Networking in Tauranga, Bayfair, Pāpāmoa, Rotorua, Whakatāne and Hamilton.

Successful Networking offers a friendly, non-threatening environment, in which to exchange ideas and share information.

Whether you are an experienced networker or new to the field, we can provide a stimulating, welcoming environment in which we can assist you to develop your business.

The 3 principles that Successful Networking is founded upon are, Connect, Network, Collaborate.

How it works...

We believe that the people who join our networking groups are businesspeople that have the ability to see just more than what's in it for me. They are people dedicated to their business but know in a network situation if other businesses around them are doing well then this is also a response to what the network offers. We all have networks, no one is an Island, and a group of like-minded businesspeople can be a force to be reckoned with.

Each week we pose a topic via a question or statement that we hope elicits our members to share their thoughts about the topic, and also how it relates to your particular business. This is a very informal format and can be very enlightening and at times extremely funny. We aim to create a space where businesspeople feel free to participate and express how and what their business is about.

We believe that referrals between businesses can happen when relationships are developed and trust is gained. 

Networking is a great way to interact between businesses and that leads to new opportunities for everybody.

A big thanks to those who continue to be members, you are such a great bunch, and we value our relationships greatly.

We are always open to new members coming along to our groups in Rotorua and Tauranga and ask that you contact us first so we can discuss where best fits you and your industry type. We do have a rule of only one industry type per group so feel free to discuss this with us.

Group Meetings

Meeting information

Meetings are held weekly at venues around the Bay of Plenty. We welcome proactive businesses to join us and share your business vision and what you do. We are a relaxed but active group with a joint aim to enhance your business through building relationships.

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If you would like to come along as a visitor, please contact us first as we have a policy of only one business type per group.

Click on our area tabs above for Rotorua, Tauranga or Whakatane to see the members in each of our groups.

Pāpāmoa East - Commencing March 2025. The meetings will be from 7.30am until 8.30am each week on a Thursday.

Rotorua - The Lake. The group weekly meeting is held every Tuesday morning starting at 7.30am. Held at Zippys Central Cafe, 1153 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua Central.

Bayfair - The weekly meeting is held every Friday morning starting at 7.30 am at Zone Cafe (upstairs), Owens Place Mount Maunganui.

Pāpāmoa - Each week the group meeting is held on a Wednesday morning starting at 7.15 am at Double Teaspoon Cafe, Pāpāmoa Plaza, 7 Gravatt Rd Pāpāmoa Beach.

Tauranga - This group holds its meeting every Wednesday in the Tauranga CBD.  Situated at Oscar and Otto, 51 The Strand, Tauranga.
The meetings run from 7.30am until 8.30am.

Tauranga - The Successful Ones. The group meeting is held every Thursday at Little Long Espresso and Eatery, 39 Spring Street, Tauranga CBD with a starting time of 7.30 am and finishing at 8.30 am.

Tauranga - The Journey Junkies - This group holds its meeting every Thursday @ Bosco The Lakes, 1 Caslani Lane Pyes Pa, with the meetings starting at 8am and finishing at 9am. This later start time is to fit in with the venues operating hours.

Bethlehem - This group will be commencing sometime around Mid 2025. If you are interested in joining, give Denise a call or email her to discuss this further.

 Whakatāne - Central - This group is in the planning stages with a 2025 commencement time frame expected.

Waikato Region - There has also been interest shown in this area and so planning is underway for a Hamilton based group for this year.

Auckland - Although only early days, we have had interest in Auckland as a region to operate Successful Networking groups and we again would ask, that if you are interested, give Denise a call.

Recognizing that Auckland has a widespread geographical layout we would be interested in what areas you would consider becoming part of Successful Networking. Talk to us and collaborate on this if it interests you.

Future events and further Networking opportunities for members.

Each year we hold regular events where members from ALL the groups meet and get to know each other and their businesses. We do this in many different ways from a casual meet and greet every 2 to 3 months on a Friday afternoon, to a SPEED NETWORKING evening to a twice-yearly event where partners of members are also invited.

We strongly believe that Networking is not just about the weekly meetings, but it is also about getting to know and understanding your fellow group members while it is also about the members of the wider groups knowing each other. We have many members that collaborate within their group but also collaborate across the groups. This sort of networking adds value and contributes to members businesses and is a powerful tool in growing your business.

Having these events also allows us to give back to members and show our appreciation to members and their partners. To have a successful business we are always appreciative of the people who support our members and acknowledging your support network, for us is important. As Denise says, " Happy Wife, Happy Life".