Want to network with other established local business professionals to grow your business?
Want to learn from other experienced people in similar situations?
Our fortnightly structured networking might just be the place for you! Join other business owners and professionals supporting each other through referral opportunities and the sharing of expertise.
Referrals
Grow your business through referrals from Orb members and their contacts.
Fortnightly meetings
90 minutes every 14 days. Designed for busy business professionals.
One member per category
Become the trusted expert in the group.
Experienced businesses only
Network with established local business people who have experience you can trust.
No pressure
No apps or scoreboards. This is networking for grown-ups!
New Zealand focus
For Kiwi businesses and their unique opportunities and challenges.
Online directory
Professionally written and designed to maximise your online leads.
Learning
Actionable training and group discussions to keep you and your business up to speed.
Find an Orb group in East Auckland
Botany Orb
When: 9.30am-11.00am, fortnightly Tuesdays Where: Botany Town Centre, Corner 38
Launched with over 20 members on 25th August. We're welcoming enquiries from additional potential members. If you'd like to know more, please get in contact.
Fill out this form, or email us at [email protected], and we'll be in touch.
Orb Networking Google Reviews
See what Auckland business owners and professionals say about their experience with Orb Networking.
Ali Burns
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Orb Networking is by far the best business network I’ve joined. The support has been incredible and the environment refreshing and professional, with fun intertwined throughout. Highly recommend to business owners looking for an energetic and results driven environment to grow their businesses.
Wade Mackenzie
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I’ve had such a positive experience being part of ORB Networking. It’s a genuinely welcoming and supportive group of business owners who are interested in building real relationships, helping one another and seeing each other succeed. What I really appreciate about ORB is that it doesn’t feel like networking just for the sake of exchanging business cards or generating leads. There’s a real sense of community, with plenty of opportunities to share ideas, learn from others, make valuable connections and support local businesses. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being part of the group and would happily recommend ORB Networking to anyone looking to grow their business while connecting with a fantastic group of people.
Jash
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Since joining Orb Networking, I've gained valuable traction with other business owners and have been able to build relationships that are leading to referral opportunities. The fortnightly meeting format works well, providing a good balance between networking and running a business. What I particularly appreciate is the focus on collaboration and the one-member-per-profession approach which encourages genuine support. I've found Orb Networking to be a welcoming and professional environment that helps foster meaningful business connections, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to expand their local business network.
Kathryn Scordino
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Cannot recommend Orb highly enough. I've been involved in other networking groups but the energy and buzz here is next level. The business owners are a fantastic group who are running established, credible businesses and genuinely want to help each other to grow and thrive. Meetings are inclusive and fun with lots of coffee or beer/ wine catch ups in between, supporting each other and creating business opportunities. If you're keen to grow your network and business, Orb is well worth investing in.
Sarah Kavanagh
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Brilliant networking group! I have already had sales leads from my first Orb meeting and love building trusted relationships within the group. It’s a fantastic group of established business owners, all serious about growth. There is a great buzz in the room when we are all networking! Lots of coffee meetings are taking place in between the fortnightly Orb meetings so business is happening in and out of the room. Highly recommend joining Orb if you’re serious about growing your business.
Brilliant networking group! I have already had sales leads from my first Orb meeting and love building trusted relationships within the group. It’s a fantastic group of established business owners, all serious about growth...
Since joining Orb Networking, I've gained valuable traction with other business owners and have been able to build relationships that are leading to referral opportunities.
I really enjoyed the networking today! The final talk at the table was really insightful... I'm learning so much from not just the speakers but also everyone else.
Cannot recommend Orb highly enough. I've been involved in other networking groups but the energy and buzz here is next level. The business owners are a fantastic group who are running established, credible businesses and genuinely want to help each other to grow and thrive...
Orb is an Auckland business networking community for established business owners and professionals. Members meet regularly to build lasting relationships, share practical knowledge and create referral opportunities. The focus is on long-term business connections rather than referral quotas or high-pressure networking.
Orb is designed for established business owners, consultants and professionals who want to grow through stronger relationships, practical learning and trusted referrals. Members should be willing to support others, share their expertise and contribute positively to the group.
Orb groups meet fortnightly, giving members enough time to build meaningful relationships without the commitment of weekly meetings. Each meeting includes open networking, business introductions, practical education, group discussions and opportunities to share referrals and successes.
Orb meetings combine structured networking with relaxed, useful conversation. Members introduce their businesses, learn from practical education topics, discuss common business challenges and identify opportunities to support one another.
Meetings are designed to be welcoming, interactive and valuable for experienced business owners.
No. Orb does not use referral quotas or public scoreboards. Members are encouraged to make introductions when they genuinely believe another member can help. This trust-based approach leads to better-quality referrals and stronger long-term business relationships.
Orb allows one member from each business category within a group. This helps members build confidence referring opportunities without competing directly with someone offering the same core service.
Category suitability is discussed as part of the application process.
Yes. Prospective members can visit an Orb meeting to meet the group, experience the format and decide whether it feels like the right fit. Visiting also gives existing members an opportunity to learn more about your business and the clients you help.
For pre-launch groups, we ask potential members to commit to the first two meetings.
Orb is growing across Auckland, with business networking groups in East Auckland, including Howick and Botany.
We're expecting to expand beyond East Auckland soon, so watch this space!
Start by finding the Orb group that suits your location and business category. You can register your interest or arrange a visit through the website.
After meeting the group, Orb will confirm whether your category is available and whether the group is a suitable fit.
