Kia Ora , 

The opportunity to put your business in the spotlight is just around the corner. With less than 48 hours remaining, we encourage you not to miss your chance to enter the 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards. These awards are more than a trophy; they offer a platform to showcase your innovation, celebrate your team's hard work, and elevate your business among the region’s best and brightest.

As a special incentive this year, one lucky participant who fully completes and submits their entry will walk away with an exclusive smartphone. The winner will be announced at the much-anticipated Finalist Function on October 19th. It's not just about winning an award but seizing an opportunity that could change your business direction.

And There’s Even More to Look Forward To! Our calendar is brimming with an array of engaging events, designed to offer something for everyone:

Business Skills Lunch Series | Wellington Uni Professional: Grab a bite while taking in invaluable business insights surrounding  Māori Economic Development.

BNZ Tech Series | The Triple Frontier: Tech, Turf, and Cyber Threats: A deep dive into the crossroads of technology, turf, and cybersecurity.

Planning for Your Business Future | WCBE: Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to secure your business's future.

Hops & Handshakes at Brewtown: Where commerce meets craft beer - an exceptional networking opportunity. Networking has never tasted this good.

And, of course, mark your calendars for the grandest evenings of them all:

2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards 2023 - Finalist Function

2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards 2023 - Gala Dinner

Your success story deserves to be heard, your efforts deserve applause, and your calendar deserves these remarkable events. Don't miss out; let’s make the most of what's ahead together.

A Huge Thank you to all our Partners for your continued support.

In this edition of the Hutt Valley Business Weekly:

• Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Delivering RiverLink) Updates

• National News

• Regional News

• Featured Events

• Member News

• Member Offers

• Employment Opportunities

Te Awa Kairangi - Gravel Extraction

Gravel is being extracted from Te Awa Kairangi - Hutt River by Greater Wellington as part of their planned riverbed management.

The extraction work is being undertaken just south of the Kennedy Good Bridge. They will store the gravel alongside the stopbank north of the Melling Link bridge so it can be used when they start construction. It is a significant amount of gravel, about 20,000 m³ – or around 3,300 truckloads.

Gravel will be moved from the riverbank and travel by truck via Harcourt Werry Drive, over Kennedy Good Bridge, along SH2, over Melling Bridge, along Rutherford Street, into Melling Road and over the stopbank using the existing vehicle crossing.

From Tuesday 19th September, trucks will be crossing the shared paths and travelling on the roads Monday – Saturday between the hours of 7:30am – 6pm. Traffic management will be implemented to keep pedestrians and cyclists safe as the trucks cross over the path on the top of the stopbank. They expect this work will take approximately three months to complete.

Thank you for your patience while they undertake this important work.

National News

Expressions of Interest: Exploring Israel's Thriving Startup Ecosystem!

The Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite its members for an exciting business delegation to Israel, hosted by the Auckland Business Chamber from November 14 to 24, 2023.

In partnership with the New Zealand Israel Innovation Hub, the Israel Australia, the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, and the NZ Middle East Business Council, this unique opportunity offers a deep dive into Israel's dynamic startup ecosystem.

The agenda promises enriching tech conferences, networking sessions, and cultural experiences in cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Participants can connect with global business leaders, venture capitalists, and explore advancements in sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, and agritech.

While the Hutt Valley Chamber is not the primary organiser, we believe that our members would significantly benefit from this international business exposure. 

For more information or to express interest, please click the button below.

Regional News

Celebrate Innovation in Aotearoa with the Westpac Government Innovation Fund

You are invited to Celebrate Innovation in Aotearoa with the Westpac Government Innovation Fund on Wednesday, the 27th of September 2023, between 5-7pm at The Queens Wharf Ballroom to celebrate Innovation in Aotearoa, and the Fund's participation in the eco-system over the last 8 years.
 
Enjoy some drinks and nibbles in a relaxed atmosphere with some of our fantastic alumni, current funded partners, and other Innovation Fund whānau. 
 
The main purpose is connection and reflection with friends, but with brief interludes from Guy Ryan (Founder, Inspiring Stories), Leslynne Jackson (Project Lead at Manaaki Tairawhiti), Mark Pascal (Founder at The Wellbeing Protocol) and Irina Miller, (Founder and CEO Daisy Lab), who will share their innovation stories with you. 
 
We would love to see you there. Doors open at 4.45pm. The Queens Wharf Ballroom is upstairs at the rear of Foxglove (33 Queens Wharf), entrance next to Cuckoo Emporium.

