Training & Events.

Develop efficient, collaborative and technical skills for the digital economy. We can help you increase your skills using digital tools and strategies for the modern work environment.

Upcoming Training & Events

🚀 Level Up Your AI Skills – Practical & Time-Saving Hacks for Business! 🚀

Already using AI tools but want to take your knowledge to the next level? This expert-led workshop is designed for those who have a basic understanding of AI and are ready to unlock advanced insights, time-saving tricks, and powerful business applications—beyond just using ChatGPT!

📅 Monday, 28th April
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Networking with nibbles & drinks to follow)
📍 Byte Māwhera Digital Hub, 1 Guinness Street, Greymouth
💰 Just $80 per person
🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/uPk8dMLCKCFCh2bE6

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Intermediate AI tools & strategies for business efficiency
✅ Time-saving automation tips to streamline your work
✅ Beyond ChatGPT – how to integrate AI across marketing, admin, and decision-making

💡 Stay after the session for networking, drinks, and nibbles!

This isn’t an intro session—it’s for professionals who are ready to maximize AI's potential.

📢 Spaces are limited—secure your spot now!


Workplace Health & Safety Training Series

We’re excited to introduce our Health & Safety Training Series, a three-stage program designed for West Coast business owners, managers, H&S representatives, and those entering the field. This practical training will help you strengthen workplace safety, ensure compliance, and protect your team and business.

🔹 What’s included?
✔ Step-by-step training from beginner to advanced
✔ Practical skills you can implement immediately
✔ Expert facilitation by Helen Mason (Coolspring Consulting)
Funding support available via the Regional Business Partner Network

Link for registrations: https://forms.gle/VgWp5EZAd1fxHPv39


Tech Clinic

📲Tech Clinic is for anyone! Our tech team are here to help with technical advice for your workplace, your home computing needs or business start ups. 

There’s no tech question too big or too small, from device support to software issues and everything in between. 

Tech Clinics run for 30 minutes or 1 hour on the following days:

  • Tuesday

  • Wednesday

  • Thursday

30 minute Tech Clinic - $50 + GST
1 hour Tech Clinic - $90 + GST

To book a Tech Clinic session email: info@bytehub.org.nz or call 03 738 2983.


Xero Unveiled: Simplifying Reconciliations and GST for Beginners
Sep
6

Xero Unveiled: Simplifying Reconciliations and GST for Beginners

Join us for a series of Zoom sessions to discover the best free technology resources to boost your business productivity and efficiency.

Course Content:

 • Overview of Xero's reconciliation process
 • Handling bank reconciliations step by step
 • Introduction to GST settings and compliance in Xero
 • Generating GST reports and managing tax obligations

When: Lunchtime session: 12.15pm - 1pm on Friday 6thth September.

Where: Via zoom. Link details will be provided after registration. The sessions will be recorded and available until 30 September 2024.

LUNCH and LEARN. Watch from home, your workplace, or come down and join us at Te Whare Matihiko for Fridays webinar sessions, where we are offering a warm environment with vegetable soup and a bun at no additional cost, for  “Lunch and Learn”. 

Who: Business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to optimize their operations with free technology resources.

Registration payment policy: Registrations are complete only when the fee has been paid. Once confirmed we will have made the commitment to deliver the course, and cannot give refunds after that date.

Tutor: Hannah Fitzgibbon

Cost: $25 plus GST for the live sessions

$35 plus GST: Live sessions and / or access to recorded sessions

Register here: https://forms.gle/zWWcnQXdRTyV1GCVA

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Enhanced Productivity: Streamline your technology to support focus and limit distraction with time-saving tips
Sep
3

Enhanced Productivity: Streamline your technology to support focus and limit distraction with time-saving tips

Feeling unproductive?

Course Content:

 • Limit distractions in your inbox using technology hygiene approaches.
 • Advanced email sorting strategies including labels, rules and autoresponders.

