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Technology Breakfast at Hope Cafe

Manawatū IT People | Meetup

2026-10-08 07:30

Regular IT meetup breakfast. Come along and have a chat with some of the local IT people, from time to time we have a guest to talk on a particular topic or if you have something you would like to share please let us know. The awesome team at Hope Cafe open specially for us and ask if you could pre-order your breakfast [https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe](https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe/) this way they can start the prep. Please mark yourself as attending here on meetup.com as well as we need 4 confirmed for the cafe to open.

156 The Square

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Lunch & Learn: Contractors, Trial Periods & Everyday Employment Pitfalls

ManawaTech Events

2026-10-08 12:00

Join us for a practical lunchtime session with RYHR covering the employment issues that trip up tech businesses most often. We will be upstairs in the Mezzanine at Hope Kitchen – bring your lunch or grab something from the Cafe downstairs.We’ll walk through:  – Contractors – the Gateway and Common Law tests, and how to correctly apply the new law  – Trial periods – what still works and what doesn’t  – Recruitment – a couple of practical tips that reduce risk early  – Performance issues – how to handle them cleanly  – When an employee runs out of sick leave – what your options actually areThis is a no-fluff, real-world discussion designed for founders, managers, and anyone who hires or manages people in the tech sector.

Hope Kitchen Cafe – 156 The Square, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand

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Lunch & Learn: AI Voice Calling

ManawaTech Events

2026-10-29 12:00

Missed calls are missed jobs. Jamie from HeyAutomate, a certified Retell partner, is hosting a practical Lunch and Learn on AI voice calling — how a natural-sounding AI phone agent can answer calls, book appointments, follow up leads, and cover after-hours, without adding another person to the roster.Jamie will walk through what this actually looks like for real businesses: where it helps, where a human still needs to take over, and how it connects to the tools you already use. No jargon, no hard sell — just a clear look at how to put AI on the phone so work doesn’t slip through while you’re on the tools, in a meeting, or off the clock.Bring your questions. Whether you’re curious, sceptical, or already losing calls to voicemail, you’ll leave with a better sense of what’s possible and whether it’s worth a closer look.

Hope Kitchen Cafe – 156 The Square, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand

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ManawaTech Mega MeetUp

ManawaTech Events

2026-10-29 17:00

Our regular Mega Meetup returns!This is a mostly social event with food and drink provided by the event sponsors. Come along to make new connections in the local tech scene, meet old friends, and find out whats happening around here. Huge thanks to our very generous sponsors for making this event possible.One New Zealand – our Premium SponsorUCol – our Student SponsorYorb – sponsoring our employment cornerCloud People – Silver SponsorBrew Union – Bronze SponsorMore details to come! Sponsorship spots still available email susan@manawa.tech if you wish to enquire about sponsoring options.

The Atrium at UCOL (Manawatu Campus) – 18 Princess Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand

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Technology Breakfast at Hope Cafe

Manawatū IT People | Meetup

2026-11-12 07:30

Regular IT meetup breakfast. Come along and have a chat with some of the local IT people, from time to time we have a guest to talk on a particular topic or if you have something you would like to share please let us know. The awesome team at Hope Cafe open specially for us and ask if you could pre-order your breakfast [https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe](https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe/) this way they can start the prep. Please mark yourself as attending here on meetup.com as well as we need 4 confirmed for the cafe to open.

156 The Square

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Lunch & Learn: Practical Project Management

ManawaTech Events

2026-11-12 12:30

Join Susan Philp for a practical lunchtime session that looks at Project Management Basics. We will be upstairs in the Mezzanine at Hope Kitchen – bring your lunch or grab something from the Cafe downstairs.This session is deliberately designed for two groups who need each other more than they often realise:People who are running (or have been handed) a projectSponsors, steering group members, and leaders who manage or oversee the people delivering projectsWe’ll look at the common “Project Management Trap” that catches many New Zealand organisations — capable people given projects with limited structure or support, and leaders who don’t always have a clear picture of what good delivery looks like day to day.You’ll leave with:A clearer shared language between those doing the work and those accountable for the outcomePractical ways to create clarity early (scope, realistic timelines, what “done” actually means)Simple questions sponsors and leaders can ask that make a real differenceA quick Project Health Check you can use straight awayNo heavy frameworks. Just plain-spoken, usable guidance for real projects.

Hope Kitchen Cafe – 156 The Square, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand

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