Reviews

“These events are truly awesome! In fact I'd go so far as to say it's the best networking event in New Zealand. People are genuinely open to networking and are authentic! Really enjoy these and find a ton of value. Thanks guys for all the effort!! Maybe a panel discussion could be valuable as well?”

“Massive shout out to Keri Little, Stuart Little, and the their team for putting on a sensational LinkedInLocal Auckland.

It was great to meet sponsor Tim Muhundan from Automate.CX®. Amazing chat with Justin Kabbani 💪🧠 about how AI could be used in the Disability Access space for Jenna King or the mass amounts of ways it can be used in-house or for customers in my IT space, before his insightful talk on AI it’s potential ways to be implemented wider. “

“I don't think my smile could get any bigger... 😅😁💙 It was awesome to attend the LinkedInLocal Auckland event last week. This was my first (& unbeknown) networking event! What an experience!!!!

I’ve always been good at striking up conversations with people I don’t know. The gentle chit chats were followed by a talk on ChatGPT + Ai. Some really awesome takeaways from that + clairty on a few issues we've been facing. Awesome. But, the reason my smile is so big is I got to see Keri Little & Stuart Little - the organisers of the event and owners of the studio where we ran our first ever superyacht course. “

What a grand LinkedInLocal Auckland Networking Event last night.

“Thank you so much for hosting it Keri Little and Stuart Little.
Your hard work paid off. It was one epic night for sure. Thank you guys for making the effort and for organising such a successful evening. Loved seeing you two and meeting so many old and new connections. Justin’s talk was both fascinating and inspiring. Community, connections, lots of warmth and heaps of great conversations – that’s what makes LinkedInLocal Auckland so special. “

“What a fab Thursday night at LinkedInLocal Auckland event - Awesome to meet so many new faces and catch up with the friends I have had the privilege to hang out with previously. Love that the LinkedIn Auckland community gets behind the dynamic duo of Stuart Little and Keri Little - You guys totally rocked the room. For everyone out there that hasnt been - Get yourself along to the next one - Total value for money. The Speakers, The networking and the food and drinks were super !!!”

“Another fabulous LinkedInLocal Auckland event last night!
Stuart Little & Keri Little and the team put on such a great event. 🙌 Another thing I love about these events is when you finally meet someone in person who already feels like a friend. Community, connection, and great conversations – that’s what makes LinkedIn Local so special.”

“Last night was next level 🔥 Energy through the roof, laughter all around, and some seriously epic networking vibes. 💬✨ Huge shoutout to Keri Little & Stuart Little 👏👏 You two are rockstars! The buzz in the room was proof that all your hard work paid off. Nights like these remind me just how powerful this network really is.”

“Networking can feel intimidating… until you find the right room. Last night I attended my very first LinkedInLocal Auckland event, and I was absolutely blown away. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with such warmth and magnetic energy by Stuart Little and Keri Little. They explained how the event worked and even gave me a helpful tip—look out for anyone wearing a red lanyard, as they’re new too. The evening was filled with incredible conversations—meeting inspiring people, hearing about their passions, interests, and life’s work. I left the event feeling like I’d not only learned a lot, but also made some genuine new friends. I can’t wait for the next one!”

“Last night, I attended my first LinkedInLocal Auckland event – and what an experience it was!
A huge thank you to the hosts Keri LittleStuart Little for putting together such an inspiring evening and to Lena Li for the kind invitation.
It was also wonderful to meet so many amazing people, share ideas, and gain fresh perspectives. Definitely worth attending – looking forward to the next one!”

“It was a fantastic event, and Justin’s insight was definitely inspiring. Huge credit to Stuart and Keri too, for putting together another fantastic experience. The thoughtful additions they added to this event, built on what was already an incredible event last time. I’m definitely looking forward to the next one.”

“Gratitude post for the hosts of LinkedInLocal Auckland, Keri Little and Stuart Little: if you don't know these wonderful Auckland-based humans already, then you MUST look into them and the wonderful mahi/work they do.

Not only do they create spaces and opportunities for values-aligned people to connect, they also do a lot for the community. For example - Stuart has done some exceptional work with the THRIVE - Connecting Talent with Success FREE platform designed to support people who are in-between work or opportunities. Keri has organised groups of us to learn more and connect at, e.g. the for me is always connecting with friends and making new ones :)”

“💢 LinkedInLocal Auckland last week was an incredible night!💢 A huge shout-out to the real drivers of this event, Keri Little and Stuart Little 👏 Rosie Addison and I are lucky and honoured to play a small part in the background. Most importantly, thank you to the 200+ people who came along and networked with so much energy. If I missed catching up with you on the night, apologies – next time!”

