Member Testimonials

Following our events we use an online survey to gain feedback for the speakers, venue and organisers. Here's what people are saying:

"It seems to me this is a necessary lifeline for all NZ women living and working in the UK. Was impressed by the high level of conversation and critical thinking in the audience. Nice to be a part of."

"The fantastic women that you meet at these events"

"It is great way to meet and connect with like minded people, it provides support and provides interesting insights."

"The network provides a unique opportunity to interact with a range of wonderful, welcoming, women who have a 'can do' attitude."

"Each event I attend leaves me with new ideas and inspires - why wouldn't I want to share that."

"Every event I've attended has exceeded my expectations!"

"I arrived in London feeling overwhelmed by the thousands of directions one could take in this city and the months it could take to get to know which ones lead to opportunities.  A friend introduced me to the NZ Business Women's Network ...an upbeat and spirited group of women living and working in London who are happy to share their experience to help other NZ women find their way. The events are great fun and inspirational.  I've been introduced to some amazing friends who have given their time and expertise when I most needed it. Long may it continue!"

“It was a great chance to launch back into the world of intelligent NZ females.”

"Dame Judith's speech was inspirational and provided some good practical ideas. Her down to earth style helped to demystify how people like her achieve great things."

“Wish I'd known about the network sooner! It was a fantastic evening, and great to meet kiwi women with similar experiences trying to get on in Britain.”

“Best event of this type I have been to in London by a mile, and I attend many!”

“I can never tire of evenings spent with intelligent, gutsy kiwi women.”

“I like the mix of food, looking at inspirational things kiwis have done and the relaxed atmosphere of NZBWN.”

“Every single time I meet someone new and someone I'm really glad I've met.”

“All the women who attend are interested in meeting other women; everyone has something to give to the group.”

“There are no pretentions in this group, just like-minded women who genuinely want to help each other better themselves. It is also great to regain/retain your unique Kiwi identity.”

“Great networking potential, optimism, engagement, friendly people – and I always feel a buzz after attending!.”

“Stories like Janiene’s always make me feel inspired. It is great to hear Kiwis doing so well and I know that our give-it-a-go ethos is part of it.”

“I have been in the UK for 22 years and miss NZ and the upfront honesty and bluntness of fellow kiwis. It is a refreshing change to be in a room full of New Zealander's to discuss our different experiences about being away from home, our experiences at home and what we hope for the future.”

“I found the speaker very interesting with more than one or two parallels to relate to.”

“The wine talk was interesting but the business talk was fascinating and offered insights into business that was very valuable.”

“So inspiring – a reminder to all of us not to lose ourselves and who we are, within the crazy rat race that London tends to become for all of us.”

“Peta's presentation was exactly what I needed; she was fun, down-to-earth, engaging, entertaining, thought-provoking, and most-of-all inspirational.”

“These events are a great way to meet Kiwi women who are working in the UK and to build relationships.”

“The women you meet are always great fun and extremely positive about life.”

“It is always inspiring for me to meet such talented, enthusiastic, vibrant women who are making the most of their lives.”

Our March 1st Guest Speaker is Sarah Gibbs

Sarah Gibbs - TrilogyThe Guest Speaker for our March 1st New Zealand Business Womens Network Meeting is Sarah Gibbs, co-founder of Trilogy.

Come and network with New Zealand Business Women in the first of our inspiring BiMonthly network meetings of the year and hear Sarah Gibbs, one of the founding sisters behind Trilogy - New Zealands leading natural skincare brand.

Hear how after working in London corporate finance, Sarah returned to New Zealand to establish one of New Zealand’s fastest growing small companies with her sister Catherine. Seven years later, Trilogy is distributed in 10 international markets including the United Kingdom and Ireland and has offices in Wellington, Melbourne, Sydney and London.

You’ll also be able to sample some of this fabulous range and network with other New Zealand business women working and living in London.

As an added bonus we have again secured Anna Hansen’s Restaurant, The Modern Pantry, as our venue for the night, For those of you who have not had the chance to meet Anna she is a prestigious Kiwi Chef and Owner of ‘The Modern Pantry’ Restaurant in Clerkenwell, just a hop skip and jump from the Central City. Anna has been selected as one of 100 of the world's top up and coming chefs recently. For more info see the Modern Pantrys website: http://www.themodernpantry.co.uk/

After the networking around 8:30pm you are welcome to have a meal with some of your new contacts. As some of us experienced after October's Networking evening The Modern Pantry's food is superb!

To get on the list at the door you will need to be in very very quick. There will be no paper tickets, once we receive your payment via secure server on our website www.nzwomen.co.uk you will be added to the door list. Confirmation that we received your payment will be immediate after paying by both email and onscreen.

I can't stress enough how quick you will have to be here as it will be a small audience and Sarah is a real treat to listen to. Our November event sold out within days and I'm sure this will be the same.

Your entrance fee will reserve your seat, get you some sumptuous nibbles from our renowned Kiwi Chef and a glass of wine or two. You'll also be able to help us support one of our causes with £1 of your ticket price going towards the Conway Wickliffe Trust.

Tickets are available now from the NZ Business Women's Website so have your credit card or paypal account ready.

Door Prize

You will be able to drop your business card (or similar size note) into our door prize for a lovely Trilogy gift hamper. To reserve your seat click the link below:

http://www.nzwomen.co.uk/component/registrationpro/?func=details&did=4

A Fresh Start

Its time to wipe the slates clean and get yourself a Fresh Start for 2010. On Sunday the 24th January you will have your hair styled, make up done and a professional photo shoot. On top of this you'll be able to have a colour consultation and after the event receive a set of professionally finished photos. You will also get to meet a bunch of kiwi women in business and work on your all important LinkedIn profile (Your CV for the digital age). If you are interested book your tickets now!

Summary of November event

It was wonderful to see so many of you at our last event held Wednesday 18th of November at ANZ in Canary Wharf. If your calendar is anything like mine I know just how difficult it is to fit anything extra into your schedule over the holiday season. Thanks to you all for helping promote the network and helping us grow such a diverse network of women, I have been receiving an email a day lately from Kiwi's who have just arrived over here or are desperate to get networking, so chances are if you havent made it to an event for a while you will see new faces in January, which is always good!

Our evening started with getting to know some new people by introducing ourselves to those on our table and brainstorming by sharing our own top tips for networking and building relationships. One of the aims of this Network is to share ideas and help each other. I have consolidated these tips into a cheat sheet, which is attached.

Next we listened to Dallas Leigh-Hill with her 10 Commandments of Peak Performance. Dallas was an amazing speaker and her own personal experiences helped convey her message to us. I'm very much looking forward to reading Dallas's book once it's out as it sounds like she's interviewed a number of peak performers who have excelled in their field. Thank you Dallas!

Congratulations to Joanna Reesby who won our first door prize of a place at Dallas's next workshop in January. Our second door prize was won by Linda Cook which was kindly donated by New Zealand hair dresser Christa Loisel of Ena Salon. The package included a free cut, colour and manicure. Christa also donated a 30% voucher to all who attended on the night. Please help support Christa in building her London client base.