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2024<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-10-17T05:53:31+00:00\">Oct 17, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">9 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" 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class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nRunning a business is not for the faint-hearted. We know that behind every one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/nzbusiness.co.nz\/news\/small-businesses-poised-to-play-a-key-role-in-the-countrys-economic-recovery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">546,000 SMEs in New Zealand<\/a> is a business owner that has big goals and faces equally big challenges.\n\nThat\u2019s why it can help to make connections with others in the same boat \u2013 no one understands business leaders better than other business leaders. Networks are a great way to make important connections that can help you and your business, and luckily, there\u2019s no shortage of them across New Zealand.\n\nWe\u2019ve collected some of the best business leader networks in New Zealand for you to check out. Many of these networks boast a varied membership and lots of different events \u2013 don\u2019t worry, they\u2019re not all the standard 5pm drinks and canapes mixers. There\u2019s also a ton of opportunities for learning and upskilling, if you\u2019re interested in that too.\n<h2 id=\"national-business-networks\">National business networks<\/h2>\nThere are a few large-scale business networks with chapters all over the country. If you\u2019re looking to tap into a network with members all over New Zealand, these places are a great place to start.\n<h3 id=\"the-networkers\">The Networkers<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thenetworkers.co.nz\/groups\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Networkers<\/a> has 43 groups and 603 members across New Zealand, and facilitates regular meetings between business professionals. They pride themselves on \u2018light-hearted, interactive, local business networking\u2019 and host both in-person and virtual meetings. The majority of their groups are based in the lower North Island and South Island.\n\nTheir meetings follow a particular format, starting with introductions, general sharing as a group and a speaker presentation or business activity. This is then followed by the meeting breaking into small groups, where members are encouraged to share about the successes and challenges that they are experiencing. To join, start with a free visit to one of their meetings. You can register your interest <a href=\"https:\/\/thenetworkers.co.nz\/visit-group\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">via their website<\/a>.\n<h3 id=\"the-networking-group\">The Networking Group<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tng.org.nz\/tng-groups\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Networking Group (TNG)<\/a> is a networking organisation that connects Trades, Services and Professionals in New Zealand. They have over 30 networking groups based largely in the North Island, and are expanding into the South Island.\n\nTNG promotes the power of \u2018word of mouth\u2019 marketing in their organisation. Meetings are held fortnightly and are designed to be relaxed and informal, where everyone is able to promote their business.\n<h3 id=\"bni-new-zealand\">BNI New Zealand<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bni.co.nz\/en-NZ\/what-to-expect\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Business Network International (BNI)<\/a> is a global networking organisation with 10,640 chapters around the world and more than 125 in New Zealand. It\u2019s one of the more structured organisations in this list \u2013 while you can attend events as a visitor, becoming a member of a chapter takes additional steps.\n\nThe chapters can be quite exclusive \u2013 for example, you\u2019re invited to apply after attending a BNI meeting and they only take one person per professional classification for each chapter. This means that chapters are generally quite diverse in their expertise, as while they\u2019re all business leaders, they\u2019re representing different industries and professions.\n<h3 id=\"small-business-nz\">Small Business NZ<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbnz.co.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Small Business NZ<\/a> is a support and networking organisation, with events, discounted B2B services, online resources and training. It\u2019s designed for 97% of New Zealand businesses that qualify as \u2018small\u2019 \u2013 wherever in the country they\u2019re based.\n\nThey offer lifetime memberships for those interested in accessing all their services. However, some of their events and workshops are open to non-members too, so you can try before you commit.\n<h3 id=\"employers-and-manufacturers-association\">Employers\u2019 and Manufacturers\u2019 Association<\/h3>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/ema.co.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employers\u2019 and Manufacturers\u2019 Association (EMA)<\/a> has over 7000 members in the country and claims to be New Zealand\u2019s largest business association. They offer support, advice and training for New Zealand businesses, as well as regular events held both in-person and online. If you\u2019re keen on the in-person events, it\u2019s worth noting that at the moment, many of their events are largely held in the upper half of the North Island.\n\nIf you\u2019re interested in joining, membership rates are based on your business\u2019 total gross payroll. Membership comes with additional rewards and benefits beyond access to their training and workshops.