Bonno Dog Chews
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At the centre of our business support eco-system is the Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network.
It’s a programme funded by the Aotearoa New Zealand Government and delivered by our Growth Advisors here at Northland NZ for the Taitokerau Northland region.
Sessions with a Growth Advisor are free for Taitokerau Northland pāhiki.
How it works
- To book your free Discovery Session with a Growth Advisor, all businesses need to be registered with the Regional Business Partnership Network (RBP).
- To complete your registration, you will need a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN).
- Once you have your NZBN number, complete the registration process on the Regional Business Partnership (RBP) Network.
- Once you are registered on the RBP website, you’ll be directed through to your allocated Growth Advisor to book in a discovery meeting.
Register your business on the RBP website
Discovery Meeting Location
Your Discovery Meeting can take place at The Orchard Business and Event Hub in Whangārei (where we are based), online or at one of venues we regularly travel to around the region in Kaitaia, Ngawha (Kaikohe), Dargaville, Waipu and Mangawhai.
What happens after your session?
After your Discovery Session, your Growth Advisor will come back to you with an Action Plan. This can include any mix of things – and will depend on what's most relevant to you. It can range from simple things, such as introducing you to a useful new contact, through to helping you into some key management training or facilitating support for your new R&D project.
Your Growth Advisor will be your main contact person and your new business champion! They will check in regularly to see how you're going. And they're always just a phone call away if you need them.
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR SUPPORTING BUSINESSES
One of the options your Growth Advisor can explore with you is whether your pāhiki qualifies for funding to develop your business skills from the Management Capability Fund.
Capability Development Voucher funding helps business owners access business training and coaching services, by providing them with up to 50% subsidy towards the registered service cost.
Before committing to a course of action you will have the opportunity to meet with the training providers directly. Your Growth Advisor will help you weigh up your options and will follow up with you to ensure you are getting the help you need to grow your business.
One to Some Training Workshops
These workshops are registered with the Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) as a one to some workshop and your business may qualify for part-funding.
Not Registered with the RBP Network?
Register here: web.regionalbusinesspartners.co.nz/business/
Already Registered with the RBP Network?
Email your Growth Advisor to let them know you are interested in attending one of these courses.
2026 ONE TO SOME WORKSHOPS CALENDAR
Leadership Development – Positive People
This proven Leadership Development Program blends best-practice theory, real-world examples, discussion, and experiential learning to deliver real impact. Designed for lasting behaviour change and stronger leadership, the workshop series will maximise potential and boost performance across your organisation. (4x 3hr in-person sessions) Starts 28th May 2026
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Women Who Follow Through: Practical Time Management Training – Woven Collaboration
This 6-month virtual programme is designed for women business owners who want to stop feeling stretched and start making real progress in their business. Facilitated by strategist Carolyn Smith and business coach Vicki Moselen, you’ll be supported to take control of your time, focus on what matters, and follow through on your goals. Beginning 3rd June.
Find out more or view the Woven Collaboration website
Social Media Workshop for Business Owners – Your Wing Woman Socials
Led by Teale Vint from Your Wing Woman Socials, this beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for business owners who want to learn how to create content with confidence and finally understand what to post and why. Whangarei over two nights 2nd & 3rd June 5pm-7pm, and Kaitaia 23rd June 10.30-3.30pm
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Pathway to Profit - Business Growth Stratagem
Across 6 weeks, pathway to profit equips business owners with practical strategies for building a profitable, resilient business in marketing, sales, operations, finance, and scalability. Starts 30th June, 2026. Online.
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