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BA5

Our BA5 are supported by the Horowhenua District Council, HNZT and Electra. These monthly gatherings provide the perfect opportunity for business owners to network, socialise, share experiences and make valuable business connections in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. You’ll also hear from some exciting and innovative speakers about national and international topics, and how these relate to Horowhenua.  

ELECTRA BA5

Each month The Horowhenua Company Ltd brings business leaders to speak on various topics of interest.

The next event is being held on Thursday 16th May, at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Levin, at 5.30pm.

Shamubeel Eaqub is an experienced economist who makes economics easy. He is also an author, media commentator and a thought leading public speaker. 

APRIL BA5 - NICOLA NATION, ĀRKINA FOUNDATION 

The Ākina Foundation is a social enterprise which aims to transform the economy by working alongside government, businesses, iwi and community-led organisations to put positive social and environmental impact at the heart of our economy. 

MARCH BA5 - ELECTRA, BETTER NZ TRUST, & EECA   

Jeffy Palamattam, Sustainability Lead at Electra, along with Rob Birnie, an advocacy for electric vehicles and sustainable transport from Better NZ Trust, and Camilla Cochrane,  Manager Transport at  EECA spoke to over 70 people at Te Takeretanga o Kura- hau-pō on the future of electric cars, transport and infrastructure to support the future change facing business owners fleets. 

FEBRUARY BA5 DAVID CUNLIFFE   - POLIS CONSULTING 

David Cunliffe is a New Zealand management consultant and former politician and Director in Polis Consulting. David shared his views on the new government's first 100 days and the regional opportunities he sees for Horowhenua, particularly with the Ō2NL project set to unlock the district to future growth.  

BRAD OLSEN  - ECONOMIST - INFOMETRICS 

Brad Olsen spoke to a large audience at the November BA5, on the current economic climate and what it means for the regions. 

MELISSA CLARK-REYNOLDS - THE FUTURE IS HERE  

Here are a selection of photos from August BA5, for more photos check out our Facebook page.

FLORENCE VAN DYKE - HOROWHENUA COUNCIL CHAMBERS 

Here are a selection of photos from August BA5, for more photos check out our Facebook page.

CHRIS MONEY FROM EY - TE TAKERETANGA O KURA-HAU-PŌ

Here are a selection of photos from June BA5, for more photos check out our Facebook page.

BREAKING THE MOULD  - TE AWAHOU NIEUWE STROOM  JUNE BA5

Here are a selection of photos from June BA5 - to see more images check out out Facebook Page

WAYNE BISHOP GROUP  - TOTARA INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK  MAY BA5

Here are a selection of photos from May BA5, for more photos check out our Facebook page

BA5 EVENT SPEAKERS

Below are our past speakers at our BA5.

 You can find a selection of their presentations here and in our Resources for Business section

AUGUST 
2023

Florence Van Dyke

SEPT 2023

Melissa Clarke-Reynolds 

NOV 2023

Brad Olsen

Infometrics

FEB 2024

David Cunliffe

Polis Consulting

MARCH 24

Electra, EECA and Better NZ Trust

FEBRUARY
2023

Bernard Hickey on Economics, Politics and Business

MARCH
2023

Cameron Bagrie - Economist on our  current times and future predictions. 

APRIL
2023

Jamie Tout from NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport in Upper Hutt, NZ. 

MAY
2023

Wayne Bishop & Barry Judd from Wayne Bishop Group held at Bush Street Industrial Business Park.

JUNE 2023

Tim Costley, Guy Dobson & Jesse Willson at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom 

JULY 2023

Chris Money a Partner at EY on Economic & Fiscal Outlook - Budget 2023/4