeri to Invercargill. In 1957, Bill Matthews opened the first store on Hardy Street. Three generations later, the Matthews family work alongside over 150 employees, becoming the largest independent optometry group in the country and the only NZ owned optometrists in the top of the south.
Nelson Bays Community Law
Nelson Bays Community Law Centre (NBCLC) is a dynamic and vital organisation at the heart of the Nelson and Tasman communities. For 25 years NBCLC has been unwavering in its commitment to promoting justice, advocating for vulnerable individuals, and fostering legal empowerment within our region.
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Nelson Environment Centre
The centre has been working at the forefront of environmental issues and
waste minimisation for almost half a century and holds the title of the longest running environment centre in Aotearoa, beginning operations in 1976. They established their Kai Rescue programme six years ago to divert perfectly good food from heading to landfill and provide to people who need it. A win/win.
Nelson Netball Centre
Nelson Netball Centre serves around 2,500 members from 27 clubs and schools. Their extensive range of activities includes both competitive leagues and social play, reflecting their dedication to nurturing a lifelong love of netball.
Nelson Tasman Hospice
Nelson Tasman Hospice provides free specialist palliative care services for people of all ages with all lifelimiting illnesses, supporting them and their whānau, through illness, death, and bereavement. Care is available throughout Nelson Tasman and is provided in homes, aged-care facilities, hospital, and in the purpose-built Specialist Palliative Care Unit (SPCU).
Nelson Tasman Housing Trust
The Nelson Tasman Housing Trust provides affordable, warm, energy efficient rental
homes for people on low to modest incomes. They currently have 6o homes in Nelson and Tasman and plan to grow to 120 homes over the next four years.
Nelson Vets
Nelson Vets delivers high-quality, innovative veterinary services. They have expanded from their Vanguard Street location to include a state-of-theart clinic in Stoke. Their comprehensive range of services includes complex orthopaedics, laparoscopy, advanced dentistry and traditional Chinese herbs and acupuncture. They also specialise in the care of exotic and avian pets, wildlife, and proudly support the SPCA and Natureland Wildlife Trust. They deeply understand that 'Pets are Family.'
Point of View Finishers
Point of View Finishers specialise in new kitchen, bathroom, office, and renovation lacquer work, alongside wood and timber stains, furniture restoration and glass splashbacks. They are a small, qualified family team who acknowledge that everyone has their own point of view when it comes to renovations and at the end of the day, it is the customer's vision they want to showcase. They are the only PPG approved applicator in the top of the south.
SquareKicker
SquareKicker is making
waves in the global website design industry. Founded in 2020 by Nick and Hannah Ippolito alongside software engineers Rowan Findlay and Nat Booth, SquareKicker has rapidly grown into a leading provider of web design software for the popular Squarespace platform, which is used by millions globally. They create industry-specific, easy to customise, designer templates you can use on your Squarespace website.
Whenua Iti Outdoors
Whenua Iti Outdoors has been delivering impactful experiential education programmes in the outdoors since its inception. A charitable trust, Whenua Iti strives to effect positive change for individuals and communities and today works with over 5,000 participants every year. The trust deliver single and
multi-day programmes specifically designed to inspire positive change and meet the needs of groups and individuals.
What makes us strong?
“One of the things that makes our region so robust is the strong sense of community. We see it every day at NBS with the hundreds of local community and not-for-profit organisations that we partner with. Inspiring locals who actively give their time to support those in need or to work on initiatives that foster social cohesion are at the heart of what makes our region so resilient.”
Young Business
The Kiwibank Young Business Leader Award is for a person aged 35 or under who excels as a collaborator, leader and entrepreneur within an organisation, or as a business owner. Entrants will each meet with our judging panel.
This venture ignited her passion for innovation, which she carries into her role as Head of Marketing at Keetrax. Alice’s responsibilities extend beyond executing digital marketing strategies; she ensures their services meet client demands and keep them ahead of the curve.
Lucy Byrne
Driven by a desire to contribute to a better world, Lucy left the advertising industry to fulfil her passion to work in sustainability. After working in sustainability in both not for profit and commercial business sectors, she felt the need to do more, founding Bluemoth. As a Director and Sustainability Advisor, Lucy helps create positive changes throughout businesses, impacting all clients that she works with. She supported NCC with the launch of their, reusable cup, Bring It campaign. TDC is next.
Person of the Year
Dani Ferrier
After travelling the world for 10 years and learning four languages, Dani learned a lot about people. It felt only natural to begin a leadership coaching role where self-awareness and an adventure mindset are key. Dani subsequently studied business and leadership coaching for three years at a world-class institution in Melbourne. In 2020 she launched her business where she assists business owners and managers to become legendary leaders by helping them find the balance between life and leadership, and improving their delegation skills.
Michael Parker
At 28, Michael co-founded Crux, an accounting firm that grew into a nationally-recognised, award-winning business. Crux later merged with Malloch McClean, where he remains as a director. Recently, he led the development of Malloch McClean’s spin-off business, Tax Rescue.
Michael is also a director of Palm Boutique. He is a Practice Mentor, and a Regional Councillor on the NZ Council of CA ANZ.
The backbone of society ...and strong business
On the topic of strong business, Pitt & Moore’s Anissa Bain meanders through the important role that law plays in providing “strength.”
An important foundation to a strong community and within that, a strong business community, is a strong legal framework.
Laws serve as the backbone of any society, providing a structure within which people can live harmoniously. The importance of strong laws within a community cannot be overstated, as they play a critical role in maintaining order, protecting rights, and fostering a sense of security.
First and foremost, strong laws are essential for maintaining order and stability. In a community without clear rules and consequences, chaos and anarchy can easily ensue. Laws provide a framework for acceptable behaviour, ensuring that everyone knows the boundaries within which they must operate. This framework helps to prevent conflicts and disorder, creating a stable
environment where people can live without fear of arbitrary actions or violence.
Moreover, laws are crucial for protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals.
In a community governed by strong laws, citizens can be assured that their rights will be upheld, and any grievances they have can be addressed through proper legal channels. This protection is particularly important for vulnerable populations who might otherwise be subject to exploitation or abuse. By safeguarding
the rights of all members of society, laws ensure that everyone is treated fairly and justly.
In addition to promoting justice and fairness, strong laws also play a key role in ensuring public safety.
Laws related to criminal activities, public health, and safety standards are designed to protect citizens from harm. Whether it is laws against violent crimes, regulations on food safety, or traffic laws, these legal frameworks are essential for keeping people safe in their daily lives. Without such protections, communities would be at risk of becoming dangerous and unpredictable places.
Economic development is another area where strong laws make a significant impact. Communities with
robust legal systems are more attractive to businesses and investors. Laws that enforce contracts, protect property rights, and regulate commerce create a stable environment for economic activities to flourish. This stability encourages investment, fosters innovation, and ultimately leads to greater economic prosperity.
Furthermore, strong laws help to build trust in institutions. When people see that laws are enforced consistently and fairly, they are more likely to trust the government and other institutions that
uphold these laws. This trust is crucial for social cohesion and civic participation, as it encourages people to engage with and contribute to their community.
Lastly, laws provide a framework for resolving conflicts. Disputes are inevitable in any community, but strong laws offer structured processes for resolving them. This prevents conflicts from escalating into violence or long-term animosity, fostering peace and cooperation among community members.
In conclusion, strong laws are fundamental to the functioning and prosperity of a community. They maintain order, protect rights, ensure safety, promote economic growth, and build trust. Without strong laws, communities would struggle to function effectively and equitably.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is of a general nature and is not intended as legal advice. It is important that you seek legal advice that is specific to your circumstances.