When: Lunchtime session: 12.15pm - 1pm on Tuesday 3rd September. Link details will be provided after registration. The sessions will be recorded and available until 30 September 2024.

Where: Via zoom. Link details will be provided after registration. The sessions will be recorded and available until 30 September 2024.

Who: Business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to optimize their operations with free technology resources.

Registration payment policy: Registrations are complete only when the fee has been paid. Once confirmed we will have made the commitment to deliver the course, and cannot give refunds after that date.

Tutor: Hannah Fitzgibbon

Cost: $25 plus GST for the live sessions

$35 plus GST: Live sessions and / or access to recorded sessions

Register here: https://forms.gle/zWWcnQXdRTyV1GCVA

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Xero Unlocked: Mastering Incomings and Bill Management for Beginners
Aug
30

Xero Unlocked: Mastering Incomings and Bill Management for Beginners

Join us for a series of Zoom sessions to discover the best free technology resources to boost your business productivity and efficiency.

Course Content:

• Understanding Xero's dashboard and navigation
• Setting up incoming invoices and bills efficiently
• Managing supplier contacts and payments in Xero
• Tips for streamlining bill approvals and payments

When: Lunchtime session: 12.15pm - 1pm on Friday 30th August.

Where: Via zoom. Link details will be provided after registration. The sessions will be recorded and available until 30 September 2024.

LUNCH and LEARN. Watch from home, your workplace, or come down and join us at Te Whare Matihiko for Fridays webinar sessions, where we are offering a warm environment with vegetable soup and a bun at no additional cost, for  “Lunch and Learn”. 

Who: Business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to optimize their operations with free technology resources.

Registration payment policy: Registrations are complete only when the fee has been paid. Once confirmed we will have made the commitment to deliver the course, and cannot give refunds after that date.

Tutor: Hannah Fitzgibbon

Cost: $25 plus GST for the live sessions

$35 plus GST: Live sessions and / or access to recorded sessions

Register here: https://forms.gle/zWWcnQXdRTyV1GCVA

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Unlock the Power of Free Technology Resources for Your Business
Aug
23

Unlock the Power of Free Technology Resources for Your Business

Join us for a series of 3 x 45-minute Zoom sessions to discover the best free technology resources to boost your business productivity and efficiency.

Session 1: Everyday Business Applications: Explore free tools for spreadsheets, database management, presentations, word-processing, emails and project management. Wednesday 21 August

Session 2: Marketing & Design part-1: Learn how to leverage free resources for creating marketing and social-media material - including photo-editing, graphic design, vector graphics and short film editing. Friday 23 August

Session 3: Marketing & Design part-2: Learn how to leverage free resources for creating marketing and social-media material - including photo-editing, graphic design, vector graphics and short film editing. Wednesday 28 August

Don't miss out! Register now to secure your spot and take your business to the next level with these free technology resources.

When: Lunchtime session: 12.15pm - 1pm. The sessions will be recorded and available until 31 August 2024.

LUNCH and LEARN. For Friday’s webinar session, Te Whare Matihiko - The House of Digital at 25 Hamilton St, will offer a warm environment with vegetable soup and a bun at no additional cost (sorry, no special dietary considerations offered) - or bring your own lunch. Come and watch the webinar with us!

Where: Online

Who: Business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to optimize their operations with free technology resources.

Registration payment policy: Registrations are complete only when the fee has been paid. Once confirmed we will have made the commitment to deliver the course, and cannot give refunds after that date.

Tutor: Andrew Wright. Andrew is knowledgeable, professional and a highly experienced and respected teacher of digital technology, both of adults and school students.He qualified many years ago as a librarian where he specialised in the development of Information Technology products to make information more accessible to all. He has worked on the development of a number of exciting projects and is a part of the worldwide opensource community. He has run his own international company for over 30 years and never purchased a piece of proprietary software. He has built and maintained numerous websites for individuals and companies using easily accessible tools and best value hosting options.

