Event: Marketing + Networking Evening

Date: Thursday, July 2nd

Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Location: Tauranga Yacht Club, 90 Keith Allen Drive, Tauranga 3110

Leader: Niamh Vercoe

Calling all of our marketing girlies!

If you’re obsessed with content creation, social media, branding, marketing, business, or just love being around ambitious creative women… this event is SO for you.

We’re teaming up with Collab Digital for a fun and inspiring panel night in Tauranga bringing together women working across content creation, branding, social media, and digital marketing.

Think real conversations, industry secrets, social media hot takes, practical advice, and hearing what it’s actually like working in the creative industry in 2026.

This night is perfect for:
• Content creators
• Small business owners
• Marketing students
• Social media managers
• Creatives wanting to grow online
• Anyone obsessed with all things digital marketing

We have some incredible panelists joining us:

• Zenani — Senior Digital Marketer at Collab Digital
A digital advertising specialist who works across Google and Meta ads, helping brands grow online through smart, results-driven marketing.

• Jordan — Brand Manager at Anytime Fitness NZ
Originally from the US, Jordan has worked led marketing strategy for brands such as Vans and Eve Wellness and is passionate about building brands that genuinely connect with people.

• Amelia — Founder of From Scratch Creative
A content creator and social media manager known for creating authentic, trend-led content that helps brands connect with audiences online.

• Hosted by Hannah Koumakis
Founder of Dear Community + Dear Brides, content creator, and social media strategist sharing the realities of growing a personal brand to 175K+ followers while building multiple businesses.

Throughout the panel, we’ll chat about:
• Creating content people actually stop scrolling for
• Growing a brand online in 2026
• Social media mistakes people make all the time
• Tools, apps, and strategies the panel swear by
• Building confidence online
• What it’s really like working in the creative industry

The evening will also include:
• A delicious grazing table
• A mocktail station thanks to Good Buzz Kombucha
• Networking with like-minded creative women
• Fun quick-fire games with the panelists
• INSANE goodie bags 

This is genuinely the perfect girls night out for creatives. Come with a friend or come solo — it’s the best way to meet women in similar industries and make new connections.

See you there.

Ticket Policy

Please note that you will receive an email from the event leader 24–48 hours beforehand with additional information. If you have not received this email at least 12 hours before the event, please contact us.

All events are exclusively for women aged 18-35.

Tickets are non-refundable

In the event that we need to cancel due to weather conditions (which are outside of our control), refunds cannot be issued. However, a credit will be provided for use at a future Dear Community event.

Please note, we will be taking photos and videos throughout the event.

If you can’t attend, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice so we can offer your spot to someone else. Failure to do so may result in restrictions on future ticket purchases.