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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.

03/11/2026

🏆✨ Celebrating Our 2026 Yorb Manawatū Business Awards Winners! ✨🏆

Next up in our celebration of this year's award recipients is the UCOL Entrepreneurial & Emerging Business Award! 🎉

🥇 WINNER: BFIX

A huge congratulations to BFIX on taking out this year's award!

Every successful business starts with an idea, a little courage and a whole lot of determination! This award celebrates the entrepreneurs and emerging businesses that are bringing fresh ideas, innovation and ambition to our region.

It's exciting to see the next generation of Manawatū businesses making their mark!

👏 HIGHLY COMMENDED:

⭐ Central Business Innovation
⭐ MiniGP Academy NZ

Congratulations to both businesses on receiving Highly Commended recognition. What a fantastic achievement!

A special thank you to UCOL for sponsoring the Entrepreneurial & Emerging Business Award and supporting the growth and success of our region's emerging businesses.

📸 Stay tuned as we continue celebrating our fantastic 2026 award recipients throughout the week!

03/11/2026

🏆💙 Celebrating Our 2026 Yorb Manawatū Business Awards Winners! 💙🏆

Next up in our celebration of this year's award recipients is the LT McGuinness Building Contractors Community Outcome Award! 🎉

🥇 WINNER: Steve's Tyre Service and Autocare

A huge congratulations to the team at Steve's Tyre Service and Autocare on taking out this year's award!

This category celebrates the importance of making a positive difference in our community, and it's wonderful to recognise businesses and organisations that contribute to making Manawatū such a great place to live and work.

👏 HIGHLY COMMENDED:

⭐ Globe Theatre
⭐ Homes for People

Congratulations to both organisations on receiving Highly Commended recognition. Your contributions to our community are certainly worth celebrating!

A special thank you to LT McGuinness Building Contractors for sponsoring the Community Outcome Award and supporting the recognition of those making a difference across our region.

📸 Stay tuned as we continue celebrating our fantastic 2026 award recipients throughout the week!

03/11/2026

👀Last chance to book - due to popular demand the venue has now been changed to Gallagher Insurance, Level 11/65 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410

📈 WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT MARKETS?

We're delighted to welcome Andrew Kelleher, Director at Shaw and Partners and regular contributor to Newstalk ZB, to the Manawatū Business Chamber for an exclusive member event!

Join us for an engaging and informative morning tea session as Andrew shares his insights into the economic and investment landscape, both here in New Zealand and around the world.

💡 What will Andrew cover?

📊 The current New Zealand and global economic outlook
🌏 Key developments in investment markets
💰 Opportunities and risks for investors
📈 Navigating today's changing market environment

Whether you're new to investing, an experienced investor, a business owner, trustee or someone who advises clients, this is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from an experienced market commentator and ask questions.

📅 Thursday 5 November 2026
🕙 10:00am – 12 noon (at the latest)
📍 Manawatū Business Chamber, 74 Grey Street, Palmerston North

☕ Join us for morning tea, valuable insights and great conversation!

🎟️ This is an exclusive event for Chamber members.

👉 Registration link will be added in the comments below.

We look forward to welcoming Andrew and seeing our members there!

02/11/2026

🏆✨ Celebrating Our 2026 Yorb Manawatū Business Awards Winners! ✨🏆

Next up in our celebration of this year's award recipients is the FMG Employer of Choice Award! 🎉

🥇 WINNER: Nodero

A huge congratulations to the team at Nodero on taking out this year's award!

Great businesses are built by great people, and the Employer of Choice Award recognises organisations that understand the importance of creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

👏 HIGHLY COMMENDED:

⭐ Steve's Tyre Service and Autocare
⭐ Enable New Zealand

Congratulations to both organisations on receiving Highly Commended recognition. It's fantastic to see employers across our region being recognised for their commitment to their people.

A special thank you to FMG Advice & Insurance for sponsoring the Employer of Choice Award and helping us celebrate businesses that are making a positive difference in the workplace.

📸 Stay tuned as we continue showcasing our incredible 2026 award recipients throughout the week!

