Articles tagged with Regional Business Partner Network
New Zealand Launches Free Business Resilience Training for Small Enterprises
6 days ago | 117 viewsThe New Zealand government has launched a fully funded training initiative through the Regional Business Partner Network to help small and medium enterprises improve business resilience, continuity planning, and preparedness for disruption. This program, available nationwide from May to August via workshops, webinars, and online content, aims to equip businesses with practical tools to manage change and strengthen performance without cost barriers. The initiative complements existing support and emphasizes the importance of resilience in ensuring long-term business success amid uncertainty.
Tags: Cameron Brewer Small Business Regional Business Partner Network Business Continuity Resilience Training New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Business Continuity & Resilience Awareness Week Small and Medium Enterprises Business ResilienceNew Zealand Launches AI Advisory Pilot to Boost Small Business Productivity
4 months ago | 785 viewsThe New Zealand government is launching an AI Advisory Pilot programme to help small businesses access and confidently use artificial intelligence tools, providing up to $15,000 in co-funding and expert support tailored to their needs. This initiative, running for at least six months through the Regional Business Partner Network, aims to boost productivity, economic growth, and responsible AI adoption while addressing challenges like privacy and data management. Additionally, the government is investing $70 million over seven years in AI research and innovation to strengthen New Zealand’s competitive edge and support long-term economic benefits.
Tags: Chris Penk Shane Reti Small Business Artificial Intelligence AI Advisory Pilot New Zealand Regional Business Partner Network AI Strategy MBIE New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology