The Networkers Selwyn & Banks Peninsula

31/12/2025

Wishing you all a happy and abundant new year!
Let's come back refreshed, recharged, and ready to roll!

24/12/2025

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

19/12/2025

Just a reminder that this page will soon be closing... We are merging over to our newly united page The Networkers Canterbury South.

📌 Make sure you're following the new page for important updates and digital networking!

01/12/2025

✨ An Important Update for Our Selwyn & Banks Peninsula Community ✨

As we wrap up the year, we’re making an exciting transition to strengthen our region and bring our Networking communities closer together.

From 1st December, Vicki Hawkes will become the Franchise Partner for both Selwyn Banks Peninsula and Mid–South Canterbury. With this change, we’re bringing our regions under one united name 👉 The Networkers Canterbury South

This means all our updates, events, photos, celebrations, and community news will now be shared exclusively on the new Canterbury South page.

💛 Nothing is changing with your weekly meetings... your groups will continue running as normal, with the same warm, welcoming vibe.
💛 We’re simply bringing everyone together in one connected online space.

👌 Please make sure you join and follow the new page, The Networkers Canterbury South, before the end of the year. This Selwyn & Banks Peninsula page will be closing down after we've transitioned everything over.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Selwyn community. We can’t wait to welcome you into our new shared space and continue building something special together.

A huge thank you to Ciara Kelly for this amazing opportunity and trusting Vicki to take this region under her wing. We are excited for our next chapter... united, connected, and stronger than ever. ✨

17/11/2025

We are excited to announce The Networkers will be one of the vendors attending the HIIT For Hope record-breaking event... Make sure you come along and say hello to us on the day!

11/11/2025

Let's wrap up another year of Networking and celebrate Christmas together! 🎄

All Selwyn Networkers (and your partners) are invited... It's an opportunity to socialise with members in your own group, as well as meet other fabulous members and celebrate the success of our growing businesses across the Selwyn region.

📌 9th November - 5pm @ The Flaming Rabbit in Lincoln.

Let's make this a networking tradition to remember!

We would appreciate it if you could RSVP either to your group facilitator, PM us or leave a comment on this post, so we can confirm numbers & catering with the venue.
Cost per person will be confirmed nearer the time (it's usually around $20-25).

Looking forward to seeing you all there!!

04/11/2025

Selwyn Networkers member shout out...

Sarah from Mortlock McCormack Law is someone you want in your corner when it comes to legal matters. She is committed to the needs of her clients, often going above and beyond for them. Sarah is in the Lincoln group, we asked her a few questions and here's what she said...

One tip for other local business owners❓
"Ask for recommendations for local providers where you can. You'll be surprised how many skilled people we have in Selwyn."

What is your favourite thing about being part of The Networkers❓
"I enjoy meeting others from other professions I may not otherwise come across doing my job. Even if we can't refer work to each other there's always something to learn from others."

How can people support your business right now❓
"Keeping me in mind and passing on my details when they're asked. I love working locally."

Anything else you’d like to share about your business or The Networkers❓
"Networkers has provided me a weekly chance for expand my knowledge, share my story and even provided great life long friends in the community. It's a highlight of my week."

01/11/2025

We have a fantastic personal development workshop opportunity for all our Networkers members: only $15 per person.

Enhance your presentation skills with John Quinn from Audience Alive

When: Weds 5th Nov - 9am - 1pm
Where: Noble 600, 231 Burnett St, Ashburton.

To reserve your spot please make payment to: HAWKES GROUP LIMITED, 02-1266-0094889-000. Use your name as reference.

30/10/2025

This week at the Rolleston group Rachel from bought in her latest Lego build to show the group... absolutely amazing!

22/10/2025

Member Spotlight: We spoke to Matt Wenborn (Lincoln Networking Group) from Irvine-Wenborn Investment Partners recently, and asked him some questions...

❓ One tip for other local business owners?
🗨 "Manage expectations."

❓ What is your favourite thing about being part of The Networkers?
🗨 "Collaboration. Feeling part of a wider team."

❓How can people support your business right now?
🗨 "Keep me in their thoughts. Specifically with regards to Clients typically over the age of 55 who are contemplating retirement or considering their financial options.
Those who are recipients of a lump sum, likely via a sale of a property, sale of a business, inheritance, insurance distribution, or relationship settlement.
Clients who are seeking (and who value) financial peace of mind and a long-term professional relationship."

👌 Uncovering the true purpose of someone's investment journey and translating the complex into plain language, is at the core of how Matt looks after his clients.

17/10/2025

Highlights from our Networking groups this week...

Sam from Smartly New Zealand was our guest speaker at the Rolleston group. We learned loads about the Holidays Act Reform.

At our Lincoln group Jan Green Harcourts Real Estate gave us all the latest data & insights about how our local property market is currently placed in comparison to the rest of NZ.

Thanks to our guest speakers and all who attended meetings this week.

Have a great weekend everyone, see you all again next week!

13/10/2025

Info about the Business Networking event in Ashburton this Weds...

Link to book in comments

After the huge success of our Timaru event – we’re doing it again in Ashburton!

📅 Wednesday 15 October
📍 Hotel Ashburton | 5:30 PM

Come along for an exhilarating evening of speed networking – meet other business owners, share what you do, and make valuable connections in a fast-paced, fun environment.

Highlights:
Promote your business to multiple tables of businesses in one night
Bid on amazing auction prizes – including stays in Queenstown & Tekapo
Enjoy a delicious spread from Hotel Ashburton
Experience the energy of speed networking

Spots are limited, so gather your business cards, bring a friend, and let’s grow the Mid Canterbury business community together!

Link in the comments

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