“A massive shoutout to Stuart Little & Keri Little for an amazing event with Justin Kabbani. It was great to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and continue to lean in and learn of the opportunity that AI presents.
Thanks Stuart, Keri, Justin & LinkedInLocal Auckland for creating the space to connect with others, stretch thinking and spark new conversations.”

“Such a good night on so many different levels. Thank you, LinkedInLocal Auckland team, you did an excellent job of knitting together a fun evening of connection and learning. Everyone who attended would have left with something new in their pocket...some people's pockets overloaded! More on my reflections on the learning bit later.”

“Great night LinkedInLocal Auckland meeting connections face to face ( not in a 9x5” tracking device !) invigorating presentation on AI by Justin Kabbani. Thank you Angus Jenkins for the invite and Keri Little and Stuart Little for a well organised and supported event - if you haven’t been - don’t miss out next time !”

Oh what a great evening at LinkedInLocal Auckland I love these guys and all that they do bringing good people together ❤️ thanks for all the loved and new connections Tony Richards Martin Varney Rosie Addison Keri Little Stuart Little and Lee Wharerau my Coco Love Body partner x thanks so much for having us Keri and Stuart :)))) and especially you darling John Maybury 💃🏽💕

“How good was LinkedInLocal Auckland last night? I’m still buzzing!

Big shout out to Keri Little Stuart Little Rosie Addison and Mark Hill-Rennie and Automate.CX® Elta Ego (delicious flavours) and Dancing Water Winery Limited and M2 Magazine - man oh man you know how to make a memorable evening. Often I go to networking alone as it’s women’s groups but I do love when it’s mixed, especially when Greg Davies comes along. I reckon this was the best LinkedInLocal Auckland yet. Thanks team.”

What a great night at LinkedInLocal Auckland.

Woohoo - So good to be back in a room with people who actually enjoy connecting, sharing ideas, and having real conversations. A big thank you to Alicia McKay for opening the evening with such a brilliant talk. Insightful, funny, and thought-provoking all at the same time. These events remind me why community matters. When people step out from behind the screen and actually talk, laugh, and share stories, something different happens.
And a big thank you to everyone who helps make these nights happen behind the scenes, especially Keri LittleStuart Littlea nd Nicki Buckingham. Always a pleasure to be part of this community. Already looking forward to the next one.

“Well - that was worth it! Last night was my first venture into the world of hashtag#LinkedinLocalAuckland and it was awesome! Highlights: a very entertaining and informative presentation by Justin Kabbani 💪🧠 (who shattered a few myths about AI); the chance to chat with lots of great people; a very nice Pinot Noir, and some outstanding pizzas from Fantail & Turtle. Thanks especially to Keri Little, Stuart Little and Mark Hill-Rennie. I’ll be back - with a blue lanyard next time if I’m allowed 😉”

First LinkedInLocal Auckland of the year! The energy as usual was very positive and high but the best part -meeting people in person 😊
Thank you Keri Little & Stuart Little for putting so much effort into these events 👏 already looking forward to the next one. And a big thank you to everyone who connected yesterday.

There’s something powerful about being in rooms that stretch you, especially when you realise you belong there. If you’ve been avoiding the room… maybe that’s exactly where your growth (and your best sleep) is waiting.
Have you noticed how connection impacts your energy?

What a fantastic event and opportunity to meet new people. Many thanks to Keri Little, Stuart Little and the team. Alicia McKay’s talk was very thought provoking.

Love it team. Another great event last evening. Thank you for your time and effort to bring these opportunities of connection together. 👏

Making a point at LinkedInLocal Auckland last night.
So good to connect with so many of my connections IRL vs just digitally.
A well patronised event, a great speaker and lots of conversations had and new connections made.
Well done to Keri Little and Stuart and the rest of the team for another excellent event.

It's just like Linkedin...but in real life. 🙍‍♂️


When I asked Ben van Rooy what to expect at my first LinkedInLocal Auckland event, that is how he described it.

And that was almost exactly my experience last night.

The moment I walked in, I met Sandy Blomfield - and recognised her name straight away because of course we were already connected online.

One of my deliberate goals this year is to network outside of marketing, and Linkedin Local is a great way to do that. There are some seriously interesting people in the room and it's sort of weird but also great to meet people you've probably chatted to online, in real life.
Here is what to expect at one of these events:
- Ticket price was $65. This includes great alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options, catering (sushi, pizza and we even had tiny bowls of lollies for the presentation)
- Great venue
- A top-notch guest speaker. Last night we had the very funny and talented Alicia McKay giving us her very honest take on AI (and not in a boring way).
- Brand activations
This was an extremely well run event - props to Keri Little and Stuart Little for putting this series together. My only complaint is that I ate one too many pieces of pizza and didn't take enough photos.