Anissa Bain Partner Pitt & Moore
“An airport visit is nearly always a time of heightened emotion — whether it’s the excitement of a long-anticipated holiday or the stress of an unexpected journey to farewell a loved one.”
Every year we ask our community to provide feedback on Nelson Airport’s services and facilities through a customer satisfaction survey. This survey gives us insights into what the airport is doing well, and where we can focus improvements.
Excellent survey score for airport
This year we split our survey into two – one for people visiting us in the terminal and another for local residents to fill out from home using a web link. We’ve recently received the final results and were thrilled to have maintained our “excellent” satisfaction score in the terminal survey — and to have increased our net promoter score for the third year in a row.
This result is a testament to the hard work of the entire airport whānau, including the airline staff you interact with while checking in and boarding, the cafe and retail workers who make your coffee or sell you a magazine to read while you wait, and our own customer service team who work hard to make your visits easy and enjoyable.
We take great pride in ensuring Nelson Airport is an outstanding regional facility and we’re thrilled that so many of you have a great experience when you visit us.
We’re very aware there are very few people who visit the
airport as part of their regular daily routine.
An airport visit is nearly always a time of heightened emotion for one reason or another - whether it’s the excitement of a longanticipated holiday or the stress of an unexpected journey to farewell a loved one. We never take for granted the impact the airport can have in its role as a connection point for the community.
We were also pleased to see that sentiment towards Project 2-Zero, our plan to enable a strong future for the airport through updated planning designations that protect for a future runway extension, remained steady in this year’s survey — with 95% of respondents across both the terminal and community surveys expressing positive or neutral sentiment towards the project.
Simon Barr Acting CEO Nelson Airport
aquaculture sector
Cawthron Institute has been working with a group of local marine industry collaborators to trial experimental multispecies aquaculture farming structures.
This exciting project has recently seen our team (including divers from Nelson-based Diving Services New Zealand) deploy new experimental underwater farming structures for scallops, oysters, and seaweed on project partner MacLab’s marine farm off the coast of Motueka.
The trial, facilitated through the government-funded Ngā Punga o te Moana open ocean aquaculture research programme, aims to support the uptake of multi-species aquaculture operations in Tasman Bay, the Bay of Plenty and other locations around New Zealand.
The relatively calm waters of Tasman Bay offer an ideal trial location. We can test whether the new farming structures and the methods we have developed are viable for farming these three species, before we deploy the structures in the high-energy offshore environment of Bay of Plenty, with our Programme partner Whakatōhea Mussels Ltd.
Cawthron’s overall aim is to help de-risk the process of species diversification, particularly for farmers in really exposed locations like Ōpōtiki. This will help to build a more resilient
aquaculture industry that is prepared to take advantage of the opportunities offshore expansion offers.
MacLab’s Aquaculture Manager Mark Burnaby has said they are pleased to be able to support our research and development work to help realise great opportunities that can benefit our region and beyond by developing systems that will produce seafood that is sustainable and nutritious with a low carbon footprint.
The recent deployment in Tasman Bay saw about 1000 scallops and 6000 oysters transplanted into experimental farming structures.
The scallops were laid in customised trays and installed in Cawthron’s ‘Shellfish Tower’ farming structure, which other trials have already indicated can accelerate growth compared to traditional farming methods.
The oyster spat, supplied by Moana Pacific, were deployed in specially designed farming cages.
And, in what is believed to be the first of its kind for this species in New Zealand, 160 metres of twine covered in the tiny spores of the kelp species Lessonia variegata were also installed by divers on a submerged experimental rope and composite structure. The kelp spores were harvested at Cape Jackson and grown at Cawthron’s National Algae Research Centre at the Aquaculture Park in Glenduan. Our hope is that this trial will develop a robust approach that can be applied and trialled with other seaweed species in future.
approaches is not yet clear, but each trial will be assessed through a variety of monitoring techniques. This is yet another example of a fantastic local collaboration aimed at accelerating a critical industry for Nelson Tasman."
