# Event Details - **Event Name**: PowerUp Masterclass: Setting up your Advisory Board - From Idea to Action - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event Description**: Thinking about bringing outside expertise into your business, but not sure what that actually looks like in practice?About this EventIf you’ve outgrown informal advice but aren’t ready for a formal board, this session will help you take the next step with clarity.Join us for this PowerUp Masterclass with Craig Hattle (Institute of Directors Taranaki Branch Chair). You’ll gain a clear, practical understanding of when an advisory board makes sense, and how to set one up so it actually works in practice.Delivered in partnership with the Institute of Directors, the session is designed to help you move from idea to action with confidence.Who’s it for?Business owners experiencing growth or increasing complexityLeaders starting to formalise how decisions are madeThose considering bringing outside expertise into their business, but unsure what that looks like in practiceWhat will you gain?You’ll walk away with clarity on whether an advisory board is the right next step for your business, and how to make it work.By the end of the session, you will:Know whether an advisory board is the right fit for your businessUnderstand how it differs from formal governanceLearn how to set one up in a practical, effective wayHear real-world experiences from businesses at different stagesSee what a strong advisory board looks like in practiceSession agenda12:30pm – 1:00pmNetworking with light catering1:00pm – 1:20pmWhen and how advisory boards workUnderstand what an advisory board is, whether it’s the right next step for your business, and how to set one up so it actually works in practice.1:20pm – 1:30pmAdvisory boards in practice – Catherine Keenan, Vivian Ph*rm*cyCatherine shares how an advisory board works in a real business setting, what’s worked well, and the value it brings.1:30pm – 1:40pmFrom advisory board to formal governance – Graham Wells, Wells Group LtdGraham shares his experience transitioning from an advisory board to formal governance, and how governance needs evolve as a business grows.1:40pm – 2:00pmQ&A and practical next steps for your businessWhy attend?If you’re making bigger decisions in your business and want more confidence in the direction you’re taking, this session will give you a clear next step and a structure to support it.You’ll leave with practical insight, stronger input, and greater confidence in your decision-making.Event detailsDate: Thursday 23 AprilTime: 12.30pm –2.00pmVenue: The Devon HotelTickets: $25 per personSpaces are limited to keep the session practical and interactive.Buy your ticket now to take the next step in strengthening how you make decisions in your business.About PowerUp MasterclassesProudly delivered to you by Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, PowerUp Masterclasses support Taranaki business owners and leaders to build capability, strengthen their businesses, and respond to challenges and opportunities as they arise. Each session brings practical insights from experienced operators and industry experts, with a focus on real-world application. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-plymouth/powerup-masterclass-setting-up-your-advisory-board-from-idea-to-action/100001985975292561 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fpowerup-masterclass-setting-up-your-advisory-board-from-idea-to-action-tickets-1985975292561 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Plymouth - **state**: TK - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: The Devon Hotel - **lat**: -39.0537669 - **long**: 174.0892393 - **full address**: The Devon Hotel, 390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, New Zealand ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Venture Taranaki (https://allevents.in/org/venture-taranaki/18250999) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8b9225d455b0423f475dc6f5d27fe00defcb3ed307f9abc675f1814353435c55-rimg-w1200-h600-dce2b9bf-gmir.jpg?v=1775089702 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5e06af31d61f8d7432451222543ed509d213f091268d66d44102710614220e36-rimg-w400-h400-dce2b9bf-gmir.jpg?v=1775089702 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+12:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The Devon Hotel, 390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, New Zealand - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 25 up to 25 NZD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Venture Taranaki - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about PowerUp Masterclass: Setting up your Advisory Board - From Idea to Action ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "PowerUp Masterclass: Setting up your Advisory Board - From Idea to Action", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8b9225d455b0423f475dc6f5d27fe00defcb3ed307f9abc675f1814353435c55-rimg-w1200-h600-dce2b9bf-gmir.jpg?v=1775089702", "startDate": "2026-04-23T12:30:00+12:00", "endDate": "2026-04-23T14:00:00+12:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-plymouth/powerup-masterclass-setting-up-your-advisory-board-from-idea-to-action/100001985975292561", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Devon Hotel", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "390 Devon Street East", "postalCode": "4310", "addressLocality": "New Plymouth", "addressRegion": "TK", "addressCountry": "NZ" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-39.0537669", "longitude": "174.0892393" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Thinking about bringing outside expertise into your business, but not sure what that actually looks like in practice?", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "NZD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-02", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-23T14:00:00+12:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-02", "lowPrice": "25.00", "highPrice": "25.00", "price": "25.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-plymouth/powerup-masterclass-setting-up-your-advisory-board-from-idea-to-action/100001985975292561" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "NZD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-02", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-02", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-plymouth/powerup-masterclass-setting-up-your-advisory-board-from-idea-to-action/100001985975292561", "price": "25.00", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Venture Taranaki", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/venture-taranaki/18250999", "description": "Branching Out is Venture Taranaki's dedicated project to explore, investigate and potentially pilot new commercial opportunities in Taranaki's food and fibre sector. 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