About us
ProductTank Auckland is for anyone with an interest in product management. This could include product managers (at large organisations such as telcos or banks, at global software businesses based in Auckland or startups) those who want to get into it, or the generally curious. Product managers have to wear many hats but there are good practices that we can call on to do our jobs better, so let's get together to share war stories and take product management in NZ to the next level.
ProductTank is a global network of meetups and provides an opportunity for Product Managers to exchange ideas and experiences about Product Design, Development and Management, Business Modelling, Metrics, User Experience and all the other things that get us excited.
Events include talks from guest speakers on topics around product management, networking opportunities, and a good old-fashioned chin-wag over a beer or two.
We're open to companies big and small. We also welcome early-stage technology businesses looking to learn how to get their ideas off the ground.
ProductTank Auckland is brought to you by Product Aotearoa which brings together product people from across the country. You can connect with fellow Kiwi product people by joining our Slack channel here.
We also have a blog and encourage the community to get engaged by commenting on or writing new posts for http://www.mindtheproduct.com
Finally, check out our annual conferences in San Francisco and London: http://mtpcon.com
Upcoming events
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What Should We Charge for This?
·HybridAuror (Britomart), Britomart, Auckland, NZPricing decisions can make or break a product — yet for many product managers, it's a conversation they're not always invited to, and feel underprepared for when they are. This event is designed to change that. We're sitting down with two experienced practitioners to explore when and how PMs should be showing up in pricing conversations, what skills and knowledge they need to build to earn a seat at the table, and where to even begin when you have a great product but no idea what to charge for it.
We'll also get into the practical stuff: the difference between pricing and commercialisation and why it matters, the most common mistakes product teams make, and how to spot the signals that tell you your pricing needs a rethink. We'll close with a mental model you can take back to your team straight away. Whether you've never touched a pricing decision or you're just looking to sharpen your thinking, this is a candid, beginner-friendly session with plenty of time for your questions.
About our speakers:
Melissa Firth
Melissa Firth is a fractional CPO working with tech companies across New Zealand to align product strategy with go-to-market execution. As founder of PocketCPO, she partners with leaders and teams to realise profitable growth through product-market fit, commercialisation, and strategic planning that creates clarity amid complexity. With over 25 years' experience spanning SaaS, B2B, enterprise digital, and startups, Melissa has built teams, launched products, and helped prepare companies for acquisition. Her approach is practical, grounded in real business constraints, and focused on measurable outcomes.Hugh Robinson
Hugh is a pricing and go‑to‑market leader with over 25 years’ experience across telco, energy, SaaS, and financial services. He is General Manager, GTM & Propositions at Datacom and was previously Head of Pricing & Commercialisation at Xero, where he partnered with product teams across Australia, the UK, the US, and New Zealand to optimise pricing and commercialisation for new and existing products.Huge thanks to Auror for hosting and sponsoring this event!
You can join the livestream: https://meet.google.com/zmg-qeoi-uhv. As always the livestream will kick off from just before 6pm.
Note that the rules of our host venue means that we will send the exact location of the event to attendees on the day of the event - the venue is in the Britomart area. Those of you who have attended events at Auror before will know where it is!
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Past events
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