LEARN MORE
THE IMPORTANCE OF
CHANGE
MANAGEMENT
BlueBerryIT's Mark Holland discusses why skipping due process during organisational change can backfire and impact your business, and outlines what you can do to ensure a smooth transition.
"It all sounds very boring until your screen goes blue, your electronic banking is offline, and you cannot
log into your email account."
What is information technology change management and why does it matter?
It's the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating changes in an organisation’s technology systems. Change management aims to ensure that the changes are aligned with the business goals, minimise disruption and risk, and maximise benefits.
What happens when you cut corners in change management?
When you are under pressure to deliver on time and on budget, you might be tempted to skip some steps in the process, such as stakeholder analysis, impact assessment, communication, training, or testing. However, this can have serious consequences for your business. The temptation is great even for the largest companies with well-established change management protocols.
What can be sacrificed? Here are some of the perils of cutting corners:
• Lack of compliance: Violating legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
How can you avoid unnecessary risk and ensure successful change management?
It helps to avoid common pitfalls such as scope creep, budget overrun, quality issues, or user resistance… BORING?!
It does all sound very boring — until your screen goes blue, your electronic banking is offline, and you cannot log into your email account.
• Lack of quality: Errors, bugs, vulnerabilities in the new system, downtime, data loss and security breaches.
• Lack of alignment: Does not meet the needs and expectations of your customers and users; dissatisfaction, complaints.
• Lack of adoption: Resistance or rejection resulting in low usage, productivity, or performance.
Stay strong! The best way to avoid unnecessary risk and ensure successful change management is to stay strong, be disciplined, don’t give into temptation, and follow the best practices and standards for change management such as the ITIL framework or the ISO 27001 standard. These frameworks provide guidelines for managing the entire lifecycle and cover all aspects of change management. By following these best practices, you can ensure that your project is delivered on time, on budget, and on quality, and that the changes are accepted and adopted by your stakeholders resulting in improved business outcomes and value.
Mark Holland Service Delivery Manager BlueBerryIT
The first festival of
Summer
Join us at the inaugural NMIT Open Day, where the four campuses from around Te Tauihu are brought together to celebrate what NMIT does for learners, local industry and the community.
Held on the Nelson Campus, food, music, entertainment, and stalls will contribute to the festival-esque vibe.
Multiple programme areas will hold rolling workshops and hands-on activities.
Revellers can explore the NMIT Nelson Campus grounds, purchase plants, decorate cakes, change a car tyre, climb up and abseil down a wall, design a card to take home or attend one of the many TED-style talks held throughout the day.
Amie-Jo Trayes, Engagement Manager, says the event is a great opportunity for families and busy weekday workers to see what NMIT does.
“Our Taster Days, held in May, are popular with schools, but we wanted to reach out to those who can’t take time out in the middle of the week to explore study options,” she says.
“We are thrilled with the awesome industry connections we have at NMIT and are convinced Te Tauihu is the best place to live, learn, and start your career.”
“Many of our partners are keen to promote and celebrate our relationships with them at this Open Day too.”
“With bouncy castles for the kids, food, music and more, we have a great day planned for everyone, whether they’re interested in studying at NMIT or they just want to check out what’s on offer and have a fun day out.”
NMIT Open Day is a free event held at the NMIT Nelson Campus. See more information here: nmit.ac.nz/ open-day.
Being strong for someone else
Ilove the current focus of the Chamber – strong.
This year we celebrate Downing being 30 years young. Reflecting on the challenges we’ve faced— whether it’s been navigating difficult situations, handling setbacks, or overcoming disappointments—it’s clear that the strength to persevere often comes from those standing beside us.
It’s often easier to be strong for someone else than it is to be strong for yourself. And in doing so, you may discover newfound strength within yourself. To encourage is to give courage or strength to another. One of the hallmarks of great leadership is to encourage those around you to carry on and to be more and achieve more and not give up because they know they are supported and believed in.
