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February 2026

Safety Starts at the Top: Lessons from Pike River and Beyond

17

Feb

Safety Starts at the Top: Lessons from Pike River and Beyond

Grafton, Auckland

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Tue 17 Feb 2026

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
  • From $59.00 excl. GST

Tue 17 Feb 2026

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (2 hours)

Are you certain everyone in your business will go home safe at the end of the day?

Safety Starts at the Top: Lessons from Pike River and Beyond
Sold out

Wed 18 Feb 2026

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Hamilton
  • From $59.00 excl. GST

Wed 18 Feb 2026

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (2 hours)

Are you certain everyone in your business will go home safe at the end of the day?

NZ Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4)

19

Feb

NZ Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4)

Grafton, Auckland

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19 Feb 2026 - 15 May 2026

8 session

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $4,000.00 excl. GST

19 Feb 2026 - 15 May 2026

8 session

This NZQA approved programme is ideal for those in supervisory or first line management roles, such as health and safety advisors, supervisors, team leaders, managers and advanced health and safety representatives.

Human Resource Management – An Introduction (HR101)

23

Feb

Human Resource Management – An Introduction (HR101)

Grafton, Auckland

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Mon 23 Feb 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
Damian Treanor
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Mon 23 Feb 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

If you intend to work in human resources, or in a HR support role, this introductory course will provide you with a broad understanding of the human resources function and its application in today's world of work.

EMA Member Briefings: Summer 2026
Sold out

Mon 23 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Thames
  • Free

Mon 23 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

EMA Member Briefings: Summer 2026

23

Feb

EMA Member Briefings: Summer 2026

Mount Maunganui

Mon 23 Feb 2026

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Mount Maunganui
  • Free

Mon 23 Feb 2026

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

Managing Machinery Risk

24

Feb

Managing Machinery Risk

Grafton, Auckland

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24 - 25 Feb 2026

2 days

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $1,000.00 excl. GST

24 - 25 Feb 2026

2 days

Know the range and scale of risks associated with machinery and how to minimise them. This two-day course is a must for any business where plant and machinery are in operation, and anyone wanting to understand how to comply with WorkSafe NZ’s Safe Use of Machinery Harm Reduction Programme.

EMA Member Briefings: Summer 2026

24

Feb

Tue 24 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Whakatāne
  • Free

Tue 24 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

EMA Legal Webinar: The Legal Approach to Poor Performance

24

Feb

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Tue 24 Feb 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
  • From $39.00 excl. GST

Tue 24 Feb 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Join us for an expert-led webinar with EMA Solicitor, Tilly Smith, as we unpack the legal framework around performance management.

Health and Safety for Managers and Supervisors

24

Feb

Health and Safety for Managers and Supervisors

Live online

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Tue 24 Feb 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Live online
Presented by
  • From $80.00 excl. GST

Tue 24 Feb 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Better understand the New Zealand legislative framework, how to set-up and maintain practical, effective workplace health and safety systems, and encourage employee involvement in Health and Safety.

Tue 24 Feb 2026

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Taupō
  • Free

Tue 24 Feb 2026

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

Performance Management (HR204)

25

Feb

Performance Management (HR204)

Grafton, Auckland

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Wed 25 Feb 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Wed 25 Feb 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Have you been managing staff performance for a while but become unstuck when things get difficult? If you are a manager or HR practitioner managing serious performance issues, you’ll benefit from introducing a consistent performance management framework to your organisation.

Wed 25 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Rotorua
  • Free

Wed 25 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

Thu 26 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Hamilton
  • Free

Thu 26 Feb 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

Health and Safety for Employees

26

Feb

Health and Safety for Employees

Live online

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Thu 26 Feb 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Live online
Presented by
  • From $80.00 excl. GST

Thu 26 Feb 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

A safe working environment needs proactive involvement from everyone in the workplace, not just employers and managers. Employees have a significant role to play, and this session will help them better understand their roles, responsibilities and opportunities.

Thu 26 Feb 2026

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (2 hours)

  • Whangārei
  • Free

Thu 26 Feb 2026

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (2 hours)

Delivered in partnership with EMA, NZ Export Credit, NZTE and BNZ

Health and Safety Committee Essentials

27

Feb

Health and Safety Committee Essentials

Grafton, Auckland

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Fri 27 Feb 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Fri 27 Feb 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

This course is relevant for anyone appointed to or dealing with a workplace Health and Safety committee: new or existing members, a subject matter expert, someone coopted onto the committee on an ad-hoc basis, or a manager/officer responsible for overseeing and implementing the committee’s recommendations.

March 2026

Health and Safety Representative Stage 1 (Essential Training)

2

Mar

Discount

2 - 3 Mar 2026

2 days

  • Whangārei
Presented by
John Lumby
  • From $695.00 excl. GST

2 - 3 Mar 2026

2 days

Become an effective workplace health and safety Representative. This is essential training for any Health and Safety Representative, and extremely valuable for any health and safety committee member, or any worker or officer wishing to better comprehend the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act and associated regulations, or those who require a refresher of the HSW Act. This course leads to the Certificate in Health and Safety Representation (Training Scheme) (Level 3).

Project Management Fundamentals – Tools and Processes

2

Mar

Project Management Fundamentals – Tools and Processes

Grafton, Auckland

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Mon 2 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Mon 2 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

If you run projects at work, this one-day course will give you the practical tools and confidence to conquer any challenge. It is particularly suited to business owners, business managers, project managers or production managers.

