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Welcome to The Networking Group

The Networking Group (TNG) is a networking organisation that connects Trades, Services and Professionals. It is your opportunity to grow strong business relationships with your fellow Members and thus receive and give referrals.

TNG promotes the power of ‘word of mouth’ marketing, which is an immensely effective way of growing your business. Meetings are held fortnightly in a relaxed atmosphere where everyone is able to promote their business with no significant costs once you have joined.

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April 2023

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Weekly Webinar

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Albany

Silverdale

Papamoa

Mt Eden – Connect@Noon

Warkworth – Connect@Noon

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Hibiscus Coast – Connect@Noon

Epsom

Kumeu

Cambridge

NorthWest

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Rosedale

Sandringham

Wairau

Tauranga South

North Shore – Connect@Noon

Weekly Webinar

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Pukekohe

Tauranga

Rotorua

Mt Wellington – Connect@Noon

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Ellerslie

Te Rapa

Palmerston North

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North Harbour

East Tamaki

Orewa

Orakei

Business Mastery Global

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Weekly Webinar

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Albany

Silverdale

Papamoa

Mt Eden – Connect@Noon

Warkworth – Connect@Noon

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Hibiscus Coast – Connect@Noon

Epsom

Kumeu

Cambridge

NorthWest

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TNG Auckland City

Karaka

Christchurch

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Rosedale

Sandringham

Wairau

Tauranga South

North Shore – Connect@Noon

Weekly Webinar

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Pukekohe

Tauranga

Rotorua

Mt Wellington – Connect@Noon

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Ellerslie

Te Rapa

Palmerston North

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North Harbour

East Tamaki

Orewa

Orakei

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The Power Of Networking

Mark Trafford - the IMPORTANCE of NETWORKING to position yourself for success.

Mark Trafford, TNG Director, took to the stage with four incredible speakers at the Tomato business event in June 2019. Mark covered the IMPORTANCE of NETWORKING to position yourself for success.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

AllAccountancyAccountantAccountant/BookkeepingAccountant/TaxAdvertisingArboristArchitectural DesignArtistAsset finance adviser / Car FinanceAudio Visual InstallationsAuto ServicesAutomationAutomotive Finance and LeasingBartercardBeauty TherapyBeauty Therapy and SkincareBehaviour Change/Habit SpecialistBookkeeper/Xero SupportBookkeepingBrand Strategy and Digital DesignBranded Apparel & Promotional ProductsBranded ProductsBranded Promotional GoodsBranding and Marketing CommunicationsBuilderBuilding Inspection/Meth & AsbestosBusinessBusiness AcceleratorBusiness AdvisorBusiness and Internet MarketingBusiness BrokerBusiness CoachBusiness Consultancy: ManagementBusiness ConsultantBusiness FinanceBusiness Finance InvoicingBusiness Growth SpecialistBusiness InsuranceBusiness IT Service & SolutionsBusiness SalesBusiness support and events for tiny businesses and the self-employedBusiness Support for Self EmployedCar Repairs and ServicingCareer Exploration CoachingCatalyst Coaching for VitalityChartered Accountancy PracticeChartered AccountantChiropractorCloud IT SolutionsCo-Working SpaceCommercial Insurance BrokerCommercial/Domestic InsuranceCompanion Driving ServiceContent WriterCopywriterCopywriter & EditorCorporate WineCredit ControlCrypto CurrencyCrypto Currency - BitcoinCustom Artwork/Illustration/DesignData RecoveryDentistDesign and Branding StudioDigital CurrencyDigital Lead GenerationDJDog TrainerDomestic Window and Oven CleaningDomestic/Commercial/General/Fire InsuranceDriving InstructorDukebox & Photobooth HireE-commerce SolutionsElectrical repairs and installationsElectricianElectriciansEmail MarketingEmployment Consultant and HREntertainment: Go KartingEstate Planning/Trustee ServicesEstates & Trusts Law AdviserExterior Building Wash ServicesExterior building washingExterior Cleaning ServicesFinancial Personal TrainerFire & General InsuranceFire ProtectionFitness - Personal TrainerFlooringFlooring Retail StoreFood and Beverage IndustryGarden Maintenance/LawnmowingGardenerGardening Services and Landscape DesignGraphic Design and PrintGraphic Design and Social MediaGraphic Design for Web and PrintGraphic DesignerGroup FitnessGutter CleaningGutter Vacuuming/External Window CleaningGym Owner/Personal TrainerHairdresserHandymanHealth & Safety ConsultantHealth and SafetyHealth and WellbeingHealth and WellnessHealth CoachHome technology & securityHouse WashHuman ResourcesImmigration and settlement advisersIncome & Medical InsuranceInsuranceInsurance AdviserInsurance BrokerInsurance Risk/LifeInterior DesignerInternet and Business MarketingInvestment AdvisorInvestment/Share BrokersInvestmentsInvoice FunderIT ServicesIT Services: Data RecoveryIT Services: IT Support & Software/App DevelopmentIT Services/Cyber SecurityIT Services/Web BuildingIT SpecialistIT SupportIT Support ServicesIT Systems – Outsourcing/ConsultancyKiwiSaverKiwiSaver AdviserLand Developers – Surveying/Engineering/Resource PlanningLand DevelopmentLand SurveyorLaser engraving and cutting servicesLawLawn Mowing ServicesLawnmowing & Garden MaintenanceLawyerLawyer - All Aspects of LawLawyer – Family and Litigation LawLazer TagLead GenerationLeadership – Sales and Customer Service TrainingLeadership DevelopmentLeadership Development & FacilitationLegal ServicesLife & General InsuranceLife CoachLife InsuranceLife Insurance (Reg financial adviser)Life Insurance Adviser (Personal)Life/Risk InsuranceLife/Risk Insurance & KiwiSaverLifestyle Real Estate SalesLighting Design and ProductsManaged MoversManagement ConsultingMarketing Strategy/Digital Marketing and Social MediaMedia Sales/AdvertisingMediatorMembership & Business AdvisoryMeth TestingMini Golf; Gutter Vacuuming/External Window CleaningMobile AppsMobile MechanicMortgage AdvisorMortgage BrokerMortgagesmoss & mould, lawns, gardensMoversNew Home ConstructionOccupational H&SOccupational TherapyOffice Supportpack & unpackPainterPainter & DecoratorPainting and DecoratingPanel BeaterParty Hire EquipmentPersonal Insurance (life,risk,medical)Personal Lawpersonal riskPersonal StylistPersonal TrainerPhotographerPhotographer/Videographer 360Physio and OT for HandsPhysiotherapistPlumberPlumbingPlumbing and GasfittingPositive Psychology Life CoachingPresentations & public speaking coachingPrint & Promotional ProductsPrintingProfessional Pest ControlPropertyProperty CleanersProperty MaintenanceProperty Maintenance and RenovationsProperty ManagementProperty Management and Letting:Property Management: ResidentialProperty ManagerProperty Manager: ResidentialProperty Renovations & MaintenanceProperty SolicitorProperty Wealth CoachReal EstateReal Estate AgentReal Estate ResidentialReal Estate SalesReal Estate Sales: ResidentialRecruitmentRecruitment (temp/perm)Recruitment ServicesRenovation BuildingRenovations/FitoutRenovations/MaintenanceResidentialResidential & Commercial CleaningResidential Bayleys Real EstateResidential House MaintenanceResidential Property ManagerResidential Property Mgt & lettingResidential Real EstateResidential RenovationsRestaurant and BarRisk Insurance AdvisorRoofingRubbish Removal ServiceRubbish/Junk Removal ServiceSafetySales and Customer Service TrainingSales and Marketing PartnerSales Business CoachSecuritySeniors FinanceSignage/Large Format PrintingSignwriterSmall Business CoachSocial Media ConsultantSocial Media MarketingSoftware DevelopmentSolicitorSolutions Architect TelecommunicationsTeam and Leadership TrainingThe Cookbook CompanyTravelTravel & Tours AgentTravel AgentTravel SpecialistUrban Design & DevelopmentUS Tax SpecialistVehicle Leasing & FinancingVideographyVirtual AssistantVirtual Marketing DirectorWaste RemovalsWater Quality TestingWaterblastingWeb DesignWeb Design/Development and SEOWeb DeveloperWeb Development & Online MarketingWebsite DevelopmentWebsite/SEOWeight and Energy ManagementWellness ConsultantWellness Industry CoachWellness/Online Shopping ClubWordsmithWordsmith : Content Writer
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April
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Albany, Auckland - Game Over
Game Over, Arrenway Drive, Albany, Auckland

Albany

TNG Albany – North Shore Current Member Categories:  Accountant, Debt ...

5
April
7:00 am - 8:15 am
Silverdale - The Coffee Club
The Coffee Club, Silverdale Town Centre, Wainui Road, Silverdale

Silverdale

TNG Silverdale – Auckland Current Member Categories:  Accountant, Brand & Web ...

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April
9:00 am - 10:15 am
McDonalds 7 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118
McDonald's Papamoa 7 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118

Papamoa

TNG Papamoa – Bay of Plenty Current Member Categories:  Accountant,  ...

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April
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Mt Eden - De Post Belgian Cafe
De Post Belgian Beer Cafe, Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden, Auckland

Mt Eden – Connect@Noon

TNG Connect@Noon Mt Eden – Lunch Time Networking Current Member ...

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April
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Warkworth - Warkworth Hotel
Warkworth Hotel, Queen Street, Warkworth

Warkworth – Connect@Noon

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THE Networking Group

4.5 8 reviews

  • I love my TNG networking! I have met some fabulous people, been able to use businesses that are fantastic and I have grown my own businesses. The TNG admin team are super friendly and helpful. Love TNG!
    Chanelle Reid ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
  • TNG is a great part of my business. I get to hang out with like minded people and share opportunities when they come up. Givers gain, and it's a relationship building experience one which will find you leads, friends and other opportunities … More you never thought possible.
    Rich Ellis ★★★★★ 4 months ago
  • TNG has been a major contributor to the growth in my business. I have network of like-minded salespeople for my business and it's also resulted in some great friendships. Highly recommended....
    Steve Smith ★★★★★ 4 months ago
  • One of the best networking groups around, My business has seen a significant rise in revenues due to referrals from other members. I highly recommend joining a local TNG if you are looking for more clients to grow your business.
    Tibor Mackor ★★★★★ 4 months ago
  • I’ve been involved with The Networking Group for 5 years and love the opportunity to meet many business owners, many who I count as personal friends and who have benefitted from TNG. If you are in business or thinking of starting business … More surround yourself with others who know others. You’ll soon find your network growing, you’ll get great education and insights & you’ll see personal and professional growth. So many opportunities for wins. .
    Catherine Sherwood ★★★★★ 4 months ago
  • Initially I thought that membership of THE Networking Group would be all about receiving business referrals, however I soon learned that the more you give the more you get. This is a great platform to meet other local business owners and … More I have learned a lot through being involved. Thank you TNG.
    Garth R Partridge ★★★★★ a year ago

The benefits of becoming a Member of The Networking Group

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Grow your business with

Personal recommendations and leverage off the power of ‘word of mouth’ advertising to unlimited potential clients
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Meetups

Fortnightly face-to-face meetings, plus additional meet ups to further build strong business relationships
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Increase sales

Create salespeople to generate business leads for your business through other Members Connect with like-minded business people and discuss and brainstorm around issues that affect all businesses
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Massive Opportunity

The opportunity to seriously build your network Free networking and referral training
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Inspiration

Feel inspired and invigorated to work on your business, not just in it Ability to visit other TNG groups to further extend your networking opportunities
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Training

