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Christmas director connect

Celebrate the festive season at our Christmas Director Connect! Enjoy great conversations, connections and Christmas cheer.

This is a member-only event. Please log in to register for this event. Not a member? Join the IoD
Date
5:30pm — 7:00pm, 9 December 2026
Venue
The Comm
Location
45 The Strand, Whakatāne 3120
Price
$0.00 incl GST

Overview

As another busy and successful year draws to a close, what better way to celebrate than connecting with fellow directors over some Christmas cheer!

Join us for our final Director Connect of 2026, a relaxed and informal opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, make new connections and reflect on the year that has been.

Whether you are an experienced director, just starting your governance journey or simply looking to expand your network, Director Connect is a fantastic way to engage with others in our local governance community. 
There’s no formal agenda, just great conversations, valuable connections and a chance to unwind as we head into the festive season.

We would love to see you there to celebrate another wonderful year of governance, friendship and collaboration. 

Come along, connect and get into the Christmas spirit with us! 🎄 

Additional information

By registering for this event, you are confirming that you agree to adhere to our event terms and conditions.

Should you have any dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.

Accessibility and companion tickets

If you have a disability or accessibility requirement, we can provide a complimentary ticket for a support person to attend with you. Please register as usual through the IoD website, then email the Bay of Plenty Branch branch Manager at Megan.Beveridge@iod.org.nz to arrange your companion’s complimentary registration.

Branch event cancellation policy

Regrettably, registration fees cannot be refunded when cancellations are received within two working days prior to any branch event.  See our standard terms and conditions for more information.

Contact

Megan Beveridge
Waikato and Bay of Plenty Branch Manager

+64 21 358 772
megan.beveridge@iod.org.nz

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