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We provide a network for any size business.

We offer opportunities, products and services to improve the success and vitality of your business and aim to positively influence the environment in which it operates. The Manawatu Chamber promotes, encourages and supports local business to improve business to business communication, coordination and representation.

15/06/2026

⚽🇳🇿 The All Whites Kick Off Their World Cup Campaign Today! 🇳🇿⚽

The wait is over — the All Whites take the field today at 1.00pm as they begin their FIFA World Cup journey.

Will you be watching?

Has your workplace embraced the tournament with sweepstakes, team colours, decorations, themed lunches, or perhaps a strategic "working lunch" in front of the big screen? 😄

Major sporting events have a great way of bringing people together, creating conversation, and building a bit of team spirit in the workplace.

👇 We'd love to see how your business is getting behind the All Whites. Share your photos in the comments!

Come on New Zealand! 🇳🇿

14/06/2026

🍸 Manawatū Young Chamber Networking Night 🍸

We encourage businesses to send their young professionals along to this fantastic networking opportunity.

Building professional networks early in a career can open doors to new ideas, new opportunities, mentoring relationships, and valuable connections across the wider business community. It also helps develop the confidence and communication skills that are so important for future leaders.

Join Manawatū Young Chamber for an evening of networking at Teacher Teacher, Palmerston North’s rooftop cocktail bar.

📅 Thursday 9 July
⏰ 6.00pm – 8.30pm

✨ Complimentary drink on arrival
✨ Light nibbles provided
✨ Meet other young professionals from across the region
✨ Connect with the Manawatū Young Chamber Board

If you’ve never been to Teacher Teacher before, this is the perfect opportunity to check it out. Stay on afterwards to enjoy the DJ and discounted drinks.

A special thank you to George Hospitality Group for sponsoring the venue.

Investing in your people is investing in the future of your business.

🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/networking-with-myc

11/06/2026

⚠️ Emergency Mobile Alert Test – Sunday 14 June ⚠️

Don't be alarmed if your phone suddenly makes a loud noise on Sunday evening.

The annual nationwide test of New Zealand's Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system will be sent to all capable mobile phones and SIM-connected devices between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday 14 June.

The test helps ensure the system works as intended and can be relied upon during real emergencies.

❗ If you have a hidden phone for personal safety, or if the alert may affect your physical or mental wellbeing, Civil Defence recommends turning off SIM-connected devices or putting them into flight mode during the testing period.

📱 If you receive the alert, you can mute the sound by pressing the volume button on the side of your phone while still keeping the message visible on screen.

For more information, visit the Emergency Mobile Alert page at Get Ready.

🔗 https://getready.govt.nz/

11/06/2026

🎉 What's On This Weekend? 🎉

The Manawatū is always buzzing with something happening, and we'd love to hear what's on your calendar this weekend.

Whether it's a community event, sports fixture, market, fundraiser, live music, theatre production, family outing, or simply supporting a local café or business, let us know!

👇 Tell us in the comments what's happening around the region this weekend and help others discover something new.

Let's celebrate everything that makes the Manawatū such a great place to live, work, and play.

11/06/2026

📋 Managing Absenteeism – Building Resilience and Compliance

Absenteeism and incapacity issues can have a significant impact on productivity, team culture, and business performance.

Join employment law specialist Myriam Mitchell for a practical session designed to help employers confidently manage these challenges while meeting their legal obligations and supporting employee wellbeing.

Topics include:
✔ Managing leave entitlements, absences, and absenteeism
✔ Employer obligations around incapacity
✔ Practical return-to-work programmes
✔ Wellbeing and mental health obligations

With more than 18 years' experience in employment law, health and safety, insurance law, and dispute resolution, Myriam brings a wealth of practical knowledge and real-world experience to this important topic.

📅 Wednesday 24 June
⏰ 10.30am – 12.00pm
📍 Focal Point Cinema & Café, 223 Cuba Street, Palmerston North
☕ Light morning tea included

Book your place 🔗 https://www.manawatuchamber.co.nz/event-page-humanitix/ManagingAbsenteeism%E2%80%93BuildingResilienceandCompliance

A valuable session for business owners, managers, and HR professionals wanting to build resilient workplaces while staying compliant.

09/06/2026

🍺 After three successful Pints of Business events in the Manawatū, we're excited to see the concept being taken to the Business North Harbour community in Auckland this July.

What started as a partnership between the Manawatū Business Chamber and Massey Business School has created a unique opportunity for business leaders to connect directly with academics, share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore practical solutions in a relaxed and engaging environment.

While the business communities of the Manawatū and North Harbour, Auckland, each have their own strengths and characteristics, they share many of the same opportunities and challenges. We are proud to see a Manawatū-born initiative expanding and creating connections beyond our region.

We wish our colleagues at Business North Harbour, and the Massey Business School Albany team, every success with their event and look forward to hearing the conversations and insights that emerge.

And for those in the Manawatū... 👀

Watch this space.

Pints of Business will be back later this year, with discussions set to focus on one of the biggest topics facing New Zealand businesses — the upcoming election.

What policies matter most to business? What opportunities and challenges could lie ahead? And what should business leaders be thinking about as election season approaches?

More details coming soon.

🍻

08/06/2026

🎉🏆 CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE 🏆🎉
Did you know the Manawatū Business Awards were first established in 1995 to recognise and celebrate the outstanding businesses that help our region thrive?

For more than three decades, these awards have showcased the innovation, resilience, leadership, and success stories that make Manawatū such a great place to do business.

From small start-ups to some of the region's largest employers, thousands of businesses have taken part in the awards journey over the years, creating a proud legacy of excellence.

As we look ahead to the Yorb Manawatū Business Awards 2026, we're excited to continue that tradition and celebrate the next generation of Manawatū success stories.

⏳ Entries open on 1 July 2026

Could your business be part of the next chapter? Follow the Awards page for all the details 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/ManawatuBusinessAwards

08/06/2026

🩸 National Blood Donor Week | 8–14 June 2026 🩸

Did you know that one blood donation can help save up to three lives?

This National Blood Donor Week, the New Zealand Blood Service is encouraging workplaces, community groups, friends, and families to organise "Bloody Important Meetings" — a chance to donate blood together and make a real difference.

Blood donations are needed every day to support patients undergoing surgery, cancer treatment, emergency care, and more.

Why not gather a group from your workplace and turn your next meeting into something truly life-changing?

A small amount of your time could make a huge difference to someone else's future.

🩸 Give blood. Save lives.
❤️ Make it a Bloody Important Meeting.

🔗 https://www.nzblood.co.nz/nbdw

07/06/2026

🌱 Monday Motivation 🌱

“Success is not about being the best. It's about being better than you were yesterday.”

As we head into a new week, remember that progress doesn't always have to be dramatic. Sometimes the biggest wins come from solving a problem, helping a customer, supporting a colleague, or simply taking the next step forward.

Keep building, keep learning, and keep showing up.

Have a great week, Manawatū!

05/06/2026

A warm Chamber welcome to the 600+ competitors, supporters and officials in Palmerston North for the 76th New Zealand Indoor Bowling National Championships. 🎳

Major events like this bring more than great competition to our city – they provide a valuable boost for local accommodation providers, cafés, restaurants, retailers and service businesses, while showcasing Palmerston North as a fantastic destination for future events.

We’re delighted to see so many visitors enjoying our city and contributing to our local economy throughout the week.

Best of luck to all competitors, and thank you for supporting our business community while you’re here.

🎳🏨☕️🛍️

Address

Level 1, 74 Grey Street
Palmerston North
4410

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

0210533071

Website

http://www.manawatuchamber.co.nz/

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