Cost: $40 plus GST for the live sessions

$50 plus GST: Live sessions and / or access to recorded sessions

Register here: https://forms.gle/zWWcnQXdRTyV1GCVA

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Unlock the Full Potential of Your Android Smartphone
Jul
31

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Android Smartphone

Join us for a series of 2 x 45-minute Zoom sessions to discover tips, tricks, and hidden features to help you get the most out of your Android device.

Session 1: Mastering Your Android Essentials. Wednesday 31 July

Session 2: Advanced Android Features and Apps. Friday 2 August

When: 12:15-1pm.

LUNCH and LEARN. For Friday’s webinar session, Te Whare Matihiko - The House of Digital at 25 Hamilton St, will offer a warm environment with vegetable soup and a bun at no additional cost (sorry, no special dietary considerations offered) - or bring your own lunch. Come and watch the webinar with us!

Where: Watch from home, your workplace, or come down and join us at Te Whare Matihiko where we are offering a warm environment with vegetable soup and a bun at no additional cost, for “Lunch and Learn”.

Who: Business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to optimize their operations with free technology resources.

Registration payment policy: Registrations are complete only when the fee has been paid. Once confirmed we will have made the commitment to deliver the course, and cannot give refunds after that date.

Tutor: Andrew Wright. Andrew is knowledgeable, professional and a highly experienced and respected teacher of digital technology, both of adults and school students.He qualified many years ago as a librarian where he specialised in the development of Information Technology products to make information more accessible to all. He has worked on the development of a number of exciting projects and is a part of the worldwide opensource community. He has run his own international company for over 30 years and never purchased a piece of proprietary software. He has built and maintained numerous websites for individuals and companies using easily accessible tools and best value hosting options.

Cost: $30 plus GST for the live sessions .

$40 plus GST: Live sessions and / or access to recorded sessions

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctU0zkcOQKuO-j7ayXrYf_PesNWOzFRWNNdHzd4a49FrLQLQ/viewform

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Unlock the Power of Multimedia for Your Business
Jul
24

Unlock the Power of Multimedia for Your Business

Join us for a series of 2 x 45-minute Zoom sessions to discover how to leverage multimedia tools to elevate your business's online presence and engagement.

Session Highlights

Session 1: Video Marketing Essentials. Learn how to create compelling video content using free and low-cost tools like Openshot, kdenlive and DaVinci Resolve. Discover tips for optimising your videos for social media, websites, and marketing campaigns, whilst also learning some green-screen skills to broaden your marketing reach. Wednesday 24 July

Session 2: Podcasting and Audio Content Creation. Explore the world of podcasting and audio content creation using tools like Audacity.. Learn how to create engaging audio content, promote your podcast. Friday 26 July.

When: 12:15-1pm.

LUNCH and LEARN. For Friday’s webinar session, Te Whare Matihiko - The House of Digital at 25 Hamilton St, will offer a warm environment with vegetable soup and a bun at no additional cost (sorry, no special dietary considerations offered) - or bring your own lunch. Come and watch the webinar with us!

Where: Watch from home, your workplace, or come down and join us at Te Whare Matihiko where we are offering a warm environment with vegetable soup and a bun at no additional cost, for “Lunch and Learn”.

Presenter: Andy Wright

Cost: $30 plus GST for the live sessions . $40 plus GST: Live sessions and / or access to recorded sessions

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbQT4yYgTG7wCy6CV1Ddt2ik-v8FxUqXwqANHtn8FdRvQbCA/viewform

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Mastering Zoom: Unlocking Remote Meeting Success
Jul
3

Mastering Zoom: Unlocking Remote Meeting Success

Join Byte - Māwhera and WestTech for a 45-minute Zoom session to discover the tips, tricks, and best practices to get the most out of Zoom.

Session Highlights:

Learn how to create and manage meetings, invite attendees, and use virtual backgrounds.

