Franchise Association of New Zealand upcoming events

New Zealand Franchise Awards Gala Dinner 2026 (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join us as we celebrate the 31st New Zealand Franchise Awards, recognising and honouring the very best in New Zealand franchising.

These awards showcase excellence across the sector, celebrating the achievements, innovation, dedication, and people who make franchising thrive.

We look forward to celebrating another year of outstanding franchising success with you at the Awards gala dinner.

Evening details:

Location: Grand Millennium Hotel, 71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland

Date: Saturday 14 November 2026

Time: 6.00pm – 11.30pm

Dress code: Black tie

Knowledge Builder Series: AI Adoption in New Zealand Franchise Systems: Uses, Tools and Key Considerations (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The FANZ Knowledge Builder Series (KBS) delivers the essential tools and insights to build stronger, compliant, high-performing franchise businesses.

Upcoming Online Session:

Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026

Time: 2.00 - 3.00pm

▶️ AI Adoption in New Zealand Franchise Systems: Uses, Tools and Key Considerations

AI is moving rapidly into the day-to-day operation and management of franchise systems. Drawing on Franchize Consultants’ survey of New Zealand franchise systems, this session will explore how franchisors, field teams and franchisees are adopting AI; the tools and platforms they are using; and the applications they find most valuable.

The discussion will also consider key reservations around accuracy, privacy, security, brand consistency and governance. A particular focus will be franchise support: as AI takes on more analysis and preparation, how might field managers’ work shift towards helping franchisees interpret insights, make decisions and implement change?

Cost:

FREE for FANZ members

$45 + GST for non-members

2026 Auckland FANZ Christmas Breakfast (2 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join the FANZ team & Board as we celebrate the year that has been and cheers our way into the festive season.

This year, we are hosting a Christmas breakfast at Akarana Events Centre upstairs in the RAYC Rooms.

And this year, we are adding in something a little bit special!

For both our Auckland and Christchuch Christmas events, we have signed up to the Kindness Collectives 'Christmas Joy Store'. With over 170,000 children living in poverty, we want to help the Kindness Collective help Santa visit as many children as possible this Christmas.

To get involved, you can bring along an unwrapped gift to the Auckland or Christchurch event for children aged 1 to 16. Great ideas include new toys, books, board games and sports gear. You can check out the Wish List for some more ideas

We would love to have you round out the year with us for a morning of good food, coffee, and Christmas cheer.

We look forward to seeing you in Christmas spirit!

2026 Christchurch FANZ Christmas Party (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Join the FANZ team & Board as we celebrate the year that has been and cheers our way into the festive season.

This year we are excited to bring a little bit of FANZ festivities to Christchurch!

And this year, we are adding in something a little bit special!

We would love to have you round out the year with us at the Poplar Social Club - make sure you join us for a evening of good food, Christmas cheer, drinks and networking.

We look forward to seeing you in Christmas spirit!