Upcoming Events at Auckland Chamber of Commerce

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE AUCKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FEBRUARY – MAY 2007

9 FEBRUARY Luncheon with the Hon Dr Michael Cullen, Finance Minister.
Time: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Venue: Princes Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Auckland
Single Tickets: Members $66.00 excl GST / Non Members $93.00 excl GST
Table of 10: Members $594.00 excl GST / Non Members $837.00 excl GST

The Cullen Challenge

What can we expect from the government in 2007 and beyond on issues such as business tax and assistance for export firms?

Join us on February 9th to hear guest speaker Finance Minister, Dr Michael Cullen, outline the upcoming business tax package and find out how he intends to help businesses expand and seize opportunities offshore. Attendees will have the chance to challenge and interact with Dr Cullen at the following Q&A session.

15 FEBRUARY Luncheon with David Gallop
Time: 11:30am- 3:00pm
Venue: SkyCity Convention Centre
Tickets: Members $120.00 excl GST / Non Members $150.00 excl GST
Table of 10: Members $1,080.00 excl GST / Non Members $1,350 excl GST
Join us in February for the official introduction of the Vodafone Warriors 2007 NRL squad at an exclusive luncheon with NRL CEO, and 2006 Australian Sports Administrator of the Year, David Gallop.

This prestigious luncheon event is perfect for hosting clients or rewarding staff and will provide the opportunity to meet the squad, and hear David Gallop’s thoughts on the 2007 season and the future of the Warriors.

21 FEBRUARY BA5 with the Auckland Museum
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Auckland War Memorial Museum
Tickets: Complimentary for members to attend

23 FEBRUARY NZCTA Trade Awards Dinner
Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Venue: SkyCity Convention Centre
Tickets: Members $150.00 excl GST
Table of 10: Members $1,500.00 excl GST
Join the NZCTA and the HKNZBA to celebrate the New Zealand China Trade Association Awards Dinner on Friday 23rd February 2007.

The Dinner will recognise the companies that have been extremely successful in facilitating trade with China, and in contributing to trade between New Zealand and China.

6 MARCH Creative Entrepreneurs with Sarah Priddy
Time: 5.30pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Orams Marine Boatpark, 142 Beaumont St, Westhaven
Tickets: Members $42.00 excl GST / Non-members $64.00 excl GST

A Lesson In Excellence

Awarded Newmarket’s Young Business Achiever award in 2004, Sarah Priddy, founder of Sarah Priddy Nails, is considered one of the finest in her industry.

At our first Creative Entrepreneurs for 2007 Sarah will share the philosophy and strategies behind her business success, including the importance of customer service, creating solid business plans, setting high goals and using innovative marketing methods.

One of our most popular series Creative Entrepreneurs are relaxed, informative and inspirational networking evenings, complete with nibbles and divine wines, courtesy of Villa Maria.

Creative Entrepreneurs events are proudly sponsored by Villa Maria Estate.

9th MARCH ba5 with E Factor Training
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Venue: 1045 Beach Rd, Long Bay Beach, Auckland
Tickets: Complimentary

13th MARCH Export Essentials
Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Venue: Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland City
Tickets: Members $150.00 excl GST / Non-members $185.00 excl GST

Held in conjunction with New Thinking Week this practical seminar for emerging and potential exporters will feature workshop-style presentations from keynote speakers and case studies of New Zealand businesses that are already successfully trading overseas.

Topics covered include:

• Protecting and optimising a brand overseas.
• Selecting potential suitable markets.
• Establishing reliable trading partners and local networks.
• Getting your product to market - documentation and logistics.
• Leveraging resources and understanding what advice, support and training is available.

15th MARCH Vital Women with Lynne Scott
Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Venue: The Grand Tearoom, Heritage Hotel, Auckland
Tickets: Members $66.00 excl GST / Non-members $93.00 excl GST
Table of 10: Members $594.00 excl GST / Non-members $837.00 excl GST

The Power of a Good First Impression

At our upcoming Vital Women Luncheon hear how Lynne Scott, an image consultant with twenty years experience in the health, fitness and beauty industry, succeeded in creating a successful business out of good impressions.

