Who we are

Every business needs a champion – someone in their corner, who they know has their back when they need it most. And that’s us.

Since 1904, Tauranga Business Chamber has been backing business in the Western Bay of Plenty – making us the region’s go-to business hub. Our role is to make it easier for you to do business. We connect, support and empower our community, and advocate for the best outcomes that will benefit all businesses. We are experts in local business who can put you in touch with the right people, the right information, and the right tools to help you reach your goals.

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Spring Fling Networking Lunch Recap: A Celebration of Growth and Connection

20 November 2024

Media Release: Renowned media personality to Emcee Tauranga’s prestigious awards

8 November 2024

UAE Free Trade Agreement timely boost for Bay of Plenty exporters

5 November 2024

Prequalification: A Growing Concern for Small to Medium Businesses

23 October 2024

Seize The Opportunity: Shifting the Mindset For Tauranga Young Professionals

1 October 2024

From Challenges to Triumphs: Women Shaping the Business Scene in the Bay of Plenty

23 September 2024

Redefining Storage: The Innovative Spirit and Success of Kliptank

13 September 2024

Waihi Beach shops. Businesses stand together on Western Bay's Easter Sunday Trading Policy

Easter Trading: A Unified Voice for Western Bay Businesses

3 September 2024

Small Business Success Requires Innovation and Resilience

3 September 2024

Cancer Society Helps Businesses Navigate Cancer at Work

7 August 2024

New Tauranga City Council: What It Means for Chamber Members

7 August 2024

Tauranga Mayoral Candidates Weigh in on New Housing Policy Changes

12 July 2024

Christie McGregor | Partner at Copeland Ashcroft

Holiday Act Revisions and New Health & Safety Reforms

1 July 2024

Kate Stubbing, Senior Associate at Cooney Lees Morgan

Latest RMA and Housing Updates in Tauranga and Western Bay

1 July 2024

Potential leaders picked to go head-to-head in Tauranga Mayoral Debate: Update Media Statement

19 June 2024

Chelsea Winter - BWN Speaker Series 2024 - Salina Galvan Photography

Event Recap: Business Women’s Network Speaker Series 2024: Bring Your ‘A’ Game

14 June 2024

Tauranga’s Top Event and Meeting Venues 2024

10 June 2024

Media Release: Chamber poll reveals community’s key priorities for Council candidates

15 May 2024

The EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: Unlocking Opportunities for the Bay of Plenty

9 May 2024

Are you ready to lead your business through a major crisis?

1 May 2024

CERT NZ’s 2023 Security Report – Reducing Business Owners Risk

1 May 2024

Introducing the Western Bay of Plenty Women’s Fund

23 April 2024

Chamber evolution to meet rapidly changing environment

8 April 2024

Long-serving Manager departs Tauranga Chamber

8 April 2024

Member Spotlight – Woods Agency

28 March 2024

BWN DayBreak Innovation Festival Recap

22 March 2024

7 steps to get ahead with your business in 2024

19 March 2024

Staff payroll changes and tips from 1 April 2024

19 March 2024

Advocating for Tauranga and Western Bay’s long-term growth plans

1 March 2024

Why two-factor authentication is crucial for cyber insurance

29 February 2024

Event Recap: Tauranga Business Chamber Golf Tournament 2024 with ASB

15 February 2024

Why an employment relationship is special: court decision

5 February 2024

Member Spotlight: The Lifesaving Wings of Aerocool Rescue Helicopter

5 February 2024

Trial Periods – Common Pitfalls to avoid as an Employer

31 January 2024

Review 2023: Business Women’s Network 2023

15 December 2023

Building Success: Playbook for Business Transformation

4 December 2023

Industry events foster growth and collaboration in Tauranga’s business community

21 November 2023

Corporates consider Tauranga CBD an asset for staff retention

8 November 2023

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Confidential Document Destruction: Building a business with a sustainable future

6 November 2023

New culinary degree feeds top talent to the Bay of Plenty hospitality scene

27 October 2023

Road pricing: options for the future of Tauranga’s roading infrastructure

10 October 2023

Recruiting workers from overseas: what comes first, the job offer or the visa?

4 October 2023

A group of business people networking at an event.

Networking: How to connect with your local business community

3 October 2023

New Zealand Blood Service: Driving the business community to become donors

18 September 2023

Fruitometry: Growing success in the kiwifruit industry with AI

5 September 2023

How creativity improves wellbeing in the workplace

29 August 2023

Intellectual property rights and your business

15 August 2023

Waipuna Hospice: The importance of connections with the business community

1 August 2023

BWN Speaker Series 2023 event, themed Paving the way.

