Business Networks

Business Networking International

BNI (Business Networking International) has three of their nineteen Wellington regional chapters in Kāpiti, and provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals. It does so by helping you build personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. The Kāpiti chapters meet weekly at 6:45am. You can enquire about attending or starting a new chapter on the website. The Director Consultant for Kāpiti is Glenn Owens.

Kāpiti Business Chamber

The Kāpiti Business Chamber provides an independent voice for the Kāpiti business community. It advocates for equitable decision-making, activates social learning spaces, and helps build the relationships that enable our district’s development. Their work supports positive social, environmental, cultural and economic outcomes.

The Kāpiti Business Chamber also provides:

• Networking & Engagement

• Advocacy & Storytelling

• Learning & Development

KEDA

The Kāpiti Economic Development Association (KEDA) is focused on supporting innovation and growth businesses on the Kāpiti Coast. The organisation provides support to the business community through their network of business owners and advisors, offering access to programmes, resources and networks to help businesses thrive.

Ōtaki and Te Horo Business Association

OTHBA is Kāpiti's newest association and was officially launched with the election of a committee led by Chair, Deb Shannon, and supported by committee members Trish Gee, Tracey Savage, Julie Gounder, Claire Roper, Leon Kingi and Michael Hurman. OTHBA has a starting membership of over 80 organisations. OTHBA's mission is to support local businesses to connect, grow and thrive while supporting the well-being of the community and preserving the culture, environment and unique character of our region. 

Raumati Village Business Association 

Established in 2020, the Raumati Village Business Association is centered around promoting the “coolest little village by the sea”.  It works to support the coastal village town which boasts retail boutiques, beauty services, cafes and eateries, to be a collective voice to impact change, and maximise the opportunities for businesses and the broader community to collaborate and create a thriving place.

Te Rōpū Pakihi

Te Rōpū Pakihi (TRP) is the Kāpiti-Horowhenua Māori Business Network. The network was established in April 2001 by nine founding businesses, many of whom remain core members.  Te Rōpū Pakihi believes that it is the influence of kaupapa tuku iho that makes our member businesses unique contributors to our community and economy.

Te Rōpū Pakihi provides a range of services to its membership including:

• regular business functions, events, and membership promotions;

• business mentoring, advisory and support services; 

• business networking and whanaungatanga; 

• business clinics and workshops; and

• business hot-desking and workspaces.

Te Rōpū Pakihi has its main office located in Ōtaki but supports Māori businesses in the wider Kāpiti Horowhenua region.

Waikanae Business Association

The Waikanae Business Association supports local businesses in and around Mahara Place, home to Toi Mahara Gallery, along with businesses in the Otaihanga, Waikanae Beach, and Peka Peka townships.  The association provides a collective voice and identifies opportunities to deliver value to its members, positively impacting quality of life for the community.