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Soda’s Business Fundamentals Growth Lab, powered by Deloitte, is a practical eight-week programme designed especially for wāhine founders and women-led startups or small businesses.
Combining online learning with in-person expert-led sessions, the Growth Lab will guide participants through the essentials of starting, managing, and growing a business - from financial foundations to marketing and strategy.
Participants will join a supportive community of like-minded wāhine and gain valuable tools to accelerate growth. The programme concludes with a Pitch Night, where participants can showcase their business and compete for a $2,000 cash prize.
Unfurnished room for hire/rent upstairs at Fastlane Fitness. Ideal for businesses in the health and fitness industry
The perfect option for year-round client and staff gifting, now with beautiful Christmas-themed designs for the festive season!
O-Studio Hamilton offers yoga, pilates, float therapy, saunas, massage and recovery services - an unforgettable wellness experience for clients or staff. Choose from beautifully packaged gift vouchers (from $50–$179), with exclusive partner perks available for bulk purchases, including free vouchers, private sauna hire, wellness boosts and in-house workshops.
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Every Wed-Fri 4pm-6pm, you can play a round of mini golf for just $5 per person. All you need is at least one person in your group who works for a central city business to get the deal for everyone!
Email the team at Tipsy Putt to verify your workplace and make a booking ->> info@tipsyputt.co.nz
Running a small business in today’s climate means wearing too many hats, too often. From HR headaches and payroll glitches to compliance challenges and the pressure of day-to-day operations, it’s all too easy to get bogged down in the business, rather than working on your vision. We know how draining it is to chase your tail—when evenings and weekends disappear and you’re struggling for time, clarity, and support.
That’s where Pivotal People comes in. We’re a Waikato-based team specialising in practical, plain-English business support made for New Zealand Small businesses just like yours. Our mission is to remove the pain points that keep you awake—so you can gain time, control, and enjoy the fruits of your hard work.
No need to juggle multiple providers: with Pivotal People, you get business advice, coaching, HR, health & safety, payroll, accounting, admin, marketing, website development, graphic design, and training—all under one roof. By understanding your business inside and out, we offer solutions tailored to your unique journey—whether you seek a trusted ongoing partner or just one-off, “fix it now” support.
Interactive workshops focused on the Universal Wellbeing Model and the Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool. These workshops will provide hands-on training, insights into universal wellbeing practices, and guidance on using digital wellbeing tools effectively. Stay tuned for dates and special early bird pricing—don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and skills!
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Soda has created an online Business Fundamentals platform with short courses to help aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners succeed.
These short online courses provide the necessary tools and frameworks to guide aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners through all the steps of being a business owner.
Each course features videos of real founders and experts sharing valuable advice, downloadable check lists and templates, step-by-step instructions and practical guidance.
Topics include:
Your Business Vision & Goals
From Idea to Marketing: Problem Solving, Validation & Customer Fit
Crafting Your Unique Brand Story & Competitive Edge
Money Matters: Getting to Grips with Financials
Marketing & Sales: Building Connections that Drive Growth
Legal, Compliance & Future Planning
Prices start at just $49 per course or $245 for all six courses.
Use discount code HCBA20 to receive 20% off the bundle.
Great things happen when people come together! The Gathering at The Crate is your opportunity to network and meet inspiring professionals, share ideas, and spark collaborations in a casual and welcoming space.
What to Expect:
Gain fresh insights and valuable learning opportunities.
Connect with a community of like-minded professionals.
Build meaningful relationships in a collaborative and inspiring space.
Enjoy drinks, delicious nibbles, and conversations that will help take your business to new heights!
The incredible Helen Corban, a networking powerhouse will be hosting each week. With over 30 years of experience in business, training, and coaching, Helen will share her expertise and empower you to maximize your productivity and grow your business.
Bring your friends, colleagues, or anyone who’d love to be part of Hamilton’s vibrant new networking scene!
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Venue: The Crate Hamilton
Email registrations to eshloe@thecrate.co.nz
https://thecrate.co.nz/hamilton/overview
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Waikato shoppers had the tills ringing to the tune of $343 million in November, nearly four per cent higher than last year.
3.8% above the year earlier figure, according to data from card spending bean counters Worldline NZ.
According data from card spending agency Worldline NZ, Waikato’s 3.8 per cent increase made it one of only three of 18 locations that saw rises in spending. Others were West Coast up 6.3% to $32 million, 5.4% in Whanganui to $55 million and a 5% climb in Otago to $254 million.
The Waikato year-on-year rise also outstripped the nationwide figure of 1.1% to $4.1 billion.
When it comes to total November card spending, only three locations saw more money change hands than Waikato; Auckland/Northland at $1.5 billion, Canterbury at $502 million and Wellington - just - at $344 million.
Corporate Sponsorship Package We have a unique opportunity to partner with us and promote your business directly to our customer base. The partnership will boost your brand, logo and products as well as showing your support for the arts right in the heart of the inner city. This is a unique opportunity to gain a presence in a very special inner-city space with ALWAYS ON marketing activity. For more information contact ross@cathaycinemas.co.nz
Inner City Workers Special Lido Cinema Hamilton has an exciting offer for all inner-city workers looking for after work activities. We have a great after work offer at a fantastic price that your company's staff can access. For more information again please contact ross@cathaycinemas.co.nz for more information.
It’s part of a project to spruce up the central city, which the council says “needs some love”.
New street furniture is also popping up along the main street, and further work will include lighting, a clean for pavers and tables, and getting rid of dead trees, Hamilton City Council says.
The Hood St light poles need repairs to keep them going, Operate and Maintain unit director Tania Hermann said in a statement.
“We are sanding and painting the poles which we expect to extend their life by 20 years and which is a more affordable option than full replacement.”
New hotels can’t come soon enough if Hamilton wants to lift its share of domestic tourism spend and overtake Wellington, city leaders say.
Figures show spending by Kiwi visitors in Hamilton and nearby districts held steady in May at $61 million — the fourth-highest in the country behind Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
But acting city council chief executive Sean Murray says Hamilton’s visitor economy won’t take off without more beds.
“We know categorically that we are missing business because we don’t have enough rooms in the city,” he said.
To fix that, two major developments are in the pipeline: the Pullman Hotel, due to open next year, and Templeton’s planned hotel, which has yet to confirm its timeline.
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