Discover how to use chat, screen sharing, and annotation tools for effective collaboration

Understand how to troubleshoot common issues and optimize your audio and video settings

Get tips on how to stay secure and protect your meetings with Zoom's advanced security features

Don't miss out! Register now to secure your spot and become a Zoom expert.

When: Wednesday 3 July lunchtime: 12.15pm - 1pm . The session will also be recorded and available until 31 July 2024.

Where: Online.

Who: Anyone looking to improve their virtual meeting skills and get the most out of Zoom.

Presenter: Andrew Wright

Cost: $15 plus GST

Register now and become a Zoom master!

LINK: https://forms.gle/Hx35s9ayMQ2JU6hB9

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What's Free In Technology 6 June
Jun
6

What's Free In Technology 6 June

Discover the wonders of opensource computing and just how much technology you can use for free. Learn free options for graphic designs, photo editing, word-processing, email clients, conference calling and much, much more.

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What's Free In Technology
May
30

What's Free In Technology

Discover the wonders of opensource computing and just how much technology you can use for free. Learn free options for graphic designs, photo editing, word-processing, email clients, conference calling and much, much more.

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Xero For Beginngers
May
30

Xero For Beginngers

Start your journey into financial management with our beginner-friendly course on Xero, a cloud-based accounting software. Learn how to navigate Xero's interface with confidence.

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Accessibility in Technology
May
20

Accessibility in Technology

Join our course on technology accessibility. Learn how to make digital experiences inclusive for everyone. From designing to development, we'll show you how to create technology that works for all users.

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Junior Coding Club
May
20

Junior Coding Club

This course is a fun and interactive introduction to the basics of programming. Through engaging activities and projects, kids will learn fundamental concepts in a supportive and creative environment.

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ChatGPT
May
16

ChatGPT

Learn how to leverage the capabilities of Open AI's ChatGPT in this course. Thursday 16 May 10am - 12pm at Byte Digital Hub.

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Excel 101
May
9

Excel 101

Master the basics of Excel with our introductory course. Learn how to navigate spreadsheets, enter data, create simple formulas and format your work for clarity.

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Sep
29

Small Business Social Media Marketing – Session 3: Advanced - Friday 29th September

Small Business Social Media Marketing

$380.00 per session or all sessions for $1000.00 pp

Run by social media experts Jody Direen and Bob Gilmore

Session 3: Advanced - Friday 29th September

Funnel advertising, how to use messenger and other services for campaigns to full effect.

Event Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd334FtPJO96qkNr57uS8ZS1JPTyVisorOhBm6Us02eimN-Yw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Sep
14
to Sep 22

HR Essentials & Employment Law – Building a Positive Workplace Culture

Fully Funded HR and Employment Law Training for Staff new to HR on The West Coast (Conditions apply)

This expert human resources training series is delivered by The Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce, to those responsible for the HR activities of the business. The course is suited to those entering small business HR and for owners who wish to develop their HR knowledge and build a positive workplace culture.

Over the 4 days you will learn about:

  1. Recruitment Strategies

  2. Retention Strategies

  3. Onboarding Programmes

  4. Flexible Work Arrangements

  5. Coaching and Development

  6. Learning and Development Best Practice

  7. Employment Law Essentials

A full course overview with learning outcomes and expert facilitator profile, can be found by clicking here.

Dates & Times:

Part One

14th September to 15th September 2023

Day One: 12.30pm to 5pm (4.5 hours)

Day Two: 8.30am to 4.30pm (7.5 hours)

Part Two

20th September to 22nd September 2023

Day One: 12.30pm to 5pm (4.5 hours)

Day Two: 9.00am to 5.00pm (7.5 hours)

Day Three: 9.00am to 12noon (3 .0hours)

Location: Mawhera Byte Digital Hub, Greymouth

You or your staff may qualify for FULL FUNDING for this Training. To find out about funding please email: upskill@dwc.org.nz

Register via the link: https://forms.gle/SFLTAUeiixLHvupr5

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