Business Month in Porirua
June 2023
Celebrated throughout June, with a series of events to support, inspire and grow.
There will be six free events that covered wide-ranging aspects of business.
Women in Business｜Business after Five｜Love Local Expo｜ Ngāti Toa｜ Pasifika Biz Fest｜ Economic Update
Women in Business
Thursday 1 June 2023
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Pātaka Art Museum
Hear from three successful wāhine who will share their journey in business. Join us for Q&A and a chance to network afterwards.
- Miria Flavell – Hine Collection
- Natalie Ferguson – Powrsuit
- Barbara Edmonds – Local MP
REGISTER HERE
Business After 5 with Kevin Biggar
Wednesday 7 June 2023
5.30pm – 7.30pm
The Supply Room
Porirua Chamber of Commerce and Porirua City Council invite you to join us for a Business After 5 event with Kevin Biggar and the chance for a Q&A and networking.
REGISTER HERE
Love Local Expo
Saturday 10 June 2023
10am-4pm
Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua
Now in its fourth year, the expo at Te Rauparaha Arena showcasing the best of our local products, services, crafts and community services, has become a not-to-be missed event. “Love Local really brings the best of our city together under one roof, highlighting the sheer amount of innovation, service and quality we have right here in Porirua.” Porirua Mayor Anita Baker.
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Update from Helmut Modlik, Ngāti Toa
Wednesday 14 June 2023
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Pātaka Art + Museum, Porirua
Join Helmut Modlik for a discussion on the future focus of Ngāti Toa, followed by Q&A and networking. We engage with Ngāti Toa through their iwi authority, Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangatira.
The council and Te Rūnanga have signed a strategic partnership agreement.
REGISTER HERE
Porirua Pasifika Biz Fest
Sunday 25 June 2023
11am – 3pm
Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua
Kia Orana, Malo Elelei, Bula Vinaka, Malo Ni, Fakaalofa Lahi Atu, Talofa Lava & Warm Pacific Greetings! Porirua Pacific Business Hub and Porirua City Council invite you to join us for Porirua Pasifika Biz Fest.
Experience some of these inspiring Pacific Individuals and businesses, connect with incredibly Pacific business owners PLUS see fantastic performances, and listen to some special guests.
FIND OUT MORE HERE
Economic Update from Brad Olsen
Friday 30 June 2023
9.30am – 11.30am
Pātaka Art + Museum
Join Brad Olsen for an economic update on Porirua.
Brad Olsen, Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics and one of New Zealand's leading economic commentators.
He will also share his thoughts on the next 2 years, as well as a Q&A and networking session.
REGISTER HERE
Women in Business｜Business after Five｜Love Local Expo｜ Ngāti Toa｜ Pasifika Biz Fest｜ Economic Update
