Is our company a member?

You can check if your company is a member by searching your company or trading name in our Business Directory on the Waikato Chamber of Commerce website.

How much does membership cost?

Membership is calculated based on your number of full-time employees (FTE). Current pricing: 1-20 employees – $350, 21-40 – $700, 41+ – $1,400 (GST exclusive).

Can everyone from our company have a login? How do I get it?

Yes. The primary contact can log into the Members Portal and add employees so each person can create their own login. If you need help, email info@waikatochamber.co.nz.

Can I promote my business, service or events through the Chamber?

Yes. Members can promote through the Members Portal (Member-to-Member Deals, Hot Deals, Market Space) or book a paid EDM sent to our database at member rates.

Do you certify export documentation (e.g., Certificates of Origin)?

Yes. We provide both manual and electronic certification services. To set up an export documentation account, email info@waikatochamber.co.nz.

Is this an individual membership or business membership?

Memberships are for businesses — from sole traders to large corporates. All team members can attend events and access benefits under one membership.

Can I still join if I don't have a business?

Yes. You can join as an individual under Category A membership.

What do I get for being a member?

Members enjoy free and discounted events, training, networking opportunities, marketing exposure, and access to a supportive local business community.

What should I do after joining the Chamber?

Get involved! Attend events, connect with other members, and make use of our resources. The more you participate, the more value you’ll gain from your membership.

How do I pay my annual membership fees online?

Follow the payment instructions on your invoice or log in to the Members Portal to pay via the Billing tab. If no invoice appears, your account is up to date.

How can my company sponsor a Chamber event or programme?

We welcome sponsorship enquiries! Please email info@waikatochamber.co.nz to discuss available opportunities and tailored partnership options.

WESTPAC BUSINESS SMARTS

The Waikato Chamber of Commerce together with Westpac are proud to deliver the Westpac Business Smarts speaker series.

These events provide regular opportunities for Waikato businesses to gain access to expert knowledge from a variety of speakers across different industries and specialisations, and insight on a wide range of thought leadership topics.

2026 WESTPAC BUSINESS SMARTS EVENTS

11 November - Navigating the Export Journey

Whether you're exploring export opportunities for the first time or looking to grow your presence in international markets, understanding the support available can make all the difference.

Brought to you in partnership with Westpac New Zealand, join us for this Westpac Smarts session, bringing together experts from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) - Exporter Help team, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), alongside a local business sharing firsthand insights from their exporting journey.

Designed for businesses at any stage of the export process, this session will provide practical advice, valuable resources, and real-world experiences to help you navigate opportunities and challenges in global markets. You'll gain an understanding of the services and tools available to help New Zealand exporters navigate international markets, meet regulatory requirements, and build confidence in their export strategy.

The morning will begin with networking and morning tea, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow business owners and exporters, followed by presentations and a panel Q&A discussion featuring all speakers. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights relevant to their own export journey.

Register Here

23 September - Building Business Value, Succession and Choice

Exiting a business is one of the most significant decisions an owner will make, yet many leave succession and exit planning until it's too late to achieve the best possible outcome.

Brought to you in partnership with Westpac New Zealand, this event explored how business owners can take a strategic approach to exit planning well before they are ready to step away. The session examined the key elements of a successful business exit from strategic, people, and financial perspectives.

We were delighted to be joined by guest speaker Jenny Stilwell, an Australian-based strategy consultant and advisor, who drew on insights from her new book Value First, Exit Later: Strategies to build a valuable business, so you can scale, stay involved, or sell - on your terms. Jenny shared practical strategies for building business value, creating transferable businesses, and increasing the options available when the time comes to exit. Having led organisations as a CEO and built and grown her own successful businesses, Jenny understands firsthand the challenges facing business owners and leaders.

To continue the discussion, Jenny took part in a panel Q&A session facilitated by Brigitta Warren, Director of RecruitNet alongside panellists:

PJ Cairns, Executive Director - Head of Loan Product at Westpac New Zealand
Quinton de Bruin, Investment Advisor at Craigs Investment Partners; and
Peter Pooran, Chair of the Board of Directors at Stainless Design Ltd

Together, they provided valuable insights to help business owners prepare for the future and maximise the opportunities available when the time comes to transition.

29 May - Beyond the Budget: Business Insights Over Breakfast

The morning after the 2026 Budget announcement we were joined by two highly respected leaders for a practical, business-focused post-Budget breakfast, designed to cut through the noise and get straight to what matters for New Zealand businesses.

Reuben Tucker, Managing Director of Westpac, explored the implications for banking, companies, and the wider commercial landscape.
Mark Lister, Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners, unpacked what the Budget means for investment markets and investor confidence.

Together, they broke down the key announcements, highlighted risks and opportunities, and shared insights to help the audience make confident decisions in the year ahead.

Brought to you in partnership with Craigs Investment Partners and Westpac New Zealand.

5 March - Understanding Your Business Obligations: Commerce Commission Insights

The Commerce Commission plays an important role in ensuring New Zealand’s markets are competitive, consumers and businesses are informed and empowered, and their interests protected, and sectors with little or no competition are appropriately regulated.

Brought to you in partnership with Westpac New Zealand, this session provided clear insight into how the Commerce Commission operates, what it expects from Waikato businesses and key obligations under the Fair Trading, Commerce and Consumer Guarantees Acts. The presenters also shared current trends emerging from consumer complaints and investigations, and outlined the Commission's enforcement priorities.

Specific insights were shared on:

Groceries
Electricity
Competition regulation and cartels

This was a valuable opportunity for business owners, directors and managers to hear directly from the Commerce Commission, to engage with senior leaders during the Q&A session, and understand how the law applies in practice.

2025 WESTPAC BUSINESS SMARTS EVENTS

29 October - Harnessing AI for Small Business Success

This session delivered by two experienced practitioners (David Remmerswaal - Dimple Digital & Matt Browning - Incredible Software) who have supported hundreds of Kiwi businesses, was designed to equip attendees with practical, affordable, and immediately actionable ways AI can support growth.