Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce

09/06/2026

Shamubeel Eaqub is Chief Economist at Simplicity, as well as a respected author, media commentator, and public speaker.

He holds an Honours degree in Economics from Lincoln University and is a CFA Charterholder. With more than 25 years of experience across Wellington, Melbourne, and Auckland, Shamubeel has worked for some of New Zealand and Australia's leading financial institutions and consultancies

Widely recognised for his thoughtful and accessible economic commentary, Shamubeel is a leading voice on New Zealand's economic future. Alongside his role at Simplicity, he maintains an active portfolio spanning consulting, governance, public speaking, and economic advisory work.

Shamubeel will be our speaker at The Budget Breakdown Business Breakfast on Friday, 19 June 2026. He will be speaking to the Government Budget release and what it means for our local economic landscape and what we can expect from the year to come. This event promises to be incredibly insightful and valuable for our local business community so we implore you to be there.

Tickets are $65 for members and $80 for non-members (prices excl. GST) and includes a delicious breakfast spread. Email [email protected] to book your spot today!

Thank you to our event partners: FleetPartners, Whakatane District Council and Nicholson United Autos for bringing this event to life.

07/06/2026

Exciting giveaway happening on the Radio 1XX page! Click on the image below and go to the comments, and tag your favourite business or your own business to win!

Take your favourite business, or YOUR business, to the next level with a ticket to The Budget Breakdown Business Breakfast! 🍽

The Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce, along with Simplicity, are bringing you The Budget Breakdown Business Breakfast on Friday, June 19th, where economist, Shamubeel Eaqub will be speaking to the Government Budget Release and what it means for our business community and our local economic landscape.

Tell us a business that deserves a free ticket to have them go into the draw!

These tickets are to the value of $96 for a fantastic morning of business networking, breakfast, good coffee and a thorough understanding of what they can expect from the year to come.

This event is made possible, thanks to: FleetPartners, Whakatāne District Council and Nicholson Autos.

03/06/2026

We are very pleased to announce that each attendee at The Budget Breakdown Business Breakfast will be gifted a booklet by Sam Stubbs called Money Made Simple, compliments of Simplicity.

This event is taking place on 19 June at the Whakatane District Council building inside the Council Chambers. Shamubeel Eaqub will be talking to the Government's Budget Release and helping us understand what it means for our region.

Get in touch via messenger for tickets or email: [email protected]

24/05/2026

This is an event not to be missed! We are gathering together at the Council Chambers at the Boon Street entrance to the Council building at 7am on Friday morning, 19 June, for a networking breakfast and then we are going to hear from Economist Shamubeel Eaqub who will be talking to the New Zealand Budget release and sharing insights as to what this means for our region and for your business.

Tickets: $65 excl GST (members), $80 excl GST (non-members)
For bookings, email [email protected]

18/05/2026

We are excited to bring The Budget Breakdown Business Breakfast to the Eastern Bay business community, a valuable morning designed to equip business owners, leaders, and professionals with practical economic insight for the year ahead.

Join us for high-value networking, meaningful business conversations, and expert commentary from leading economist Shamubeel Eaqub as he unpacks what New Zealand’s latest Government Budget could mean for businesses, industries, and our wider region.

If you are wanting to stay informed, think strategically, and better understand the economic landscape ahead, we encourage you to register today and secure your place. Email [email protected]

12/05/2026

What a special evening our Women in Business - The Devil Wears Prada 2 Cinema Experience turned out to be ✨

There’s something genuinely meaningful about getting a room full of women together. Different industries, different stories, different seasons of business and leadership, yet all sharing the same space for connection, conversation, encouragement, and a little bit of fun.

A very heartfelt thank you to Caci for coming on board as our event sponsor and helping elevate the evening in such a thoughtful and generous way. From the beautiful goodie bags and giveaways to the interactive Observ Skin Scanner experience during networking, every detail added something special for our guests to enjoy. Your support helped create an atmosphere that felt welcoming, polished, and genuinely memorable.

Thank you also to Annemarie Gallagher for sharing so openly and honestly about adapting and reinventing yourself through challenging seasons in business. There was real value in what was shared.

And finally, thank you to every woman who came along. Thank you for showing up, supporting local events, bringing your energy to the room, and helping make the evening what it was. We loved hosting you all 🎬✨

Enjoy the photos! 📸