BurgerFuel Fairy Springs Women in Business

Women in Business events are gatherings that unite women from various industries to celebrate achievements, share experiences, and foster growth. These events offer a supportive platform for networking, learning, and professional development, featuring activities like keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops.

Sponsored by BurgerFuel Fairy Springs, owned by Ashleigh Nairn, these events highlight the importance of empowering women in the business community. Whether you're an emerging professional or a seasoned entrepreneur, Women in Business events provide the inspiration and connections to help you thrive.

Introducing our Guest Speakers

Amanda Wells Director of Kilwell

With a Post Graduate Diploma and a passion for wine (growing and drinking), a switch to the family business in 2006 was a real game changer for Amanda.

Fishing and Hunting weren’t her forte, but she soon learned one end of a rod from the other and the difference between a rifle and a shotgun.

Outside of website stuff and doing all things marketing, she can be found rolling through the hills on her mountain bike or chasing a golf ball around the course with her husband and 3 boys.

Her Worship the Mayor, Tania Tapsell

Tania Tapsell is of Te Arawa descent and the first maori woman elected as Mayor of Rotorua. She leads a Council responsible for over $1.5 billion of community assets and has priorities to deliver outcomes for community, housing, environment and infrastructure.

Tania has served 11 years in local government after being elected at 21 years old and was Chairperson of Councils Operations & Monitoring Committee. She has also worked in tourism and top finance firms BNZ Business Partners and Deloitte. Tania is a qualified Resource Management Commissioner, has a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Waikato, and Diplomas in Business and Marketing.

Tania is a strong advocate for communities and ensuring a strong local voice. Prior to becoming Mayor she was the Deputy Chairperson of the NZ Community Board Executive Committee which represents 110 boards across the country.

Should you be unable to attend, please contact events@rotoruachamber.co.nz or text 021313384, preferably 24 hours in advance, but we appreciate this may not always be possible.