Event Recap: Business Women’s Network Speaker Series 2023: Paving the Way

5 July 2023

Why businesses need to walk the talk on environmental sustainability

3 July 2023

Farmer Autovillage Tauranga Business Awards 2025

Entries for the Farmer Autovillage Tauranga Business Awards 2025 have now closed. The judging process is underway.

The Awards Ceremony is the perfect way to inspire your team and customers with a range of incredible local success stories. Secure your tickets to the Bay’s premier black-tie business event on 13 February 2025 at Mercury Baypark Arena.

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Business Growth Hub

Our Business Growth Hub is a comprehensive suite of tools and information for business owners at all stages of their business journey. Our team will provide you with expert guidance and connections to get you where you want to go.

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Business Women’s Network

Business Women’s Network is the leading business community for women in the Western Bay of Plenty. Formed by women, for women, BWN inspires to better support and champion women in business through incredible events, news and connections.

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Events

We are the leaders in local business events. From our popular Business After 5 and distinguished speaker events, to our sell-out Business Awards and Golf Day, there’s always something worth checking out.

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Who we are

Every business needs a champion – someone in their corner, who they know has their back when they need it most. And that’s us.

Latest news

Spring Fling Networking Lunch Recap: A Celebration of Growth and Connection

Media Release: Renowned media personality to Emcee Tauranga’s prestigious awards

UAE Free Trade Agreement timely boost for Bay of Plenty exporters

Prequalification: A Growing Concern for Small to Medium Businesses

Seize The Opportunity: Shifting the Mindset For Tauranga Young Professionals

From Challenges to Triumphs: Women Shaping the Business Scene in the Bay of Plenty

Redefining Storage: The Innovative Spirit and Success of Kliptank

Easter Trading: A Unified Voice for Western Bay Businesses

Small Business Success Requires Innovation and Resilience

Cancer Society Helps Businesses Navigate Cancer at Work

New Tauranga City Council: What It Means for Chamber Members

Tauranga Mayoral Candidates Weigh in on New Housing Policy Changes

Holiday Act Revisions and New Health & Safety Reforms

Latest RMA and Housing Updates in Tauranga and Western Bay

Potential leaders picked to go head-to-head in Tauranga Mayoral Debate: Update Media Statement

Event Recap: Business Women’s Network Speaker Series 2024: Bring Your ‘A’ Game

Tauranga’s Top Event and Meeting Venues 2024

Media Release: Chamber poll reveals community’s key priorities for Council candidates

The EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: Unlocking Opportunities for the Bay of Plenty

Are you ready to lead your business through a major crisis?

CERT NZ’s 2023 Security Report – Reducing Business Owners Risk

Introducing the Western Bay of Plenty Women’s Fund

Chamber evolution to meet rapidly changing environment

Long-serving Manager departs Tauranga Chamber

Member Spotlight – Woods Agency

BWN DayBreak Innovation Festival Recap

7 steps to get ahead with your business in 2024

Staff payroll changes and tips from 1 April 2024

Advocating for Tauranga and Western Bay’s long-term growth plans

Why two-factor authentication is crucial for cyber insurance

Event Recap: Tauranga Business Chamber Golf Tournament 2024 with ASB

Why an employment relationship is special: court decision

Member Spotlight: The Lifesaving Wings of Aerocool Rescue Helicopter

Trial Periods – Common Pitfalls to avoid as an Employer

Review 2023: Business Women’s Network 2023

Building Success: Playbook for Business Transformation

Industry events foster growth and collaboration in Tauranga’s business community

Corporates consider Tauranga CBD an asset for staff retention

Confidential Document Destruction: Building a business with a sustainable future

New culinary degree feeds top talent to the Bay of Plenty hospitality scene

Road pricing: options for the future of Tauranga’s roading infrastructure

Recruiting workers from overseas: what comes first, the job offer or the visa?

Networking: How to connect with your local business community

New Zealand Blood Service: Driving the business community to become donors

Fruitometry: Growing success in the kiwifruit industry with AI

How creativity improves wellbeing in the workplace

Intellectual property rights and your business

Waipuna Hospice: The importance of connections with the business community

Event Recap: Business Women’s Network Speaker Series 2023: Paving the Way

Why businesses need to walk the talk on environmental sustainability

Farmer Autovillage Tauranga Business Awards 2025

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