Featured Events

Additional Events

Member News

Spring Challenge | Fine Signs Crazyman

Dust off the body with a spring challenge at the Fine Signs Crazyman.

Established in 1991, the Crazyman is one of NZ's longest-running multisport events. Based around the icon outdoor elements of Wellington's Hutt City, this 13k kayak, 28k mountain bike and 13k trail run takes a scenic tour of the hills, beaches, harbour and river that makes the Hutt our region's outdoor wonderland. Attracting around 400 entrants yearly, you can tackle it solo or grab some workmates, family or friends for a great pre-Xmas team outing.

You’d be “crazy” not to… 

Earthfest 2023

Geoscience Society NZ are organising an Earth science festival for the public, to be held at the Walter Nash Centre in Lower Hutt, on Saturday 11 November, from 9am - 3pm. The festival’s intent is to be an interactive showcase of a wide range of Earth science concepts and disciplines, to inspire interest and excitement about Earth processes, and enable people to build connections between Earth science and their everyday lives. In particular, the hope is to inspire excitement among tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau, as a way to promote STEM subjects and inspire future careers. The festival is a great opportunity for you to engage with the public about your work and promote careers in this space.

Participating in the festival is free as costs are being covered by sponsorship, and could take the form of an all-day exhibit and/or a scheduled demonstration sometime during the day. Anything that has that “wow” factor or is something that the public can interact with would be ideal!

Please feel free to get in touch with Jenny at GSNZ via email geoid@gsnz.org.nz if you would like further information.

Wellington Free Ambulance | Golf Day

The Wellington Free Ambulance is hosting their Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Royal Wellington Golf Club. It promises to be a day filled with friendly competition and fun, all for an excellent cause - keeping ambulance services free in Wellington. Exclusive hole sponsorship packages are available for $2,500, offering a range of benefits including naming rights, entry for a team of four, and more. To register your interest or to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Dom below. Don't miss your chance to participate in this worthwhile event!

Member Offers

2degrees | Chamber Member Deal

Brendan Foot Supersite | Chamber Member Deal

Add an EV to your fleet from $99 per week!

There’s never been a better time to upgrade to an EV with 4 incredible value EV deals all under $200 per week from Hyundai.* Avoid rising fuel prices & drive away the IONIQ Series II EV from only $99 per week.* Or grab yourself a bargain on the 2022 or 2023 World Car of the Year – Hyundai IONIQ 5 or IONIQ 6 – or our most popular small SUV – Hyundai Kona EV, which is on run-out while stocks last.

Take your pick & save up to $7,015 Clean Car Rebate. Hurry, deals end 30 September 2023. Contact their Fleet Specialist, Gary, to see how he can help you with your fleet. *Ts&Cs apply

Friends & Family Promotion | Linda & Ray Wallace - Ray White

Nicole Rose | Make it Happen Package

Nicole Rose | Online Business Manager is excited to offer an exclusive deal for Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce members. With her Make it Happen package, you can save $200 and receive 20 hours of work for one whole month!!! This offer is specifically designed to help busy business owners and executives streamline their workload, smash out a project or get you through a busy patch! 

As a corporate project manager and executive assistant expert, Nicole understands the importance of time management and the challenges that come with managing high-level responsibilities. Don't miss out on an opportunity to work with a powerhouse who knows how to get things done. Send Nicole an email delegate@nicolerose.co.nz or give her a call on 022 031 2942 for further information.  

Bunnings Trade | PowerPass Member Deal

Unlock a range of discounts and simplify the procurement of a huge range of products across our nationwide store network.
Bunnings Trade has partnered with NZ Chambers of Commerce to offer members access to the PowerPass membership program providing a range of exclusive benefits:

Customised Pricing? Take advantage of a wide range of discounts across our extensive product range.
Business Solutions? From build and fit out through to maintenance and cleaning? our dedicated business team have got you covered.
Account Management Tools? Manage quotes, invoicing, and transactions via your online PowerPass account portal or PowerPass App.
Quick, Easy and Flexible Fulfilment? With 48 locations across the country, we offer convenient payment, pickup and delivery, or view our range online for click & collect or delivery.

For any questions or queries, please feel free to email us at orgs@bunnings.co.nz.

For More Offers:

EMPLOYMENT

Are You Hiring?

If you have a job suitable for a student, get in touch with our Education to Employment Coordinator Amanda Walters at amanda@hvchamber.org.nz or call 04 9399821.

Thank you to all our Partners

As always, special thanks to all our Members and Partners for your ongoing support.