Free seminars on crucial business issues for Members Octopus Global EdTech Programme

Elpi Lakalakis

Area Group Manager



Elpi Lakakis loves interacting with people. It is her natural ability to communicate with people from all walks of life, along with her 30 years experience working within the hospitality industry that drives Elpi to create unique and positive realty experiences for her clients. For Elpi, people come first and her ability to listen and put them at ease means she can quickly evaluate her client’s needs. Thinking beyond the sale is also part of the process; Elpi believes that helping clients find solutions that are right for them is important for their future happiness and overall satisfaction. She loves positive outcomes and works hard to achieve them. Elpi’s warm and friendly personality is backed by a strong work ethic, ingrained as a teenager when she worked in her brother’s restaurant and then went on, with her husband Dimitri, to run two successful Christchurch businesses - Costas Souvlaki Bar (the first in New Zealand) and Costas Taverna.

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Alan Tane Solomon

Area Group Manager



Experienced Facilitator with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Event Management, Team Building, Journalism, Television, and Training. Strong media and communication professional graduated from Waiariki Institute of Technology. ATS Coach (ATS) is a professional and licensed Life Coaching and Professional Speaking business specialised in helping clients achieve their personal and business goals, improving their competence, capacity and productivity.

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Jared (Jed) Roberts

Area Group Manager



I am Jed –
And here’s why I want to help you achieve your health and fitness goals – I myself was scared to walk into a gym to get fit and look better because I was worried what others might think however this challenge is nothing compared to looking in the mirror and seeing something you don’t want to. Gratefully I now know how important health and fitness is and how amazing it will make you feel. Have you ever seen people running down the road in what looked to be excruciating pain?? It really doesn’t have to be like that! Let’s take a look at some examples… Have you ever been told you must go to the gym to lose weight – well what if you hate the gym? Or you should run for 30 minutes or don’t bother – what if you hate running or don’t have 30 minutes up your sleeve? You might have been recommended a DIEt because it worked for that person – you may think the food in that DIEt is yuck, so why would you? Maybe a pill to help you lose weight (burn fat) – did you take one to gain weight… NOO. You already know the answers to these questions, they’re all just common sense so keep it simple and ignore the confusing jargon out there.

You can find your shortcut to good health in Shirley at 39 Sabina Street, Christchurch, which is very close to The Palms Shopping Mall. Ideal if you need to grab some bits after a session or perhaps just enjoy your favourite coffee.

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Katrina Harding

Area Group Manager



I’m a Travel Broker – check out www.katrinaharding.travel – still operating throughout Covid, although I’m not quite as busy. I love travel and I love to travel and to assist my clients book their dream holidays, wherever they may be. As travel returns networking will renew its importance as people will look for the hand-holding and support that a professional can give, passing on border rules and updated country entry requirements. TNG is a great way to connect people and ensure contacts are looked after.

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As a visitor you can attend two TNG meetings for free. No fees, no contract, no commitment. If you like what you see, you can simply sign up.

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      April 2023

      MO
      TU
      WE
      TH
      FR
      SA
      SU
      27
      28
      29
      30
      31
      1
      2
      3
      4

      Weekly Webinar

      5

      Albany

      Silverdale

      Papamoa

      Mt Eden – Connect@Noon

      Warkworth – Connect@Noon

      6

      Hibiscus Coast – Connect@Noon

      Epsom

      Kumeu

      Cambridge

      NorthWest

      7
      8
      9
      10
      11

      Rosedale

      Sandringham

      Wairau

      Tauranga South

      North Shore – Connect@Noon

      Weekly Webinar

      12

      Pukekohe

      Tauranga

      Rotorua

      Mt Wellington – Connect@Noon

      13

      Ellerslie

      Te Rapa

      Palmerston North

      14

      North Harbour

      East Tamaki

      Orewa

      Orakei

      Business Mastery Global

      15
      16
      17
      18

      Weekly Webinar

      19

      Albany