We are grateful for the encouragers in our world. But, telling someone to be strong is a bit like telling a drowning person to keep on treading water, when all they just want is for you to throw them a lifeline.
One way to throw a lifeline is to listen without judgement and to hear and understand. Everyone wants to be heard and understood.
Don’t assume everyone wants your advice. Most people just want your support.
When someone shares their struggles with me, I’m trying to start my response with “Do you want my advice or my support?”
Most often it’s my support they need more than advice.
Giving advice can be the easy way out, to get someone ‘sorted out’ so you can move on to the next thing. Support takes a bit more emotional engagement but often is far more helpful because most people know deep down what they need to do. They just want to know that someone is on their side and has their back.
Tony Downing Owner & Director Downing Creative
“Don’t assume everyone wants your advice. Most people just want your support.”
CHALLENGE TWO:
The Mid-Year Pitch
Nelson and Marlborough YES teams pitched their business plan to our panel of judges for challenge two. Congratulations to the top scoring teams.
KĀKĀPŌ CRAFTS
1ST PLACE NAYLAND COLLEGE
Kier Etherington, Angus McMillan, Kahlea Scott, Kalan Parker, Till Bahr, and Scarlet Lester are passionate about creating unique, flat-pack puzzles made by laser cutting.
More than just puzzles, their cretaions aim to educate. Each puzzle will feature an endangered species design along with informational elements to raise awareness about vulnerable animals. Already, the team has sold close to 100 puzzles around Nelson and in Wellington stores.
Thanks to the judges
A huge thank you to our judges: Shaun Truelock and Kylie Reeves from OneFortyOne, Lester Binns, Liz Webb from Practics, Nikki Neate from Mahitahi Colab, and Cam Burns from Shuttlerock.
To all the students who fought through their fear of public speaking, worked crazy hours to have prototypes and presentations polished and were brave enough to put their ideas up for scrutiny — we are so proud of you.
We are very excited to see so many outstanding products; the standard is high this year, so game on!
KINA BOMBS
2ND PLACE
MARLBOROUGH BOYS COLLEGE
Nathan Brook-Taylor, Nathan Drury, Jock Flanagan, Lachlan MacNeill, and Sam Morris have turned their passion for fishing into a business. They use kina that they collect while diving and use them to create burley bombs. Abundant kina levels are damaging reefs, and are considered a pest due to their destruction of the New Zealand coastline, with fish numbers dwindling as a result. The team's target market is people who enjoy fishing, particularly in a 16-35 age bracket who use burley bombs as a way to attract fish.
TASTE OF THE REGIONS
3RD PLACE
MARLBOROUGH GIRLS COLLEGE
Mary Hedgman, Tessa Unwin, Kate Woolley, Millie Large, and Grace Gamble created a cookbook that shows the diverse local culinary culture that exists in the Top of the South. The book celebrates and highlights the hidden gems of Marlborough and Nelson, capturing the essence of local producers along with the story of how they began. Each business has supplied a mouth-watering recipe that uses their product and will make this cookbook a special collection of Te Tauihu dishes.
Training
LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS
Business Growth: Planning & Strategy
Date: 2nd October 9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Mahitahi Colab
Presenter: Lu Khani Business Navigators
Investment: $450+GST
This course is for business owners and managers and is designed to improve the business planning capability:
• A good understanding of goalsetting processes for personal and business advancement.
• Skills to identify and articulate the business’s core vision and mission.
• Knowledge of strategic planning methodologies and growth strategy development.
• Insights into determining the business’s competitive edge and opportunities.
• Ability to set quantifiable targets and devise operational strategies.
REGISTER HERE
Health & Safety Essentials
Date: 17th October 10:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: Harvest Kitchen
Presenter: Adrienne Pryde Business Central
Investment: $450+GST
This one-day course helps you ensure your business health, safety systems, and processes reflect a best-practice approach. Each session comes with templates for you to use in your business to comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Understand the core elements of a health and safety system.