Vital Women Luncheons provide networking opportunities along with great food and inspiration from some of New Zealand’s most accomplished female executives,
entrepreneurs and businesswomen.

Proudly sponsored by Ford.

A two-course lunch and a glass of bubbly is provided.

23rd MARCH March Golf Tournament
Time: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Gulf Harbour Country Club, Whangaparaoa
Team of four: Team of four $765.00 excl GST

Catch the last of the Summer Sun

Looking for a unique and relaxing way to entertain clients? Invite them to join you for our March Golf Tournament at Gulf Harbour Country Club. With stunning views, a diverse range of greens and luxurious club facilities, Gulf Harbour deserves its place amongst the world’s finest courses.

Whether you’re a team of keen fanatics or a four-some of first timers, the tournament’s Ambrose format guarantees you’ll have a great afternoon on the greens.

29th MARCH Right Click
Time: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: Skycity Convention Centre
Tickets: Complimentary

The ‘perfect storm’ of technology is arriving in 2007.

Join us for the next complimentary Right Click event and be amongst the first New Zealand businesses to discover how the introduction of Windows Vista and Office 2007 will change the way you work and play.

You’ll have the opportunity to assess the benefits for your business and learn how this new technology will help you gain a competitive advantage.

Proudly sponsored by Hewlett Packard and Microsoft.

17th APRIL How-To Workshop - Finance Series
Time: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: Stamford Plaza, Auckland
Tickets: Members $96.00 excl GST / Non-members $136.00 excl GST

Understanding Financial Compliance

The end of the financial year can be a stressful time for any business, therefore it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the various types of financial compliance you need to have in place and what they mean for your company.

Join us for our upcoming Finance How-To Workshop where guest speakers from Alliott Thompson Francis Ltd will cover a number of crucial areas of financial compliance including tax, PAYE and GST.

19th APRIL CEO Luncheon with Trevor Taylor, Outward Bound
Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Venue: Princes Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, Auckland
Tickets: Members $66.00 excl GST / Non-members $93.00 excl GST
Table of 10: Members $594.00 excl GST / Non-members $837.00 excl GST

As many companies continue the struggle to find good staff there is one company who has them pounding on its door -The Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand, Overall Winner of Best Places to Work Survey 2005. Responsible for one of the most remarkable workplace transformations of recent years, Chief Executive Officer, Trevor Taylor, joins us to share his story and vision at our first CEO Luncheon event for 2007.

27th APRIL Ladies Golf Tournament
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Venue: Gulf Harbour Country Club, Whangaparaoa
Team of four: $560.00 excl GST

High Tea on the Greens

Ladies, round up your colleagues or clients for an afternoon of networking and fun on the greens. Our first tournament exclusively for women offers you the opportunity to leave the office behind and enjoy a late summer’s afternoon at the magnificent Gulf Harbour Country Club.

The 9-hole tournament promises to be a fantastic one with golf pros on hand to help improve your game, massage stops, Villa Maria wine-tasting conveniently placed around the course, plus a delicious High Tea and a prize giving in the Clubhouse to end the day.

Sponsored by OfficeMax

18th APRIL ba5 with ISUZU
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Isuzu Showroom, 781 Great South Rd, Penrose, Auckland
Tickets: Complimentary for members to attend

2nd MAY Administrative Professionals Day Breakfast
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Venue: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Auckland
Tickets: Members $63.00 excl GST / Non-members $94.00 excl GST
Table of 10: Members $567.00 excl GST / Non-members $846.00 excl GST

Administrative Professionals Day is held annually around the world to celebrate the contribution of administrative staff to business. Each year we hold a breakfast in honour of these vital employees, enabling you to thank your team in style.

Along with a delicious breakfast and entertainment from this year’s guest speakers, Dame Susan Devoy and Barbara Kendall, all attendees receive a goodie bag packed full of gifts and go in the draw to win fantastic prizes, courtesy of the event sponsors and supporters.

Proudly sponsored by OfficeMax.

For more information or to make a booking please contact Rebecca Seymour-East, Events Manager at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce on 09 309 6100 or email Rseymour-east[at]chamber.co.nz

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