Regional Networks
Connect with HR professionals in your local community
What are HRNZ Regional Networks?
Our Regional Networks bring HR professionals together in their area. Led by local HRNZ Members, we have networks all over the country, from Auckland, all the way down to Southland.
Regional Networks host events and meet-ups to support the local HR community and create spaces to share experiences and swap ideas.
HRNZ Members are automatically assigned to the appropriate Regional Network when they join.
Eager to join a Regional Network?
HR networking events
Regional Network events provide members with the opportunity to learn from informative presentations, network with HR practitioners, and share best practice.
Who can attend?
- Members are welcome to attend any Regional Network event across the country.
- Non-members are welcome to attend select Regional Network events at a non-member rate, however some events may be restricted to Members Only.
HR Café Connects
These member-only catch ups are an opportunity to network with peers for some collegiality, problem solving, and exposure to new ideas. Café Connects are great way to build relationships with other HRNZ members.
Meet our Regional Network Chairs
| Regional Network | Regional Network Chair | |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Michal Pawlowicz | [email protected] |
| Waikato | Sarah Morton-Johnson | [email protected] |
| Bay of Plenty | Becky Gardiner | [email protected] |
| Taranaki | Tracey Berrington-Smith | [email protected] |
| Hawke's Bay | Francesca Dalli-Niven | [email protected] |
| Wellington | Felicity Hislop | [email protected] |
| Nelson | Glenda Martyn | [email protected] |
| Canterbury | Hayley Helm-Begg | [email protected] |
| Otago | Ross Heath | [email protected] |
| Queenstown | Amanda Haynes | [email protected] |
| Southland | Paula Hibbs | [email protected] |
Join your Regional Network’s LinkedIn Group
Each HRNZ Regional Network has their own LinkedIn Group for information sharing, problem solving, and supporting fellow HR professionals.
Connect with your Network Committee and other peers in your region:
Interested in joining a Regional Network Committee?
Educate
Inform
Equip
Inspire
Regional Network Chairs and Committee Members are a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about elevating the capability and reputation of the HR profession. They support members in their region by regularly organising events and introducing guest speakers.
Committees offer a great opportunity to broaden your network, pick up additional skills, and influence the profession.
Expressions of Interest open in December 2025.
You must be a current HRNZ Financial Member to serve on a Regional Network Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have another question about Regional Networks?
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Louise Joe, our Network Engagement Lead at [email protected]
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