Programme & Workshop Calendar
Owner Manager Programme
For business owners with $3M+ turnover. The Owner Manager Programme will give you the confidence to put progressive plans in place for you and your business. You’ll refine and develop your skills through sessions with The Icehouse facilitators, external experts and fellow Owner Managers.
Block 1: 18-20 March 2026
Block 2: 29 April - 1 May 2026
Block 3: 27 - 29 May 2026
Block 4: 1-3 July 2026
Block 5: 12-15 August 2026
Block 1: 17-19 June 2026 (Christchurch)
Block 2: 29-31 July 2026 (Nelson)
Block 3: 26-28 August 2026 (Auckland)
Block 4: 30 September - 2 October 2026 (Wellington)
Block 5: 4-7 November 2026 (Auckland)
Block 1: 14–16 October 2026 (Auckland, Northridge Golf Resort)
Block 2: 11–13 November 2026 (Christchurch, Peppers Clearwater resort)
Block 3: 9–11 December 2026 (Auckland, Icehouse/Rose Park Hotel)
Block 4: 20–22 January 2027 (Blenheim), TBC
Block 5: 24–27 February 2027 (Auckland, Sudima Auckland City)
Block 1: Wed 24 Feb to Fri 26 Feb 2027
Block 2: Wed 31 Mar to Fri 2 Apr 2027
Block 3: Wed 5 May to Fri 7 May 2027
Block 4: Wed 9 Jun to Fri 11 Jun 2027
Block 5: Wed 21 Jul to Fri 23 Jul 2027
Business Owner Programme
For business owners with $1M - $3M turnover. Participants will develop the tools, support, and connections to drive progress and create a better business. This programme delivered by Icehouse in partnership with local chambers and economic development agencies.
3 full-day in person group interactive sessions, held a month apart
- Workshop 1 - 16 June 2026
- Workshop 2 - 21 July 2026
- Workshop 3 - 18 August 2026
3 full-day in person group interactive sessions, held a month apart
- Workshop 1 - Thursday 23 July
- Workshop 2 - Thursday 20 August
- Workshop 3 - Thursday 17 September
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3 full-day in person group interactive sessions, held a month apart
- Workshop 1 - Tuesday 15 September 2026
- Workshop 2 - Tuesday 20 October 2026
- Workshop 3 - Tuesday 17 November 2026
3 full-day in person group interactive sessions, held a month apart
- Workshop 1 - 5th August 2026
- Workshop 2 - 9th September 2026
- Workshop 3 - 7th October 2026
Leadership Development Programme
For managers in NZ businesses with $1M+ turnover. Learn to lead your team with confidence, contribute more to strategic direction, and deliver ongoing value to the business.
Block 1: 9 - 11 Feb 2026, Auckland
Block 2: 9 - 11 Mar 2026, Auckland
Block 3: 9 Apr 2026, Auckland
Block 1: 13 - 15 Apr 2026, Christchurch
Block 2: 11 - 13 May 2026, Christchurch
Block 3: 18 Jun 2026, Christchurch
Block 1: 3 - 5 Jun 2026, Auckland
Block 2: 1 - 3 Jul 2026, Auckland
Block 3: 6 Aug 2026, Auckland
Block 1: 27 - 29 July 2026, Auckland
Block 2: 7 - 9 Sep 2026, Auckland
Block 3: 15 Oct 2026, Auckland
Block 1: 12 - 14 Oct 2026, Auckland
Block 2: 9 - 11 Nov 2026, Auckland
Block 3: 9 Dec 2026, Auckland
Smart Governance
Business owners face increasing complexity, competition, and margin pressures, requiring smart governance practices to set vision, goals, and ethical frameworks while providing objective wisdom and support.
Block 1 -15-16 April 2026
Block 2 -13-14 May 2026
Block 3 - 25 June 2026
Emerging Leaders Programme
For managers in NZ businesses with $1M+ turnover. This programme equips new managers with essential skills such as leadership, strategy, and interpersonal effectiveness, enabling them to get the most out of the people in their team.
- Thursday, 18 June
- Thursday, 2 July
- Thursday, 16 July
- Thursday, 30 July
- Thursday, 13 August
- Thursday, 27 August
- Thursday, 27th August
- Thursday, 10th September
- Thursday, 24th September
- Thursday, 8th October
- Thursday, 22nd October
- Thursday, 5th November
Financial Skills Workshop
Designed for owners, senior managers and any team member who makes decisions affecting the financial performance of the business, by the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to draw critical insights from your financial statements to develop and implement better budgeting and cash flow management systems.
Sales Skills Workshop
A collaborative workshop for business owners, senior leaders and sales professionals, who target business clients (B2B) and know that developing and embedding great sales skills and processes is crucial to the growth and future success of their business.
This workshop is run in partnership with Business South. https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/forms/register?event=344467 -
AI Foundations for Business Leaders
AI Foundations for Business Leaders is a 2.5-day, fully residential, in-person intensive designed for SME owners and senior leaders who want to confidently and practically bring AI into their business.
Owner Manager Exchange
Exclusively for alumni of the Owner Manager Programme, this is an opportunity to add an additional block, no matter how long ago you graduated. Review how you've gone, make plans for the next steps, and make the most of having a room full of experts and business owners at your disposal for a long weekend of learning and inspiration.