Upcoming Events.
Events in Our Village
Events for our Members
AI is here!
Unlock the Power of AI for Your Business
Join the Hanmer Springs business community for an insightful AI workshop and hear from leading South Island AI experts about how this rapidly evolving technology can help transform the way you work.
Discover practical ways to bring AI into your business — from improving productivity and customer engagement to generating new sales opportunities. Learn how AI is changing traditional search tools like Google, what this means for how customers find your business online, and how you can position your business for the future.
Whether you are just starting your AI journey or looking for new ways to grow, this workshop will provide practical insights, ideas, and tools you can start using today.
Hanmer Springs Christmas Parade
🎄✨ Save the Date — Hanmer Springs Christmas Parade ✨🎄
The festive season is coming to Hanmer Springs! 🎅
Join us on Friday 11th December from 5:00PM for an evening full of Christmas cheer, community spirit, and festive fun for the whole family.
Mark your calendars, gather your friends and whānau, and get ready to celebrate Christmas in the heart of Hanmer Springs. ❤️🎁
More exciting details to come closer to the time — stay tuned!
Proudly brought to you by the Hanmer Springs Business Association and the Hanmer Springs Community Board. ✨
HSBA Enterprise North Canterbury Workshop and Networking Event
Hanmer Springs Business Association Networking Breakfast: Meet the Enterprise North Canterbury Team
Join the Hanmer Springs Business Association for a networking breakfast and the opportunity to connect with the team from Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC).
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.
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.
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! 🎁✨