Boost your Business '26
Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 6:00PM
Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 6:00PM
Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 6:00PM
Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 6:00PM
Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 6:00PM
Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 6:00PM
Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 6:00PM
Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 6:00PM
The Dowse Art Museum
Event Description
Calling all side hustlers, start-ups, and established business owners.
Join us for the 2026 Boost Your Business Series - a FREE workshop series designed to connect, inspire, and support our business community to grow and thrive.
In partnership with Wellington Pasifika Business Network, Hutt City Council & WellingtonNZ
Whether you're just getting started or ready to level up, this series is for YOU.
Session One: Building Your Workforce - Wednesday, 6 May
with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD)
Looking to grow your team, strengthen your workforce, or better understand what support is available to you as an employer?
MSD will walk you through the practical tools, funding, and services available to help you recruit, train, and retain staff, while reducing costs and building a sustainable workforce.
Come and learn all about what support services are available to you.
What you’ll learn:
– How to access local talent across Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Kāpiti
– How the Flexi-wage subsidy can help reduce the cost of hiring and training staff
– Ways to support on-the-job training and upskilling for your employees
– How Mana in Mahi can help you train staff toward qualifications while receiving financial support
– Access to MSD-funded pre-employment training and work readiness programmes
– Support available if your business is going through change, downsizing, or closure, including redeployment services
Whether you’re hiring your first employee or expanding your team, this session will give you clarity and practical support options you can use straight away.
Who Should Attend:
– Side hustlers and aspiring entrepreneurs
– Start-ups and new business owners
– Established businesses ready to grow or refine
Time:
Doors open: 5:30PM
Workshops: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Cost:
Free for our business community
Food & Refreshments:
Enjoy dinner provided by the amazing team at Amilagi’s Catering, come straight from work and we’ll take care of the rest.
When
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Wednesday 6 May 2026
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6:00PM - 7:30PM
Wednesday 20 May 2026
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6:00PM - 7:30PM
Wednesday 3 June 2026
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6:00PM - 7:30PM
Wednesday 17 June 2026
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Contact
Where
The Dowse Art Museum
45 Laings Road
Lower Hutt
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Event Partner
https://wellingtonpasifikabusinessnetwork.com/
Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at The Dowse Art Museum.
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