
Who we are
We are a membership-based organisation offering weekly business networking meetups that go beyond the typical networking group. Our members join for connection, growth, and accountability.
Meet the Leadership Team
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Dean Payn
BUSINESS BLUEPRINT NZ
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Andy Prentice
THE CRATE
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Rory Wyatt
NAKED MARKETING
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Elias Kanaris
THE INSIGHT & STRATEGY GROUP
Meet Our Members
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Andy Prentice
Andy Prentice, passionate people person, leads The Crate, offering vibrant office spaces that foster productivity, community, and cost-effective collaboration.
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Andy Rolston
I'm Andy, a leadership coach and trainer at Rolston Leadership Group. I help managers build trust, become skilled communicators, and lead with confidence.
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Ashish Saxena
President and senior leadership member of Toastmasters Mt Albert, Ashish identifies businesses that need leadership help.
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Assel Tuleushova
I am an Auckland-based finance professional with strong analytical and soft skills, adept at interpreting financial data, understanding business cases, and delivering results with a proactive, can-do attitude
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Bashar Basheer
Bashar Basheer, founder of Bash & Co. Helping real estate agents stand out with high-impact photo, video, and AI solutions for their listings and personal brand.
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Bruce Smeaton
Bruce Smeaton, OPTISEARCHPRO (Auckland). Future-proof your online success with AI-driven SEO. Boosting leads and sales for NZ, AU, and US businesses since 2002.
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Clive Schwartz
I’m Clive from Nexus Connect. I help SMBs harness AI, streamline technology change, and drive digital transformation—connecting strategy, leadership, and innovation for measurable business success.
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Dean Payn
Dean Payn, Business Blueprint's NZ partner, empowers entrepreneurs with AI-driven strategies, enhancing growth, efficiency, and freedom to live life and do business on their terms.
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Elias Kanaris
Elias Kanaris offers CEO-as-a-Service, mentors CEOs, and is a professional speaker, helping leaders navigate adversity, build high-performing teams, and foster trust with 30+ years of executive experience.
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Helen Corban
Helen Corban – Highly experienced Time Management coach who helps business clients be strategic. Eliminating overwhelm while maximising productivity, focusing on achieving the right results.
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Maz Tayyab
Mazahir from XCLIMPRO Australasia. We build dynamic, rotating rock-climbing walls that combine fun and innovation into fitness. An out-of-the-box thinker, I bring an easy-going attitude and humour everywhere.
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Nick Niblett
I’m Nick Niblett, a finance expert with a passion for helping Kiwis succeed. At Advice Knight, I help you buy homes, build wealth, and create a secure future.
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Nicky Lowe
Nicky Lowe, strategic communicator, leads Tenderwins, helping companies win more work through the tendering process with smart strategy, compelling writing, and impactful design.
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Roland Meissner
I’m Roland from Love Your Brand. I help businesses create a powerful brand identity, solving brand challenges and delivering expert design—logos, signage, brochures, and more.
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Rory Wyatt
A passionate marketer dedicated to making a real difference in your business. With over 20 years of business experience, I’ve gained insights that drive growth and innovation.
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Shelley Pilkington
Shelley Pilkington, Real Estate Marketing Strategist & Founder of Open Door Marketing, helping ‘too busy’ real estate professionals transform their listings pipeline from a trickle to a fire hose.
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Stacey Airey
MEDIBOARD Ltd and MEDIACTIVATE Ltd
I’m Stacey Airey from MediBoard and MediActivate. We help healthcare brands reach prescribers and patients through targeted digital advertising, clinical education, and waiting room engagement. I am Passionate about impactful healthcare marketing.
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Tiffany Watson
Tiffany Watson is passionate about people and is the face of The Crate, offering vibrant office spaces that foster productivity, community, and cost-effective collaboration
Visit us
28 Constellation Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632
Hours
Monday–Friday
8:30am–5pm
Phone
(09) 972 0626