Upcoming Events
14th November 2019 - Breakfast with Karl Burrows, Managing Director of Haka Works
We all know the haka - we see it every time our beloved All Blacks take the field - but how much do we really know about it?
Karl Burrows, the MD of Haka Works originally hails from Taranaki but has lived in London for nearly 20 years. Formerly a lawyer in both NZ and London with an MBA from Cranfield University, Karl threw in corporate life in 2004 to set up Manaia, a professional London based kapa haka with friends. This led to another venture - Haka Works - https://www.hakaworks.com - utilising tools from Maori culture to energise events, build teams and connect people to values. Karl and his team work with companies all over the world sharing the values implicit in haka - authenticity, whanau/ team, bravery and purpose - and teaching haka as a way to viscerally experience the concepts Karl shares - energy, building connections and aligning to purpose.
Only 50 places available so book now.
11th December 2019 - Kiwis in Property Christmas Jumper Drinks
NZ Craft beers & food, kiwi tunes and good company. Dig out that crazy jumper to see in the season with style! Ticket price includes first drink and a kiwi burger. Non-Kiwi partners and colleagues welcome if registered as a guest of a Kiwi.
23rd January 2020 - Breakfast with Anne Timpany, CEO of ATRA Group
Anne Timpany (originally from Timaru) arrived in London in October 2003 with no long-term plans to stay past 6 months. 16 years later Anne has co-founded businesses in the construction sector, is the CEO of ATRA Group and is launching the On Tap Toolbox Academy. Anne is an expert networker and will share some tips on a skill that doesn't always come easily to us Kiwis! Breakfast coffee supplied by Kiwi coffee company, Volcano Coffee Works.
3rd February 2020 - Christchurch presentation & networking breakfast
Kiwis in Property UK comes home to Christchurch. If you are thinking of moving to the UK to work in the commercial property sector come along to hear how we could help. Our founder Bryce Check will be talking about the group's activities in London and how we help new arrivals to settle in. Bryce will be supported by a panel of recently returned KIP alumni who can help answer any questions you might have about living and working in the UK. This event might also be of interest to NZ employers looking to connect with returning Kiwi property talent as we can help with that too. Networking breakfast kindly sponsored by GHD.
10th February 2020 - Wellington presentation & networking drinks
Kiwis in Property UK comes home to Wellington. If you are thinking of moving to the UK to work in the commercial property sector come along to hear how we could help. Our founder Bryce Check will be talking about the group's activities in London and how we help new arrivals to settle in. Bryce will be supported by a panel of recently returned KIP alumni who can help answer any questions you might have about living and working in the UK. This event might also be of interest to NZ employers looking to connect with returning Kiwi property talent as we can help with that too. Networking drinks kindly sponsored by JLL.
13th February 2020 - Auckland presentation & networking drinks (introduced by Kent Gardner, CEO of Evans Randall Investors)
Kiwis in Property UK comes home to Auckland. If you are thinking of moving to the UK to work in the commercial property sector come along to hear how we could help. Our founder Bryce Check will be talking about the group's activities in London and how we help new arrivals to settle in. Bryce will be supported by a panel of recently returned KIP alumni who can help answer any questions you might have about living and working in the UK. This event might also be of interest to NZ employers looking to connect with returning Kiwi property talent as we can help with that too. Kent Gardner, CEO of Evans Randall Investors, a large UK and European property investor, who are a major supporter of Kiwis in Property UK, will join us to say a few words of introduction.Networking drinks kindly sponsored by Russell McVeagh.
27th February 2020 - Breakfast - Climate change & the property sector - a panel discussion event
Climate change is the single biggest issue facing our planet let alone our industry. Come and hear our expert panel chaired by climate change thought leader (and fellow Kiwi) John Lang of the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit. Our panel will be discussing the current impact the property sector has upon climate change and what steps can be taken to bring about positive benefit.
10th March 2020 - MIPIM drinks
Take a break from the networking madness of MIPIM for a few beers with fellow property Kiwis
20th May 2020 - Tech Talk and Networking Drinks with Andrew Woodward of WSP
Andrew graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering from Canterbury University and since then has spent over 30 years working with the UK’s leading architects on many award-winning buildings and structures. He is one of three directors responsible for running the WSP Structures Team in London. Preferring to work across a wide range of sectors and building types he enjoys applying this diverse range of experience to new projects. His current projects include a new office development for Sellar at Paddington Square and 1 Undershaft, the next ‘tall tower’ in the City of London.
2nd July 2020 - Kiwis in Property Summer BBQ 2020
Ticket includes NZ craft beer and NZ wine all night, tasty bbq food, rashuns, burger rings, jaffas, pineapple lumps, jet planes, minties and groovy kiwi tunes up high on an outdoor terrace in the City. Our famous summer BBQ is back - compulsory Hawaiian shirts and dancing jandals required! Big thanks to Osborne Clarke for hosting us on their amazing terrace and to Sweet Sounds live for putting together the awesome kiwi playlist.