Mental Health Awareness for Managers and Business Leaders

3

Mar

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Tue 3 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Hamilton
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Tue 3 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Recognise signs of mental distress in your workplace, learn to approach your people with sympathy and respond with empathy, and implement strategies to create a healthy, supportive work environment.

Project Management - Advanced

3

Mar

Project Management - Advanced

Grafton, Auckland

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Tue 3 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Tue 3 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

If you want to maximise the performance of your projects, this course is for you. It is particularly suited to business owners, business managers, project managers or production managers who understand the fundamentals of project management.

Tue 3 Mar 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Kerikeri
  • Free

Tue 3 Mar 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

Tue 3 Mar 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Whangārei
  • Free

Tue 3 Mar 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

Discipline and Workplace Investigations (ER202)

4

Mar

Discipline and Workplace Investigations (ER202)

Grafton, Auckland

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Wed 4 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Wed 4 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Reduce your risk of personal grievance claims by knowing how to approach complex workplace disciplinary situations with a clear overview of procedural requirements, fact-gathering and fairness.

Health and Safety from a Management Perspective

4

Mar

Health and Safety from a Management Perspective

Grafton, Auckland

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Wed 4 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Wed 4 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Essential training for managers and supervisors to meet Health and Safety at Work Act (HSW Act) obligations, understand the finer points of managing health and safety, and how to create a strong safety culture in the workplace.

The Ultimate Team Leader

4

Mar

The Ultimate Team Leader

Rotorua

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4 Mar 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

6 months (1 day monthly)

  • Rotorua
Presented by
Chad Tuoro
  • From $3,230.00 excl. GST

4 Mar 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

6 months (1 day monthly)

In this highly interactive and transformative six-month programme, you'll learn to implement key competencies, build respect, problem-solve, prepare for challenges, coach, inspire, and lead powerful teams.

The Ultimate Team Leader

4

Mar

The Ultimate Team Leader

Grafton, Auckland

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4 Mar 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

6 months (1 day monthly)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $3,230.00 excl. GST

4 Mar 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

6 months (1 day monthly)

In this highly interactive and transformative six-month programme, you'll learn to implement key competencies, build respect, problem-solve, prepare for challenges, coach, inspire, and lead powerful teams.

EMA Member Briefings: Summer 2026

4

Mar

EMA Member Briefings: Summer 2026

Manukau, Auckland

Wed 4 Mar 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Manukau, Auckland
  • Free

Wed 4 Mar 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

Health and Safety Representative Stage 1 (Essential Training)

5

Mar

Health and Safety Representative Stage 1 (Essential Training)

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

5 - 6 Mar 2026

2 days

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $695.00 excl. GST

5 - 6 Mar 2026

2 days

Become an effective workplace health and safety Representative. This is essential training for any Health and Safety Representative, and extremely valuable for any health and safety committee member, or any worker or officer wishing to better comprehend the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act and associated regulations, or those who require a refresher of the HSW Act. This course leads to the Certificate in Health and Safety Representation (Training Scheme) (Level 3).

Health and Safety Representative Stage 2 (Advanced Training)

5

Mar

Health and Safety Representative Stage 2 (Advanced Training)

Grafton, Auckland

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5 - 6 Mar 2026

2 days

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
Kate Rensen
  • From $695.00 excl. GST

5 - 6 Mar 2026

2 days

Take your skills as a Health and Safety Representative to the next level. This course is purpose-designed for health and safety representatives who have completed Stage 1 training. It is also suitable for anyone with an interest in, or responsibility for workplace health and safety.

EMA Member Briefings: Summer 2026

5

Mar

EMA Member Briefings: Summer 2026

Auckland Central

Sold out

Thu 5 Mar 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Auckland Central
  • Free

Thu 5 Mar 2026

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

EMA Member Briefings: Summer 2026

5

Mar

EMA Member Briefings: Summer 2026

Ellerslie, Auckland

Thu 5 Mar 2026

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Ellerslie, Auckland
  • Free

Thu 5 Mar 2026

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

From Taupō to Kerikeri - join us for a strategic snapshot of what's in store for employers this year

Master the Sale: CORE Skills for Real Results

6

Mar

Master the Sale: CORE Skills for Real Results

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

Fri 6 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
Zane Inglis
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Fri 6 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Are your sales conversations stuck on features and price? With this course you’ll uncover customer needs, communicate value clearly, and close deals. Using practical frameworks and real-world examples, you’ll find a repeatable approach that delivers stronger results.

Restructuring and Change (ER206)

6

Mar

Restructuring and Change (ER206)

Grafton, Auckland

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Fri 6 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Fri 6 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

This advanced course is for managers of change, HR practitioners or anyone who may have responsibilities around restructuring or organisational development.

Health and Safety Representative Stage 1 (Essential Training)

9

Mar

Discount

9 - 10 Mar 2026

2 days

  • Rotorua
Presented by
  • From $695.00 excl. GST

9 - 10 Mar 2026

2 days

Become an effective workplace health and safety Representative. This is essential training for any Health and Safety Representative, and extremely valuable for any health and safety committee member, or any worker or officer wishing to better comprehend the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act and associated regulations, or those who require a refresher of the HSW Act. This course leads to the Certificate in Health and Safety Representation (Training Scheme) (Level 3).

Effective Workplace Health and Safety Systems

10

Mar

Effective Workplace Health and Safety Systems

Grafton, Auckland

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Tue 10 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Tue 10 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Learn to create, analyse, and evaluate a sound health and safety management system that gets organisational buy-in. This course has also proven helpful when undertaking a WorkSafeNZ duty-holder review.