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If you’re looking for professional development or business-related events, you’ll find them right here - workshops, expert speaker presentations, short and long courses, as well as networking and social opportunities to help our local business community connect.

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Way-Ward Women
May
22
to May 25

Way-Ward Women

  • Oamaru Opera House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rediscover your purpose and reignite your passion for life!

Find yourself at a crossroads in life and wondering “Where to from here”? Way-Ward Women offers a core programme of feature sessions on finding your way with transformational facilitator Amanda Fleming and professional development expert Jenny Bean.

Alongside the core programme, you can choose from a broad range of electives on topics including self-care, mindfulness, leadership, entrepreneurship, art, creativity, and holistic wellness and more to build your own personalised experience.

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3 Steps for Life - 3.30 PM Session
Oct
11
3:30 PM15:30

3 Steps for Life - 3.30 PM Session

Free workshop to experience using a defibrillator, see the latest advice for CPR and understand how calling 111 works. St John is running their acclaimed programme to give community the confidence they need to step up in the event of a cardiac arrest. Right now, only about 1 in ten survive. We could be the difference. Join us and find out how.

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3 Steps for Life - 1 PM Session
Oct
11
1:00 PM13:00

3 Steps for Life - 1 PM Session

Free workshop to experience using a defibrillator, see the latest advice for CPR and understand how calling 111 works. St John is running their acclaimed programme to give community the confidence they need to step up in the event of a cardiac arrest. Right now, only about 1 in ten survive. We could be the difference. Join us and find out how.

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3 Steps for Life - 10.30 AM Session
Oct
11
11:00 AM11:00

3 Steps for Life - 10.30 AM Session

Free workshop to experience using a defibrillator, see the latest advice for CPR and understand how calling 111 works. St John is running their acclaimed programme to give community the confidence they need to step up in the event of a cardiac arrest. Right now, only about 1 in ten survive. We could be the difference. Join us and find out how.

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21st Century Presenting - Public Speaking Workshop - November 2024
Sep
19
to Sep 20

21st Century Presenting - Public Speaking Workshop - November 2024

Learn to speak in public confidently and authentically. Thousands have developed a whole new skill set through this programme with decades of results. You’ll find your voice and will confidently and competently deliver that talk, toast, presentation or public appeal. Start here today.

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Career & CV Clinics with Career Beanz at The Business Hive
Sep
16
3:30 PM15:30

Career & CV Clinics with Career Beanz at The Business Hive

Need some professional advice on your career? Check out Career Beanz’ career clinics at The Business Hive. You get 20 minutes personal career guidance, professional tips on your CV, job search techniques and interview advice. Cost $20. Limited availability. Book now.

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21st Century LifeSkills - July 2024
Jul
20
to Jul 21

21st Century LifeSkills - July 2024

Figuring out who you are and what you want from life is no easy feat. With a world that’s changing faster than ever before, building self-confidence, capability and resilience are not nice-to-haves, they’re essential life skills, teaching you to overcome common challenges and more readily achieve goals in life.

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21st Century Facilitation - Facilitation Skills Workshop - June 2024
Jun
24
to Jun 25

21st Century Facilitation - Facilitation Skills Workshop - June 2024

Learn to facilitate to achieve the outcomes you’re looking for, whether that’s in 1:1. small groups or 1: many situations. Whether you are an experienced facilitator looking to update your tool kit or a relative newbie, this two day programme will give you experiential oversight of a range of different techniques you can call on - now and long into the future.

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21st Century Leadership - Start of the 8-month Leadership Programme 2024
Apr
29
9:00 AM09:00

21st Century Leadership - Start of the 8-month Leadership Programme 2024

Modern leadership is different. Leaders are increasingly working in devolved or fluid hierarchies using more agile methodologies to achieve progressive outcomes that will propel their organisation forward. Join us to develop the essential 21st Century leadership skills and capabilities so you can drive meaningful, robust outcomes in 2024 and beyond.

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Perimenopause - A workshop for the Journey of Transition
Apr
4
7:00 PM19:00

Perimenopause - A workshop for the Journey of Transition

This is a 2hr interactive presentation with the latest scientific research followed by reflections and sharing. 

Includes refreshments & handouts to take home.

Perfect to complement at home learning or for those who prefer small group gatherings and discussion rather than audience style events or online forums.

For women/folks over 35 

Date & time: Thursday 4 April, 7pm
Place: Business Hive
Investment: $45p/p

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21st Century LifeSkills - January 2024
Jan
27
to Jan 28

21st Century LifeSkills - January 2024

Figuring out who you are and what you want from life is no easy feat. With a world that’s changing faster than ever before, building self-confidence, capability and resilience are not nice-to-haves, they’re essential life skills, teaching you to overcome common challenges and more readily achieve goals in life.

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21st Century Presenting - Public Speaking Workshop - November 2023
Nov
23
to Nov 24

21st Century Presenting - Public Speaking Workshop - November 2023

Learn to speak in public confidently and authentically. Thousands have developed a whole new skill set through this programme with decades of results. You’ll find your voice and will confidently and competently deliver that talk, toast, presentation or public appeal. Start here today.

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Amanda Fleming - On Presenting & Facilitation
Oct
12
5:15 PM17:15

Amanda Fleming - On Presenting & Facilitation

Come to this FREE introductory session to find out more about Essence of Presenting and Essence of Facilitation. Amanda Fleming is one of New Zealand's most transformational facilitators. She’s developed and delivered these programmes over decades of working with executive leadership teams. Come and get your questions answered before registrations for these last two opportunities in 2023, close.

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Career Catalyst: Igniting Career Potential - Expert Presentation
Sep
5
5:15 PM17:15

Career Catalyst: Igniting Career Potential - Expert Presentation

This is a one-hour expert presentation designed to empower local businesses and local people to unlock their own and others’ hidden potential.

This presentation is a must for employers, employees, parents and young people alike. Whether you're seeking to support your team’s growth, advance your career or more effectively guide your child's career journey, this session is for you.

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CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER & FLIGHT DELAYS - Hon Barbara Edmonds - minister of Economic Development
Aug
10
12:15 PM12:15

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER & FLIGHT DELAYS - Hon Barbara Edmonds - minister of Economic Development

Come meet the Honourable Barbara Edmonds, minster of Revenue, Economic Development, Internal Affairs, and Pacific Peoples, as well as Associate Minister of Finance, Cyclone Recovery and Housing this Thursday, at The Business Hive.

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