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Business Networking is a great way to make new friends and business contacts

If you are self employed or run a small firm in Auckland, we would strongly recommend that you consider adding networking to your marketing strategy. Not only does it widen your circle of business contacts, it can keep you in touch with what is going on in the local business world, and potentially bring in more trade!

You will find a list of business networking clubs in Auckland below, but if you want to learn more about networking, please visit our national Business Networkingsection.

Business Networking is a great way to make new friends and business contacts

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Do I Need to Join a Business Networking Club?
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How to Network - Free Factsheet

Free Guide to Business Networking

A simple to follow guide to networking written by Stef Thomas, author of 'Networking for Dummies'.

Attending your first networking event can be quite intimidating if you do not know what to expect. This factsheet outlines the most important "dos and don'ts" to ensure that you get the most out of every gathering. Even if you are a seasoned networker, it may serve as a useful reminder of how to get the most out of your networking.

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Auckland Networking Groups

ATEED
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development. ATEEDs business networking events are held in different parts of the region - so companies can easily attend an event in their local area.
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Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary association of companies and individuals engaged in business activities in the Auckland region. For the past 150 years the Chamber of Commerce has been behind the success stories of many Auckland businesses. Currently we are connecting and empowering 12,000 business owners in the Auckland and Northern regions of the Chambers network. Level 3, 100 Mayoral Drive Auckland 1010
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Auckland Executive Club
The Auckland Executive Club membership is aimed at women in senior management, the professions, business owners and people with specialist skills.
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Auckland South Business Lunch Series
The Auckland South Business Lunch Series offers lunchtime networking opportunities for business owners and managers in the South Auckland region. This is an opportunity to meet other business owners in southern Auckland for support, advice, guidance, camaraderie, collecting clients or finding suppliers, and listen to a top keynote speaker.
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Auckland Tech Startups
This is a networking group for Aucklands tech startup founders and high-growth-potential entrepreneurs. We provide a regular opportunity for entrepreneurs and other upstarts to get out of the building, connect with like-minded people, and get some advice over informal networking drinks sessions.
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BNI - Achievers
We are the driving force behind our success Like to sleep in? We meet at 9:00 - 10:30, that means weve got heaps of energy. We invite you to come and find out for yourself. Meetings: Thursday, 9am - 10.30am, Auckland Deaf Society Board Room, 164 Balmoral Road, Balmoral, Auckland
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BNI - Business Boomers
BNI (Business Network International) is a business and professional referral organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals and develop word-of-mouth marketing techniques. Meetings: Thursday, 7am - 8.30am, Mozaik, 168 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
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BNI -Britomart
BNI (Business Network International) is a business and professional referral organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals and develop word-of-mouth marketing techniques. Meetings: Thursday @ 7:00am, Cafe People, 38 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland
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BNI Business People
BNI (Business Network International) is a business and professional referral organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals and develop word-of-mouth marketing techniques. Meetings: Friday @ 7:00am, Mozaik Cafe, 168 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
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BNI Central
BNI Central Chapter (Auckland) is the second oldest Chapter within the BNI New Zealand network. Meetings: Thursday @ 7:00am, Billfish Cafe, Z Pier, 31 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland
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BNI City Business
By becoming a member of BNI you will be able to; Expand your business network; Develop your confidence; Meet new suppliers; Gain new business; Create goodwill. Meetings: Friday, 7am - 8.30am Mozaik Caf
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BNI Ellerslie Excellence
Meetings: Tuesday @ 7:00am, The Blues Cafe, 602 Great South Road, Ellerslie, Auckland
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BNI Epsom
Meetings: Thursday @ 7:00am, Mozaik Caf
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BNI Means Business
Meetings: Tuesday @ 7:00am, Mozaik Caf
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BNI Metro
Meetings: Friday @ 7:00am, The Wintergarden Pavillion, Behind the Duck Pond, Auckland Domain, Auckland, Auckland
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BNI Newton
Meetings: Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30, Northern Club, 19 Princes Street, Auckland.
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BNI Parnell
Arrive at 6.45am and check in at the visitors table. Here you will be presented with information on BNI and a name tag. You have the opportunity to meet and talk to other members before we are all seated. Dont forget to bring plenty of business cards. You can order coffee or tea from the staff or help yourself to orange juice while you ponder the menu choices. Meetings: Thursday @ 7:00am, Wintergarden Pavilion, Wintergarden Drive, Auckland, Auckland
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BNI Platinum
Meetings: Wednesday @ 7:00am, Mozaik Caf
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BNI Ponsonby
Meetings: Thursday @ 7:00am, Cafe Byzantium, 80 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby, Auckland
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BNI Rangitoto
Meetings: Wednesday @ 7:00am, Mozaik Caf
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BNI Remuera
Meetings: Tuesday, 7am - 830am, Remuera Golf Club, Winstone Drive, 120 Abbotts Way, Remuera, Auckland
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BNI Success
If you are interested in finding out more please contact the Vice President - Karen Tobeck 0274 650 005 to arrange to attend a meeting as a visitor. Meetings: Wednesday, 7am - 8.30am, The Wintergarden Pavillion, Behind the Duck Pond, Auckland Domain, Auckland
