Christchurch business owners left teary eyed over early Christmas gifts

There was hardly a dry eye in the house last Tuesday morning when more than 200 small business owners and self-employed people were surprised with good wishes and big red Christmas gift hampers – all donated, assembled and packed by their comrades up and down New Zealand.
With Christchurch having such a rough time and so [...]

Red Cross recognises efforts of BNI and its members

The New Zealand Red Cross yesterday acknowledge the contribution of BNI New Zealand and its thousands of members around the country – who contributed to Christchurch Earthquake relief this year – with a special plaque.
The generosity from New Zealand members has been extraordinary.
New Zealand BNI members donated approximately $62,294 – some donations were made by [...]

Quite possible BNI NZ’s oldest member talks on bombs, conmen and the environment

Having witnessed the devastation of the Hiroshima atom bomb after World War II, BNI’s oldest member 82-year-old Don Wilson has always wanted to make a difference and his new business is letting him do just that.
(Pictured: Don Wilson delivers his 10 minutes)
As a result the BNI Whakatane visitor host and local business owner continues to [...]

What’s your category?

By The Catalyst
All BNI members know that they are only allowed to represent one category in their chapter. However, although a clash with another member, or potential member, is one of the most common problems in BNI, it even goes further than that. Many members, even if sticking to their category, try and include everything [...]

BNI East Auckland celebrates ten years

BNI East Auckland (chartered 16th August 2001 and originally named BNI East Tamaki) recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary at the Pakuranga Country Club, where they have met for the majority of their 10 years.
BNI South / East Auckland directors Paul and Rosemary Meyer presented four members with their 10 year member pins, certificates and plaques.
Rosemary [...]