ARN celebrates 10 years

This year marks 10 years since All-Round Networking (ARN) began in Franklin, bringing local businesspeople together under the principle, “what goes around comes around.”

From one group in 2015, ARN has grown into multiple branches across South Auckland and Franklin, now hosting groups Pukekohe Morning, Pukekohe Lunch and Drury Morning, with more groups to come soon.

ARN director Chanelle Reid said the organisation’s mission from the start has been to foster trusted relationships that produce profitable referrals.

“In its 10 years of operation, ARN has tracked and celebrated more than $11.57 million in business referred among its members. ARN produces consistent results for its members that support its position as Franklin’s premier networking choice.”

The culture of ARN is as central as its referral engine. The website describes it as a “fun culture with no BS,” emphasising genuine connection, camaraderie, and mutual support.

Many long-time members note that ARN provides not just leads, but confidence, friendship, accountability and growth.

Three of the original founders, Samantha Jung Fielding, John Stansfield, and Rose Richards, were honoured at the anniversary event. Now the baton has firmly passed to the current leadership under Matt and Chanelle Reid.

“We’re building a legacy with ARN and are excited to share this with more business owners throughout New Zealand in the coming years,” Chanelle said.

Chanelle and Matt met at ARN, began dating in 2015, married in 2019 and now have full ownership of the organisation and are growing it.

“ARN is something I am immensely proud of. I know firsthand how much value a great networking group can bring to business owners, and I see it as my mission to share that gift with the rest of NZ.

“The power of networking is immense, but the power of great networking, well, that can move mountains.”