Upcoming Events.
Events in Our Village
Events for our Members
AI is here!
📍 Soldiers Block
Event day in March to be confirmed.
Join us for a dynamic Networking Lunch featuring guest speakers who will explore the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and what these advances mean for traditional search engines like Google.
Discover how AI is reshaping the digital landscape and what your business can do to stay ahead.
🌐 Topics include:
The rise of AI-driven search and how it’s changing user behaviour
What businesses need to know about visibility in a post-Google world
Practical tips for adapting your marketing strategies
👥 Connect with fellow members, enjoy lunch, and gain fresh insights that could shape your next move.
Networking & Enterprise North Canterbury Update
📍 Edit Hanmer Springs
Event date in May TBC
Guest Speakers: Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC)
Join us for a valuable evening of networking and insight with Enterprise North Canterbury, who will share their expertise on how local businesses can better prepare for the year ahead.
Topics include:
🔹 Who is ENC – a refresher on the support available to North Canterbury businesses
🔹 Setting your business strategy for the new financial year
🔹 Health and Safety updates and support
🔹 Coaching, training, and development opportunities
🔹 Practical insights for working on your business – not just in it
🔹 Trends and observations from across the wider North Canterbury business community
Whether you're in Tourism, Food & Beverage, Trades, or Professional Services, this session is designed to be relevant and actionable across a wide range of industries.
Christmas Drinks and Special General Meeting
Christmas Drinks & Special General Meeting
📍 Venue TBC
As the year draws to a close, we’d love you to join us for some relaxed Christmas Drinks to celebrate another big year in business together!
Before we raise a glass, we’ll be holding a short Special General Meeting (SGM) to cover some important association matters (adopting a new constitution and accepting the 2025 accounts). Your attendance and input are appreciated as we continue to strengthen the voice and vision of the Hanmer Springs business community.
Agenda for SGM
✔️ Adopting of new Constitution
✔️ Adopting of 2025 Financial Accounts
🎁 Christmas Drinks to follow
Enjoy some festive cheer, catch up with fellow members, and toast to the year ahead.
🧑💼 Open to all HSBA members
Let’s wrap up the year in good company — we look forward to seeing you there!
Hanmer Springs Christmas Parade
🎄 Hanmer Springs Santa Parade – Sunday 14 December! 🎅
Get ready for one of the most magical days of the year! The Hanmer Springs Santa Parade is back on Sunday 14th December, proudly run by the Hanmer Springs Community Board and the Hanmer Springs Business Association.
Bring the whole family and join us in the village for a festive afternoon filled with colourful floats, cheerful performers, local groups, and of course… Santa himself!
✨ Parade Details:
📅 Sunday 14 December
⏰ Parade starts at 12 noon.
📍 Hanmer Springs Village
Whether you're a local or visiting for the weekend, this is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season. Come along, celebrate our community, and enjoy the festive spirit that makes Hanmer Springs such a special place.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎁✨