American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand Inc upcoming events

2026 AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

2026 AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards
in conjunction with United Airlines

We invite you to join us celebrating the 27th Annual AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards
for companies doing business with the USA.

The awards honour companies using entrepreneurship and innovation in achieving success in the fast moving, highly competitive U.S market.

This years awards categories are:-

Defence, space and security with the USA: Celebrating innovation and collaboration in critical security and aerospace sectors. Sponsored by Lockheed Martin.

Innovation and frontier technology (inc fintech) with the USA: Recognizing leadership in cutting-edge technological advancements and financial innovation. Sponsored by Ironside McDonald IP/Buckley Systems.

Health, life sciences & FMCG with the USA: Highlighting achievements in the health, biotechnology, and fast-moving consumer goods industries. Sponsored by ANZ Bank.

Sustainable trade and climate with the USA: Honouring contributions to environmental stewardship and the development of sustainable business practices and climate solutions. Sponsored by Insprie Labs.

Cultural connections and inclusion (inc Tourism) with the USA: Acknowledging efforts that bridge communities and promote diverse cultural exchange and inclusive practices. Sponsored by United Airlines.

Emerging exporter to the USA: Recognizing new and high-growth exporter demonstrating imagination and entrepreneurship in the US market. Sponsored by DHL Express.

Investor of the year to or from the USA: Honouring significant investment activity, either inbound and outbound, that strengthens the economic ties between the two nations. Sponsored by Sweeney Vesty.

AmCham Supporter of the Year

We look forward to a fantastic evening celebrating the success of our winners who continue a proud tradition of partnership with the United States

Keynote speaker: The Hon Mark Mitchell, the Minister of Police, Minister of Corrections, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Minister for Ethnic Communities, Minister for Sport and Recreation and Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence. He is the MP for Whangaparaoa.

When: 17th September 2025
Where: Pullman Hotel, Princes Street, Auckland 1010
Timing: Pre-dinner drinks 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm
Dress code: Black tie
Tickets: $295 inc GST per person or $2,950 inc GST for a table of 10

Lead sponsor- DHL Express
Airline sponsor - United Airlines
Gold sponsors - ANZ Bank, Insprie Labs, Lockheed Martin New Zealand and SweeneyVesty.
Silver sponsors - Ironside McDonald Intellectual Property, Buckley Systems Ltd

Media supporter - The Business.
Wine sponsor - Constellation Brands
Event Manager and sponsor - Event Revolution

Launch of AmCham NextGen chapter (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT

Launch of AmCham NextGen chapter

AmCham is delighted to launch our NextGen Chapter with a panel of great speakers:
Baqir Hussain, Founder, Finex Chartered Certified Accountants

Date: 19th October
Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm, panel followed by refreshments & networking
Venue: DLA Piper's offices, Level 15, PwC Tower 15 Customs Street West, Auckland 1010
Cost: No cost for Members, $25 inc GST for Non-Members

Women in business event - Stuff no one told you about juggling careers and kids (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Women in business event - Stuff no one told you about juggling careers and kids.

Speaker: Emma McLean, founder of Works for Everyone

Emma Mclean is the founder of Works for Everyone, a professional development consultancy. Following a 20-year career in corporate marketing, she re-trained to become an Executive Coach in 2019 and through coaching, she specialises in helping her clients to play bigger, whether that is returning to workforce after children, stepping up their executive career or pivoting across industries.

As an impatient optimist when it comes to system change, she launched her successful podcast “How to Smash the Motherhood Penalty” in 2023 where she talks to humans who are actively working to change the system that creates penalties for all caregivers but only mothers pay a financial one. And in 2024 she launched the first NZ Part Time Power List – to shine a light on those senior roles in NZ that are career building, not side stepping.

She has been asked to speak by New Zealand’s largest employers including Mercury, ANZ, BNZ, Fonterra, IAG, Fisher Funds, Gender at Work, Jun 2025, FSC Empower Women May 2025, The Retirement Commission, NZDF Gender Equity Conference, Deloitte Women in Leadership, and One NZ Mana Wahine. A sought-after expert she has been featured on RNZ, TVNZ, Newstalk ZB, Capsule and the Untidy Podcast.

She is inspired by the clients she supports every day and leaders like Melinda Gates who believe “when you lift up women, you lift up humanity”. She is a member of Global Women, alumni of the 2021 New Zealand Leadership Programme, and is a lifelong Swiftie.

Date: 20 October
Time: 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Venue: HSBC's offices, 188 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Cost: Members $40 inc GST, Non-Members $65 inc GST

2026 AmCham Stableford Golf Tournament (16 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

2026 AmCham Stableford Golf Tournament

Monday 16th November

Akarana Golf Club, 1388 Dominion Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041

Come along, enter a team or play as an individual and network with our members and guests.

Stableford competition for:

Senior – US Embassy Trophy
Intermediate – REBiz Trophy
Junior – 3M Trophy
Best non handicap score

The above groups will be decided when all players are registered and handicaps are known.

You must have an official handicap to qualify for Senior, Intermediate & Junior trophies.

Non handicap golfers are welcome to play but will not eligible for the main trophies You will be playing against other non-handicap golfers for an individual prize.

Cost:
Hole Sponsor $1,150 inc GST (includes a team of 4)
Team Entry $900 inc GST
Individual Entry $225 inc GST

What you get: Green fee, bbq at the start, two drinks, platter of food after your round and everyone wins a prize.

Longest Drive sponsorship 18th hole $172.50 inc GST
Nearest the Pin sponsorship 8th hole $172.50 inc GST
Nearest the Pin sponsorship 15th hole $172.50 inc GST

We are also looking for prize donations.

11.00pm	Registration & bbq lunch
12.30 Noon	Depending on field size, shotgun start or 2 tee start
4.30pm	Refreshments & food
5.00pm	Trophy prize giving
6.00pm	Finish

Entries close: 7th November

End of year celebration reception (23 Nov 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT

End of year celebration reception

by invitation only

23th November 2026

5.00pm to 7.30pm

Venue : Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, 21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

Supported by

The 2026 United States Business Summit (04 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

NZ INC. and Auckland Business Chamber present

★★★★

The 2026 United States Business Summit

Date: 4th December

Time: 7.00am to 5.30pm
Venue: Cordis Hotel, 83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010

2027 AmCham-United Airlines Ambrose Golf Tournament (15 Feb 2027)

Sun, 14 Feb 2027 22:00:00 GMT

2027 AmCham-United Airlines Ambrose Golf Tournament

The tournament is Ambrose format golf, which means that golfers of all skill levels can take part and enjoy themselves. This is the perfect way to thank clients, foster new business relationships or build your team's spirit for the year ahead. There will be a MAXIMUM handicap of 24 for any golfer who is not an affiliated golf club member.

United Airlines has sponsored an Economy Plus® Round Trip Ticket to the USA for the first person to score a hole in one on the 8^th hole. If this is not achieved there will be a business card draw and the winner has to be there at the time of the draw to be eligible.

Eagle Technology has sponsored a day out on their boat "Eagle Magic" as a prize. This will be a business card draw and the winner has to be there at the time of the draw to be eligible.

Venue: Akarana Golf Club Inc, 1388 Dominion Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041

Time:
11.00am              Registration & BBQ Lunch
12.00non             Shotgun start
4.30pm                Pre-dinner drinks
5.00pm                Dinner and prize giving
5.30pm                Finish

Cost:
Hole sponsor & Team of four $1,500 inc GST
Team of four $1,000 inc GST
Individual entry $250 inc GST
This includes a BBQ lunch, drinks on the course and after golf, a hot & cold buffet dinner and all players win a prize.

Longest Drive sponsorship 18th hole $172.50 inc GST
Nearest the Pin sponsorship 8th hole $172.50 inc GST
Nearest the Pin sponsorship 15th hole $172.50 inc GST