The Foundry Coworking

27/05/2026

Running a business through uncertain conditions?

Adapting to Change is a free Business Resilience Workshop for Taranaki business owners and teams, delivered through Venture Taranaki and the Regional Business Partner Network.

You’ll work through practical tools to help you:
🔎 understand your current business environment
⚠️ identify risks and opportunities
🧭 respond to change with clearer next steps
🛠️ build resilience and agility into your planning

Three workshop sessions are available across Taranaki, including one online option. Each session covers the same core content, so you only need to register for one.
Free to attend. Places are limited.

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19/04/2026

Venture Taranaki PowerUp Masterclass – Setting Up Your Advisory Board

Thinking about bringing in outside expertise, but not sure where to start?
If you’ve outgrown informal advice but aren’t ready for a formal board, this session will give you a clear, practical next step.

Join this PowerUp Masterclass with Craig Hattle (Institute of Directors), and learn when an advisory board makes sense and how to set one up so it works in practice.

🎟 $25 per person
📍 23 April | The Devon Hotel | 12.30-2.00pm

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18/04/2026

More than just a desk.

When you join Te W'anake The Foundry, you get:
📶Fast & Reliable Wi-Fi
☕Free Coffee
🎫Workshops and Events
✨Creative and Vibrant community

It's a place to share ideas and support business.

Want to find out more? Come in for a coffee and a chat or visit our website.

Welcome to Te W’anake The FoundryLocated on High Street in Hāwera, we are the first coworking space and enterprise hub in South Taranaki. We aim to foster a more connected and effective enterprise network.We offer hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices and meeting spaces. If you are interest...

17/04/2026

Five Taranaki startups will take the stage at next month’s PowerUp Accelerator Showcase, pitching their ventures to investors and the community.

Held on Wednesday 13 May at The Devon Hotel, the event marks the culmination of Venture Taranaki’s 10-week PowerUp Accelerator programme, supporting early-stage businesses to refine their models and prepare for growth.

This year’s cohort spans circular food systems, wellness, digital platforms and product innovation, reflecting the strength and diversity of Taranaki’s startup ecosystem.

The evening will be hosted by David Downs (The New Zealand Story Group), with guest speaker Iain Hosie (NanoLayr) sharing his journey and insights on innovation in Taranaki.

2026 cohort:
Rooted Harmony | Green Loop | Kermit Shade & Shelter | TipJar | Flytte

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16/04/2026

Fear pitching no more with Doso, formerly Startup Taranaki Pitch Perfect Programme, designed to help you build confidence, sharpen your message, and win support.

Across four practical workshops, plus a friendly Dragons’ Den-style pitch night, you’ll learn how to clearly communicate your idea and connect with your audience, whether that’s customers, investors, or stakeholders.

Starting Thursdays from 7 May – 4 June, you’ll walk away with a storytelling approach you can use in any room, for any opportunity.

We’re proud to support this programme, with pricing heavily subsidised at $29 per workshop or $99 for the full series.

Register via the link in comments

Pitch Perfect
📍Manifold Coworking Space, New Plymouth
⏰6pm - 8pm
✨Every Thursday from 7 May - 4 June

15/04/2026

Once a week an Enterprise Support professional from Venture Taranaki will be based at The Foundry to help support businesses of all sizes.

Scan the QR code to book your next appointment

14/04/2026

14/04/2026

FREE FUNDING WORKSHOP

Back by popular demand, this free workshop is aimed at beginners and community groups looking to apply for funding through Toi Foundation.

If you want to build your confidence in talking about the difference your mahi makes, this session will help you:

- Better understand what we mean by Outcomes and Evidence
- Identify and describe the outcomes your work creates — clearly
- See how outcomes and evidence sit within your funding application

Supported by the Toi Foundation team, this is a friendly, low-jargon introduction to a topic many people find tricky — with plenty of support, examples, and ways to apply the content to your work.

Hāwera
Wed 29th April 12:30 – 2pm
TSB Hub Restaurant Room,
15-17 Camberwell Road, Hāwera

New Plymouth
Wednesday 6th May 12:30 - 2pm
Toi Foundation Community Space
Entry off Davidson Street, New Plymouth

Spaces are limited and rsvp essential to [email protected]
Only 2 people per organisation.

14/04/2026

A little extra support can go a long way when it comes to building business capability.

Through the Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network, we can help eligible businesses access co-funding for training, along with connections to the right advice, tools, and people to support your next stage of growth.

If you’re looking to strengthen your business and need a hand to get there, our Enterprise team can help you explore what support is available.

Get in touch via our support enquiry form below.
https://www.venture.org.nz/enterprise-and-entrepreneurship/business-registration-form-2