Women in Business

10/08/2026

Now's your chance!

Business Night Out is back ⭐️

The Bayleys Business Night Out celebrates business success in Matamata-Piako and will be returning on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at the Matamata-Piako Civic and Memorial Centre.

Entries are now open for:

✨Outstanding Customer Service
✨Business Performance and Success
✨Workplace and Culture
✨Emerging Business

Each of the category winners will then be eligible to become the Matamata-Piako Bayleys Supreme Business Award winner. Entries close Monday 31 August. 🌙

Joining them soon is the highly anticipated People’s Choice award. Keep an eye out for details coming soon!
Read more and apply at https://www.mpdc.govt.nz/business-awards

05/08/2026

As a long-time supporter of Women in Business Matamata-Piako, Milestone Homes would love to invite the WIB community to the Grand Opening of our newest show home this weekend.

Step inside our stunning new 3-bedroom home, gather inspiration for your own building journey, and explore the latest in home design.

📍 95 Marsh Avenue, Morrinsville
🕛 Saturday & Sunday | 12pm-4pm

15/07/2026

💬 Mid-Winter Check-In 💬

We're halfway through winter and halfway through the year—so let's take a moment to celebrate the wins, big or small.

✨ What's one thing you're proud of achieving so far in 2026?

It could be:
🌟 A business milestone
🌟 A personal goal
🌟 Learning a new skill
🌟 Taking time for yourself
🌟 Simply getting through a challenging season

Women in business wear many hats, and we don't always stop to acknowledge how far we've come.

Drop your win in the comments—we'd love to celebrate with you. 👇💜

06/07/2026

The largest survey of working women(410) recently highlighted four things that make the biggest difference in helping women step into business and leadership roles.
1. Supportive managers
2. Partners who share the load at home — including stay‑at‑home dads
3. Leadership development
4. Flexible work arrangements

If we know shared caregiving is one of the strongest enablers for women’s career growth, the real question becomes: How do we make it easier for men to step confidently into caregiving roles?

Normalising men as equal caregivers, redesigning workplace policies to support dads, and challenging outdated gender expectations are all part of the puzzle. When men are empowered at home, women are empowered at work — and everyone benefits.

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29/06/2026

We really liked this Rural Women NZ reel on the gender pay gap in Aotearoa, so we wanted to share it here.

The gender pay gap in NZ is still 8.6%, and it’s even wider for many women — around 14% for Māori women and 15–17% for Pasifika women. Rural women often face extra barriers too, from limited job options to fewer support services.

It’s a quick watch but an important reminder that fair pay is still a work in progress. Worth a look. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1789585242027640

19/06/2026

✨ Looking after yourself matters more than you think ✨
At our recent Women in Business event, one message really stood out — the importance of prioritising your own wellbeing.

As women, we often juggle so much… work, family, business, community, commitments. It’s easy to put ourselves at the bottom of the list. But what this event highlighted so powerfully is that small, consistent habits can create meaningful change over time.

One idea that really resonated was habit stacking — simply attaching a small new habit to something you already do each day. It might be taking a few deep breaths with your morning coffee, going for a short walk after lunch, or swapping scrolling for reading a few pages before bed.

It doesn’t have to be big to make a difference 💛
In fact, it’s often the smallest shifts that lead to the biggest improvements in our overall wellness.
Let this be your reminder to start small, be kind to yourself, and prioritise YOU.

10/06/2026

Last night attended the Women in Business evening at the Merchant. Such a great evening focused on connection, networking and our own health and wellbeing.

We heard from Adelene Tiddy CA who told us to lean into our support network when times are tough! Putting on her accountant hat she reminded us that discounting our products and services when times are tough is a great way to eat margin, and in the end trade yourself into bankruptcy!

Tracy Kidd from spoke about imposter syndrome – and this is rife – particularly with female business owners! Comparison is the thief of joy.

Nicole Bradley from F45 Training Matamata was on point when she said “you can’t pour from an empty cup” and to prioritise our health to be there for others. It’s always easy to put ourselves last!

Success means very little if you’re burnt out. Normalize asking for help.

Thanks for another great evening, WIB Matamata and thanks for having us.

10/06/2026

What a wonderful event we held this week for the Winter Edition of Matamata Piako Women in Business.
While the event was aimed at women in business, the real heart of the message was wellness.

As women, we so often run ourselves into the ground trying to be everything for everyone. From keeping the accounts in order, to fitting in exercise, getting enough sleep, navigating grief, and eating well — it all matters.

It all impacts how we show up each day.

A powerful reminder that looking after ourselves isn’t a luxury… it’s essential.

03/06/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗮𝗸𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗚𝗠

Wednesday 24 June, 5pm – The Merchant of Matamata

Everyone is welcome – we’d love to see you there!