• Understand key duty holders and their duties under the Act.
• Understand essential health and safety components and how they relate to your legal duties.
• Understand practical ways to increase the effectiveness of your health and safety system.
REGISTER HERE
Gov 101: Intro to the Duties of a Director
Date: 18th October 9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Mahitahi Colab
Presenter: Simon & Heather TorquePoint
Investment: $450+GST
Thinking about becoming a director or trustee? Maybe you already are and want to brush up on your knowledge and skills? The session covers:
• Governance vs Management
• Strategy vs Operations
• Board and CEO relationship
• Duties of a director including legislative and regulatory obligations
• Board papers & getting the information you need to make good decisions
• Assessing risk
• Budget processes
• Managing conflicts of interest
• Good board practice and policies
REGISTER HERE
Marketing Foundations for Small Business
Date:
7th November 9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Harvest Kitchen
Presenter: Christopher Wilson HiHo Investment: $450+GST
This course aims to equip small to medium sized business owners with essential marketing knowledge and skills necessary for setting a strong foundation for future success.
It aims to guide participants in understanding their brand, identifying their target audience, developing a brand voice, and crafting a compelling brand story.
Best suited for small to medium sized business owners seeking to establish a robust foundation for their businesses before venturing into advertising, whether through DIY efforts or outsourcing.
Strong Business Support
Our new complimentary service for members which offers tailored oneon-one meetings and comprehensive organisation overviews.
These sessions are designed to offer you insights into your business’s strengths and weaknesses. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of your market position and operational efficiency, helping you to confidently steer your business toward success.
Discovery Meeting: Schedule a private consultation with one of our in-team business experts. Discuss your business goals, pain points, and aspirations. Explore opportunities and identify areas for improvement.
Secondary Meeting: Our team will provide actionable advice and strategic direction. Overcome challenges and unlock your business’s full potential.
It’s all fun and games when local business and organisations come together on projects to promote our region. A huge thank you to all the local businesses that are involved in the special edition Nelson Tasman Monopoly game.
The game is now in development. Register to be notified about pre-sales:
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Social Snaps
Chamber members snapped out and about at recent events happening in the community.
of Toad Hall cafe.
Events SPRING
September
October
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SUCCESSION PLANNING:
Free Seminar by MMCA
9:00am - 10:00am
Mahitahi Colab, Nelson
FINDEX BUSINESS AFTER 5:
Hosted by Absolute Energy
5:00pm - 7:00pm 146 Pascoe Street, Nelson
November
MARKETING FOUNDATIONS:
Essential Marketing Tools
9:00am - 1:00pm
Harvest Kitchen, Appleby
CASHFLOW FREEDOM:
Free Seminar by MMCA
9:00am - 10:00am
Mahitahi Colab, Nelson
02 10 16 17 17 18 25
BUSINESS GROWTH: Planning & Strategy Course 9:00am - 1:00pm
Mahitahi Colab, Nelson
DEVELOPING NELSON:
Industry Briefing 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mahitahi Colab, Nelson
MANAGING RISK:
Free Seminar by MMCA 9:00am - 10:00am Mahitahi Colab, Nelson
HEALTH & SAFETY
ESSENTIALS: Small Business 10:00am - 5:00pm
Harvest Kitchen, Appleby
WESTPAC SMARTS:
Intergenerational Strategy 10:45am - 12:00pm Rutherford Hotel, Nelson
GOVERNANCE 101:
The Duties of a Director 9:00am - 1:00pm Mahitahi Colab, Nelson
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2024 25th Oct - 29th Nov Mahitahi Colab, Nelson
Meet our
Members
Imagine running a business where the burdens of managing linen, uniforms, consumables, or safety simply fade into the background. With over a century of experience providing affordable managed textile, washroom and first aid services, we allow customers to focus on their business. Alsco Uniforms Nelson has a dedicated local team of over 45 professionals, proudly serving more than 2,000 clients throughout the top of the south.
jfoucher@alsco.co.nz
027 369 2423 | www.alsco.co.nz
As a transformation coach, I specialise in using the science of neuroplasticity to help forward-thinking individuals achieve meaningful change. My unique approach helps you understand and overcome resistance to change with strategies grounded in neuroscience, focusing on your brain’s ability to adapt and evolve. As an experienced hypnotherapist, I harness the power of imagination to enact subconscious changes, fostering transformative growth.