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BNI Thrive
Meetings: Tuesday, 7:00am - 8:30am, Mozaik Caf
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BNI Titirangi
Meetings: Thursday @ 7:00am, Masala Restaurant, 400 Titirangi Road, Titirangi, Auckland
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BNI West is Best
Meetings: Tuesday, 7am - 8.30am, The Falls, Cnr Alderman Drive & Edmonton Road, Henderson, Auckland
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Business Excellence Network
The Business Excellence Network offers breakfast networking opportunities for owners and managers of medium or large businesses in Auckland. Every second month, more than 170 business owners and senior business managers gather for breakfast in the northern region of Auckland to network and listen to a keynote speaker.
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Business Owners Forum
The Business Owners Forum is an invitation only forum which helps your business overcome hurdles to success. Each bi-monthly session will cover a different topic aimed at boosting your business prospects. At these free evening sessions you will hear from guest speakers, learn something new, and mix with other local business owners. Its a great opportunity to grow your business contacts.
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Business Owners Network
Founded in 2009, this group is a place for business owners to share their ideas and experiences. Collectively we have the answers, someone else will have experience with some issue you are currently addressing. By sharing with other business owners you can tap into our collective wisdom and make better business decisions.
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Cashflow Mastermind NZ
Meet a network of empowered entrepreneurs to share investment lessons in the Cashflow 101 boardgame. Learn how to empower your mind, exceed your goals and boost your income. Meet others to enjoy dynamic networking opportunities! To get the most out of CASHFLOW, you need to take time to discuss the game and apply the game lessons to your life.
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Dark Horse Entrepreneurs
My mission is to create an Entrepreneurial Economy for Aotearoa New Zealand; an alternative education system - the global online social education e-commerce network of the 3rd millennium. I am registered with the NZ Teachers Council as a Self-Employed Teacher of Entrepreneurism and the Founding Director of Dark Horse University to be registered in due course.
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Friday Networking Lunch
This group started off in Auckland (2008) as a Breakfast meeting called Bullshit breakfast Not at all just no bull networking, this was held once a month then developed into the 2nd Friday Networking Lunch using the networking power of Linkedin.
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NZ Business Network - Auckland Region
The NZ Business Network is aimed at the owners and managers of existing businesses, especially those that have staff, who want to: Grow their existing business; Increase the profitability of their current business; Develop their leadership and management skills; Review and improve the operations of their existing business; Learn new skills or knowledge from colleagues and guest speakers; Launch a new product or service; Export their existing product
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Papakura & Franklin Business Breakfasts
The Papakura & Franklin Business Breakfasts offer breakfast networking opportunities for business owners to the south of Auckland. This is a chance to meet other business owners who encounter the same challenges and opportunities experienced by rural businesses in South Auckland. Make valuable contacts, learn something new and listen to a top keynote speaker.
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Speed Networking
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development is providing an innovative new way to expand your local business contacts and also fine tune your marketing pitch.
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The Auckland Executive Club
Women networking for positive growth. The Auckland Executive Club membership is aimed at women in senior management, the professions, business owners and people with specialist skills. We welcome new faces at every meeting, and look forward to welcoming many more. Our aim is to inspire, encourage and lift the thinking of what women can do. Each speaker will vary in style and format but essentially we want our members to walk on air when they leave, knowing they can reach greater heights.
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The Effective Network
The Effective Network offers evening networking opportunities for business owners to the north of Auckland. This is an opportunity to meet with other business owners, make valuable contacts, learn something new and have some fun.
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Venus Networks - Henderson Group
Venus is a community designed to help women in business achieve profitable, sustainable growth in their business. The Henderson meets at BNZ Partners Centre 373 Great North Road, Henderson every second Wednesday 9.30-10.30am.
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Venus Networks - Manukau Group
Venus is a community designed to help women in business achieve profitable, sustainable growth in their business. The Manukau meets at Urban Soul Cafe every second Tuesday 9.30 -10.30am.
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Venus Networks - Newmarket Group
Venus is a community designed to help women in business achieve profitable, sustainable growth in their business. The Newmarket meets at Platter Davis Crescent Newmarket Auckland every second Wednesday 9.30-10.30am.
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Venus Networks - Parnell Group
Venus is a community designed to help women in business achieve profitable, sustainable growth in their business. The Parnell meets at Tasca Cafe, Nuffield Street Newmarket Auckland City every second Wednesday 9.30-10.30am.
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Womens Business Support Network
The Womens Business Support Network is a semi formal gathering of women involved in business and those who are planning to start their own business. Our aims are to build and support an environment that is conducive to business growth through support services, ranging from networking, business support information sharing creativity and fun.
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Young NZ Business Professionals Network
This group is for young business professionals in their 20s and 30s looking to hang out with like-minded people. We will meet in a different location once a month to network, socialise and share ideas and advice. I want this group to provide an easy way to make both business and social connections, as well as having a bit of fun along the way.
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