\n<h3 id=\"sustainable-business-network\">Sustainable Business Network<\/h3>\nWhile the impact of a tough economy has put a lot of New Zealand businesses in survival mode, the importance of sustainability isn&#8217;t going away anytime soon. If you\u2019re interested in making your business more sustainable and in reducing your carbon emissions, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainable.org.nz\/join-sbn\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sustainable Business Network<\/a> could be a group for you.\n\nThere are almost 500 organisations that have joined the network, which holds regular informal meetups, events and courses. Members also get access to free sustainability workshops and a directory of resources and sustainable supplier details. Annual membership costs are related to your business turnover.\n<h3 id=\"callaghan-innovation\">Callaghan Innovation<\/h3>\nIf your business is bringing something innovative and new to your industry, linking up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz\/products\/connect\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Callaghan Innovation<\/a> could bring opportunities through the door. Asa government agency designed to support entrepreneurs, it boasts some extensive networks across a number of industries.\n\nThey hold a number of events and workshops across the country. These are generally available without any membership, although some have entry fees.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A scenic picture of Rotorua's iconic historic building\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37429 aligncenter\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-2-1.png\" width=\"1728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-2-1.png 1728w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-2-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-2-1-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-2-1-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-2-1-1536x901.png 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-2-1-864x508.png 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-2-1-440x258.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"regional-business-networks-in-the-north-island\">Regional business networks in the North Island<\/h2>\nDespite being frequently <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Omission_of_New_Zealand_from_maps\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">forgotten on world maps<\/a>, New Zealand is not a small country by any means. What works for a business in Otago could be a completely different story for one based in the Bay of Plenty. With that in mind, you might prefer local business networks, led by organisations that are wholly focused on your region.\n\nHere are some of the biggest ones in the North Island\u2026\n<h3 id=\"auckland-business-chamber\">Auckland Business Chamber<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/aucklandchamber.co.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Auckland Business Chamber<\/a> has loads of services for business leaders in the region, from training to networking events. Recent events include the Ethnic Business Symposium as well as a meeting with Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Hon Brooke van Velden on health and safety. They also host regular members\u2019 evenings in a relaxed, after-work environment.\n<h3 id=\"waikato-chamber-of-commerce\">Waikato Chamber of Commerce<\/h3>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waikatochamber.co.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Waikato Chamber of Commerce<\/a> offers events, advocacy and training, as well as exclusive members\u2019 deals. Recent events include a midday masterclass on effective performance management, as well as a guest talk from ex All Black Richie McCaw on leadership and resilience. As their website points out, joining the Chamber costs less than the price of a glass of wine per week \u2013 an appealing way to frame it!\n<h3 id=\"rotorua-business-chamber\">Rotorua Business Chamber<\/h3>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoruachamber.co.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rotorua Business Chamber<\/a> works with all business organisations and agencies by providing advocacy, support services and networking. Recent events include \u2018Business after 5\u2019 talks with local business leaders, and the launch of a Women in Business series.\n<h3 id=\"tauranga-business-chamber\">Tauranga Business Chamber<\/h3>\nFor business leaders in the Western Bay of Plenty, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tauranga.org.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tauranga Business Chamber<\/a> offers networks and connections in all industries. They regularly host casual networking lunches, fun workshops (like one that teaches agile strategy through building Lego aeroplanes) and local business tours.\n<h3 id=\"taranaki-chamber-of-commerce\">Taranaki Chamber of Commerce<\/h3>\nTaranaki Chamber of Commerce links business leaders in the region with networking events, business savings, support and advice. Recent workshops range from advice on how to capture winning business imagery with just your smartphone to the basics of tech security.\n<h3 id=\"wellington-chamber-of-commerce\">Wellington Chamber of Commerce<\/h3>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecc.org.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wellington Chamber of Commerce<\/a> supports business leaders with general business support, networking, learning and development and advice on international trade. They regularly host events with influential speakers and run member briefings twice a year, covering the economy and the employment relations space. As you\u2019d expect from an organisation based in the capital, they also have plenty of events covering the latest employment updates from the government.