We’ve been making chemical-free, plantbased products that are kind to the skin and the environment since 1988. Our philosophy is deeply rooted in natural, sustainable personal care, setting new benchmarks for quality and environmental responsibility in the beauty industry. All our products are made in Nelson, and loved globally. Since 2003, we’ve been exporting to international markets, proudly representing pure New Zealand.
reply@carolpriest.com
03 970 9058 | www.carolpriest.com
Click Flow digital marketing boosts your online presence. Our expertise in Google Ads increases your traffic and sales. We also design user-friendly websites that rank high in search engines, while our tailored SEO strategies drive organic traffic and increase online presence. Our social media marketing fosters engagement and brand loyalty. With data-driven strategies and personalized plans, Click Flow will ensure your business stands out.
Admirals Motor Inn offers self-contained units each with kitchen, bathroom and spacious lounge. All apartments have either a patio or balcony, and either a kitchen or kitchenette.
Guests have access to a shared laundry. There is a restaurant next door, offering in-room dining for guests, alternatively, restaurants, cafes and bars of Nelson are just 10 minutes’ walk away.
Luxurious Weddings is a formalwear store catering to every special occasion including birthdays, corporate events, gender reveals and anniversaries. We have exquisite bridal gowns, well-tailored men’s suits, lingerie, party supplies, shoes and more.
Our commitment to quality, affordability, and timeless elegance is what sets us apart. Visit us at 222 High Street, Motueka or explore our collection online.
Introducing some of the newest members to our Chamber community. You can find and connect with more local members in our online directory.
Xscape Space is the region’s premier escape rooms. We have seven indoor rooms and four outdoor games ensuring there is something to suit families, friends, work functions or team building events. Our escape rooms require you to solve puzzles and clues to achieve your end goal - which may be Breaking out of Prison, Stealing a Diamond from the Bank or finding Blackbeard’s treasure.
I work for The Travel Brokers (part of the helloworld network) so whatever you need, be it SME business travel, the holiday of a lifetime or visiting family – I can customise your travel plans.
I’m flexible about where and when we meet, so get in touch today.
PlaceMakers is New Zealand’s largest building materials and hardware supplier. We employ over 2,100 people and assist over 300,000 customers. With a comprehensive range of over 74,000 product lines, from recycled poles to paint to plasterboard, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re building sheds, homes, or vineyards, we have the products you need. Visit us in Stoke, Nelson, and Motueka.
We are proud members of Master Painters, Dulux accredited applicators and, for 17 years, multi-award winners. All our painters are fully qualified and work to the highest standard. As well as doing all types of interior and exterior, residential, and commercial painting we are specialists in painting of aluminium windows, driveways and roofs, plus gib stopping, commercial and garage floor coating.
garth.mcinnes@placemakers.co.nz
We are the kaitiaki of the Nelson Arts Festival, the longest standing annual arts festival in Aotearoa, a taonga created for, and with our community, and a platform to ignite positive change through creativity. We fiercely stand as champions for artists and the arts, and foster awe-inspiring, audacious and accessible experiences. We are set to grow up, and out - always with our community at the heart of everything we do.
Tasman District Council – working for, and alongside, our residents and businesses to make our district attractive to all who call it home. Supporting and enabling our district, we connect with local companies providing mutual benefits that manifest locally, nationally and overseas. A vibrant economy means thriving communities, and we are proud to see the success that Tasman businesses demonstrate every day.
