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The People Backing Business in Kāpiti
Business Kāpiti is the central platform for Economic Development and Tourism in our district.
We bring together independent boards, industry leaders, and council teams to ensure that the Kāpiti Coast has a strong, resilient, and connected business environment.
Kāpiti has introduced a new model for how economic development is delivered across the district, aligned to the Kāpiti Coast Economic Development Strategy 2025–2028.
Working alongside Kāpiti Coast District Council and local partners, the Trust provides an independent structure to support the delivery of the Economic Development Strategy.
Its role is to enable investment, partnerships, and projects that contribute to a stronger, more resilient local economy. The Trust has been set up to support how economic development is delivered over time, in line with the priorities set out in the Economic Development Strategy.
The Economic Development Kotahitanga Board (EDKB) provides independent governance and a unified strategic direction for the district’s economy.
Its role is to ensure that the Kāpiti Coast Economic Development Strategy is successfully implemented, working in close partnership with Council, iwi, business leaders, and community stakeholders.
The Board champions momentum and trust across the business ecosystem, ensuring that local priorities are met while also positioning Kāpiti within the wider Wellington Region and beyond.
Tourism is one of Kāpiti’s most visible and high-impact sectors. The EDKB established the Tourism Advisory Board to guide this work.
This group of sector leaders, operators, and business experts brings deep industry knowledge to the implementation of the Destination Management Plan. The Board works closely with iwi, Council, WellingtonNZ, and the local visitor economy to ensure that Kāpiti is well supported, promoted, and prepared for the future.
Business Innovation and Ventures & Partnerships Teams
Business Kāpiti is supported by two complementary teams: Business Innovation, and Ventures & Partnerships.
The Business Innovation team works alongside local businesses and industry groups to support innovation, business engagement and sector leadership across the Kāpiti Coast.
The Ventures & Partnerships team focuses on building strategic partnerships, supporting business capability, attracting investment and developing initiatives that strengthen the wider business environment.
Together, the teams work alongside the Economic Development Kotahitanga Board and the local business community to grow opportunity and support a thriving business ecosystem across the district.
Kāpiti’s Growth Sectors
Across the district, a number of industries are driving innovation, investment and opportunity.
The Business Innovation and Ventures & Partnerships teams work alongside businesses and sector leaders to support these areas of momentum, helping strengthen industries where Kāpiti has a clear advantage.
Explore the sectors helping shape the future of business on the Kāpiti Coast.