Hawke's Bay Events, Seminars and Workshops
Our Hawke’s Bay office offers a full calendar of seminars and workshops to help with your business training and development. In 2026, our specialists will cover leadership, HR and employment law, HR disciplinary and performance, tax and more. See below for details and return to this page for upcoming activities, including our popular Women Influencing Women events.
HR & Employment Law Update Seminar
Registration is now open for the ever-popular HR and Employment Law Update.
Join our HR experts on Wednesday, 29 July starting at 7.45am as they share the latest themes and insights on navigating today’s workplace challenges. Back by popular demand, they’ll also feature an interactive segment where an HR practitioner takes the “hot seat” for a quick-fire Q&A.
And, as always, Libby Brown of Brown & Bates will provide invaluable case law examples, ensuring you leave with practical HR takeaways and a clear understanding of recent legal developments.
Whether you’re an HR professional, business owner or leader, this session is a chance to:
- Hear fresh perspectives from practitioners in the field
- Learn from Libby’s case law updates
- Gain practical insights into employment law and HR challenges
- Connect with peers facing similar issues
Women Influencing Women – August Event
Join us on Wednesday, 19 August at 7.45am at Baker Tilly Staples Rodway for a relaxed and inspiring morning connecting with like-minded women.
We’re delighted to welcome Shaleah Lawrence, the founder of New Zealand skincare brand Earthwoven. Earthwoven provides safe, effective care for sensitive and reactive skin, with products that are clinically proven, dermatologist-tested, vegan, cruelty-free, and proudly made in New Zealand.
Shaleah will share the candid and authentic story behind her brand – one that was born from personal experience and determination.
After struggling with severe skin issues that conventional treatments couldn’t resolve, and discovering an allergy to common ingredients like parabens, she realised there had to be a better way. That journey led to the creation of Earthwoven.
This is an opportunity to hear firsthand about:
- Turning a personal challenge into a purpose-led business
- What it really takes to build a brand from the ground up
- Making key growth decisions, including investment and working internationally
- Lessons in resilience, adaptability and backing yourself
We host these events to celebrate our incredible clients. Come along, bring a friend, and enjoy a time of connection and conversation.
- When: Wednesday, 19 August - 7.45am
- Where: Baker Tilly Staples Rodway HB, 205 Hastings Street South, Hastings
HR workshop series 2026
Let us help you tackle your tough employment issues .....
Please join Kerry Tattersall as she leads our 2026 HR Workshop Series. She will deliver these in person and online informative workshops on everything you need to know about how to tackle disciplinary issues, poor performance, absence management, ending employment, leading effective meetings, delegating, and more. Workshops can also be held in-house at your location with your team.
All workshops
- Time: 9am, 1 or 2 hour workshop
- Cost: $399pp + GST, 2 hour workshop or $250 + GST, 1 hour workshop
- Location: 205 Hastings Street S, Hastings in person or MS Teams Online
HR workshop series topics include...
Equip yourself with tools and knowledge to handle employee absences and medical incapacity. We'll cover legal frameworks, best practices and provide practical management strategies.
- When: Tuesday, 31 March
- Workshop CONCLUDED
We’ll dig deep on how to manage disciplinary matters in this two hour workshop and you’ll leave with a clear and practical understanding of how to follow a fair and reasonable process.
- When: Thursday, 21 May
- Workshop CONCLUDED
This two hour workshop covers termination processes, employee rights, employer obligations and best practice for handling resignations, dismissals, redundancies and personal grievances.
- When: Thursday, 15 October
- Register HERE
In this one hour workshop we'll cover key legal requirements, employer obligation, and practical steps to support staff and manage absences effectively when employees are injured outside of work
- When: Thursday, 7 May
- Workshop CONCLUDED
We’ll provide you everything you need to know in this two hour workshop on how to tackle poor performance and get your employees back on track.
- When: Thursday, 29 October
- Register HERE