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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) 


Block 2: 11–13 November 2026 (Christchurch)


Block 3: 9–11 December 2026 (Auckland) 


Block 4: 20–22 January 2027 (Blenheim)


Block 5: 24–27 February 2027 (Auckland)

 

Block 1 - 10-12 March

 

Block 2 - 7-9 April

 

Block 3 - 12-14 May

 

Block 4 - 16-18 June

 

Block 5 - 21-24 July

 

 

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 - Tuesday 15 September 2026
  • Workshop 2 - Tuesday 20 October 2026
  • Workshop 3 - Tuesday 17 November 2026
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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 - 10-11 Sept

Block 2 - 8 - 9 October

Block 3 - 10 Nov


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.

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=404296 

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.

23 - 25 September
Hawkes Bay

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