Local Business Love: Christmas Done Right
As the festive season approaches, Tauranga businesses are once again showing their commitment to the community through various forms of giving. From food donations to volunteer hours, local businesses are…
Spring Fling Networking Lunch Recap: A Celebration of Growth and Connection
Our Spring Fling Networking Lunch celebrated renewal, growth, and vibrant energy—just like spring itself, when everything feels fresh and full of possibilities. The event encouraged attendees to channel the spirit…
From Challenges to Triumphs: Women Shaping the Business Scene in the Bay of Plenty
In the Bay of Plenty, the entrepreneurial spirit of women is thriving. In 2023, women-owned businesses accounted for about 31% of all small businesses in our region—a testament to the…
Women Hold Record Number of Board Chair Positions in New Zealand
A great achievement for gender equality Women have reached an unprecedented milestone in public sector leadership, holding 46.2% of board chair positions—a significant increase from 41.9% in 2022. This milestone…
Event Recap: Business Women’s Network Speaker Series 2024: Bring Your ‘A’ Game
On 14 May, Baycourt Theatre buzzed with energy and inspiration as the BWN Speaker Series ‘Bring Your A Game’ event unfolded. This annual gathering drew nearly 400 attendees, eager to…
BWN DayBreak Innovation Festival Recap
The DayBreak Innovation Festival brought together a dynamic array of speakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, and BWN was honored to host the Friday morning breakfast session. Held at the Cargo Shed,…
Event Recap: Tauranga Business Chamber Golf Tournament 2024 with ASB
The Omanu Golf Club basked in the glow of a radiant day as the Tauranga Business Chamber’s Golf Tournament 2024 – supported by ASB Bank – unfolded before a capacity…
Review 2023: Business Women’s Network 2023
Thriving Together: A Recap of a Dynamic Year at the Business Women’s Network (BWN) 2023 BWN Speaker Series The highlight of the BWN calendar, the Speaker Series, took centre stage…
Building Success: Playbook for Business Transformation
In the heart of Pāpāmoa, August 2021, the dynamic duo of Richard and Lisa Nauer kickstarted their entrepreneurial pursuits and established what is now known as Bay Building Solutions. After…
Event Recap: Business Women’s Network Speaker Series 2023: Paving the Way
It’s not often you can be inspired, motivated, brought to tears, and shaking with laughter in the one afternoon. But that’s exactly what more than 350 women experienced at last…
Paved the way: Sally Powdrell
At this year’s BWN Speaker Series, we are celebrating women who are ‘Paving the way’ in their respective industries. Women who have walked remarkable and rocky paths, overcoming obstacles, thinking…
Paved the way: Ruth Jackson-Smith
At this year’s BWN Speaker Series, we are celebrating women who are ‘Paving the way’ in their respective industries. Women who have walked remarkable and rocky paths, overcoming obstacles, thinking…