02/11/2026

🏆✨ Celebrating Our 2026 Yorb Manawatū Business Awards Winners! ✨🏆

We're kicking off our celebrations of this year's award recipients with the MediaWorks Brand & Marketing Award! 🎉

🥇 WINNER: Kruzin Kustoms Rod & Kustom Shop

A huge congratulations to the team at Kruzin Kustoms Rod & Kustom Shop on taking out this year's award! What a fantastic achievement and wonderful recognition of your hard work and commitment to building your brand.

👏 HIGHLY COMMENDED:
⭐ The True Honey Co.
⭐ Freddie Clere

Congratulations to both businesses on receiving Highly Commended recognition in this category!

A special thank you to MediaWorks for sponsoring the Brand & Marketing Award and helping us celebrate business excellence across Manawatū.

📸 Stay tuned as we continue showcasing our incredible 2026 winners throughout the week!

02/11/2026

🍻 What a fantastic way to wrap up Pints of Business for 2026! 🍻

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us last night for our final Pints of Business event of the year – An Election Special!

It was wonderful to see so many people from across our business community come together for an evening of interesting discussions, fresh perspectives and, of course, some great networking!

With the General Election just around the corner, we explored three important topics affecting businesses across our region:

💼 The Cost of Doing Business
👥 Workforce & Immigration
🏗️ Infrastructure & Growth

A special thank you to our presenters for sharing their knowledge and insights, and to everyone who contributed to the conversations.

Thanks also to Speight's Ale House for hosting us and helping make the evening such a success!

Pints of Business is all about bringing our business community together, connecting people, sharing ideas and making academic expertise accessible in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Thank you for supporting Pints of Business throughout 2026! We've loved the conversations, connections and enthusiasm, and we're already looking forward to what 2027 will bring! 🍻

02/11/2026

🏆✨ WHAT A NIGHT! Celebrating Manawatū Business! ✨🏆

The 2026 Yorb Manawatū Business Awards brought together an amazing 706 guests for a spectacular night celebrating the outstanding businesses, people and organisations that make Manawatū such a fantastic place to live, work and do business.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who entered this year's Awards. The calibre of entries was exceptional and a wonderful reflection of the talent, innovation, determination and hard work across our region.

👏 Congratulations to all our entrants, Highly Commended recipients and Category Winners! You should all be incredibly proud of your achievements.

A very special thank you to our wonderful judges, who generously gave their time and expertise, and to our sponsors and partners, whose support makes an event of this scale possible.

And, of course, thank you to every single person who joined us on Friday night. You helped make it a truly unforgettable celebration of Manawatū business excellence! ❤️

📸 Keep an eye on our page over the coming week! We'll be sharing the highlights, celebrating each award category and introducing you to our fantastic winners. There's plenty more celebrating to come!

💤 And one final thing...

Our Chamber office will be closed this Friday, 6 November, to give Amanda and Liane a very well-deserved day off!

After all the months of planning, organising, coordinating and making sure everything came together on the night, we think you'll agree they've earned a chance to put their feet up! 🥂❤️

Thank you, Manawatū, for making the 2026 Yorb Manawatū Business Awards such a special night!

01/11/2026

Last change to register for Pints of Business – An Election Special - No politics. No politicians. Just policy.

With the election approaching, what could future policy directions mean for businesses across the Manawatū?

Massey Business School and the Manawatū Business Chamber are pleased to invite our local business community to our next Pints of Business event.

This special edition will bring together Massey academics and members of the local business community to explore three key issues:
💰Cost of Doing Business & Economic Pressures
👷Workforce, Skills & Immigration
🌱Infrastructure, Growth & Regional Development

The focus isn't on political debate or party politics. It's about understanding how policy decisions can affect businesses, exploring the challenges and opportunities ahead, and sharing insights between academia and industry.

One of the strengths of our Pints of Business series is the opportunity to bring academic knowledge and practical business experience together in an informal setting, encouraging conversations that might not otherwise happen.

Event details
📆Monday 2 November 2026
⏰5.15pm – 7.00pm
🍺Speight's Ale House, Palmerston North

Whether you're navigating rising costs, workforce challenges or planning for future growth, we'd love you to be part of the conversation.

Registration link in comments.

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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