Not just saving lives: latest research report reveals the importance of new roads in the Wellington region
A recently released report by the AA Research Foundation, Safety Benefits of New Roads, shows that the Mackays to Peka Peka section of the Kāpiti Expressway (M2PP) has significantly improved both the focus area of improvement and surrounding districts. The opening of...
Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce Calls for Transparency Amongst Local Elected Members
The recent 2022 election campaigns established the futures of Te Uruhi and the Kāpiti Coast Airport as matters of importance to our local community. Having been two of the most hotly discussed topics in recent years amongst members of the Kāpiti Chamber and the public...
Kāpiti Chamber Elects Board and Co-Chairs for 2023
The Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce elected a new board at last night’s AGM, with Co-Chairs Monique Leith and Heather Hutchings successfully re-elected for 2023 as the Chamber looks to continue supporting the local business community through challenging times....
Business Safety Awareness: building an aware and confident network of locals on the Kāpiti Coast
The Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce recently partnered with the Kāpiti Community Patrol, Kāpiti Police and Kāpiti Coast District Council, to bring local business owners a timely Business Safety Awareness event. This event was designed to inform, upskill, and connect...
Electra Business Awards 2022: Celebrating Local Business with a Night to Remember
The Electra Kāpiti & Horowhenua Business Awards 2022, hosted at the Horowhenua Events Centre, was a spectacular celebration of local businesses and their achievements in a year that has been challenging for most. It was a night to remember as over 380+ finalists,...
Preparing for uncertainty: building local business resilience
Addressing the million-dollar (maybe more) question: are we heading into a recession? The possibility of a recession is nationally topical, as business owners all over New Zealand have become all too aware of supply-side constraints and increasing financial pressures....
Chamber Calls For Election Candidates
Local government elections on the Kāpiti Coast are fast approaching. Amidst the usual pre-election bustle, the Kāpiti Coast Chamber is calling for suitable candidates to step forward to serve our community. The appeal comes in light of councillor Angela Buswell...
Free webinar series helps boost local businesses through shared experiences
A free webinar series is underway in Kāpiti to support local businesses through the ongoing and unprecedented challenges they’ve been facing over the past two years and provide an advice and motivation boost going forward. The Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce in...
Positive Approach To Red Traffic Light Setting Can Mean Benefits For Business
Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce is asking the local business community to take a proactive and positive approach, as we start a new year with continued COVID-19 restrictions. Many local businesses have again swung into action on contactless operations, working from...
Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce: Council Growth Strategy ‘lacklustre’
As the Kāpiti Coast District Council deliberates over submissions on its new growth strategy Growing Well, the district’s Chamber of Commerce is calling the plan out for lacking a focus on attracting and partnering with businesses. As part of its role advocating for...