\n<h2 id=\"regional-business-networks-in-the-south-island\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A view of a busy Dunedin street during the day\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37430 aligncenter\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-1.png\" style=\"width: 902px; font-size: 18px;\" width=\"1728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-1.png 1728w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-1-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-1-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-1-1536x901.png 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-1-864x508.png 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Image-option-purple-1-440x258.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/>Regional business networks in the South Island<\/h2>\nFor those south of the Tasman, we\u2019ve got a few suggestions for some great networks in the South Island that could help you and your business\u2026\n<h3 id=\"nelson-tasman-chamber-of-commerce\">Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce<\/h3>\nIf you\u2019re based in the top of the mainland, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commerce.org.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce<\/a> is a good place to look for business events and support. Some of their upcoming events include free seminars on exporting products and managing risk, as well as complete courses on business topics like effective leadership and marketing basics.\n<h3 id=\"business-canterbury\">Business Canterbury<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cecc.org.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Business Canterbury<\/a> covers a huge region \u2013 the bulk of Canterbury and the West Coast \u2013 and they have a membership to match, with over 2500 business and non-profit organisations in their ranks. They host an extensive range of events so there\u2019s something for every business leader, including an upcoming Prime Minister&#8217;s Lunch, get-togethers specifically for new members and breakfast seminars.\n<h3 id=\"business-south\">Business South<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/business-south.org.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Business South<\/a> covers the Otago and Southland regions and has more than 1300 members from a vast range of industries. They have regular networking events, including their Beer \u2018n\u2019 Yarn meetings and a women in business meetup called W\u0101hine Connection. There\u2019s also loads of training on offer, from business basics to advanced leadership skills.\n<h2 id=\"how-to-make-the-most-of-networking-opportunities\">How to make the most of networking opportunities<\/h2>\nNot everyone is a natural networker. If the idea of walking into a room of strangers and starting conversations makes you want to board the next flight out of the country, we&#8217;ve got some good news for you \u2013 networking is a skill, not an ability you\u2019re born with. Anyone can learn networking skills and build strong connections if they commit to it.\n\nWe&#8217;ve got a complete <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/the-small-business-owners-guide-to-networking\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">guide to nailing networking here<\/a>, including acing those first introductions and a list of interesting conversation starters. The key takeaways? Set realistic expectations for yourself, spend a little time preparing, try out a variety of events and don\u2019t forget to follow up with those new connections after the first meeting.\n<h2 id=\"employment-hero-were-here-to-help-business-leaders-in-new-zealand\">91爆料 \u2013 we\u2019re here to help business leaders in New Zealand<\/h2>\nWhile you\u2019re making new connections and growing your business, why not take some admin off your plate? <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">91爆料<\/a> helps you manage all aspects of employment, from finding employees in New Zealand (and beyond), to creating a strong company culture both in and out of the office, and ensuring an engaged team who look forward to coming to work.\n\nUsing 91爆料 also gives you access to our suite of HR and payroll features, from sending out workplace policies for digital acknowledgement to automated IRD payday filing. Get rid of all those manual tasks that eat up the day with one easy solution.\n\nJust ask the business leaders who use our platform \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/roi-of-employment-hero\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">85% agree<\/a> that 91爆料 makes managing employment easier. Businesses who implement 91爆料 also experience a 338% return on investment by the end of their first three years.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/request-a-demo\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">To find out more about 91爆料, book a demo with one of our team today.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trigger-modal=\"request-a-demo-modal\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-arrow is-style-link-arrow--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/resources\/?topic%5B0%5D%5B0%5D=Product\">View all<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query blog-3-col-query-loop is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 alignfull wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-57112 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized resource-type-blog\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-neutral-100-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:100%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:100%; 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