Kapiti Business

Horowhenua Plan Change enables 3500 new homes March 7, 2024 One of the most significant and transformational urban development projects in our history is a step closer, with the Proposed Plan Change 4 (Tara-Ika Growth… ...
Minimum Wage increase from 1 April 2024 February 22, 2024 Kapiti employment recruitment company Star People is advising employers to have payment systems in place to meet the new minimum wage that starts on April… ...
Pay Cut for lowest earners February 14, 2024 The news was all bad for minimum wage earners as Stats NZ show they have an effective pay cut. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling… ...
Kapiti celebrates International Women’s Day February 13, 2024 Kapiti Women in Business are hosting guest Speaker Rosie Overcomer, as well as MC Catherine Scullin for this years International Women's Day Lunch on Friday… ...
Kapiti says no to Clip On traffic Chaos January 21, 2024 By KCNews reporters Kapiti Coasters have had a hectic time of it over the last few years with major disruptions from roadworks and the saga… ...
Kids Market 1st anniversary a huge success January 19, 2024 The first anniversary of the Otaki Kids Market in January 2024 was a huge success, boasting over 50 stalls operated by 80 enthusiastic tamariki and… ...

Why We Should All Shop Local During the Holiday Season December 23, 2023 Supporting small business shops is a win for you and for your community (not to mention the people receiving your gifts!) Why shop local in… ...
Kapiti gets $22million Water Upgrade November 25, 2023 Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executive Darren Edwards this week signed the contract for a $22 million upgrade of the Waikanae Water Treatment Plant. "Council… ...
Supporting Men’s Mental Health with Movember Fundraiser November 6, 2023 Soren Ebbett from Peter Jackson Plumbing in Kapiti says mental health is an important topic that affects both Men and Women, but it’s crucial to… ...
Supporting Men’s Mental Health with Movember Fundraiser (November 6, 2023) Soren Ebbett from Peter Jackson Plumbing in Kapiti says mental health is an important topic that affects both Men and Women, but it’s crucial to… ...
Kapiti business OUTFOX in award rush (October 30, 2023) Kapiti company OUTFOX (formerly Intelligensia) is New Zealand’s first women-owned cyber resiliencecompany supporting small to medium-sized businesses and they have been in the limelight recently,… ...
BusinessNZ CE Kirk Hope to address Kapiti Business Breakfast (October 24, 2023) Kapiti Electra Business Breakfast is hosting Kirk Hope, Chief Executive of BusinessNZ, at the November 2 event where he will share his observations of the… ...
Ōtaki’s Mini-Moguls Market (September 22, 2023) The upcoming Ōtaki Kids Market, set for Sunday, 8th October from 10 am to 2 pm, promises a unique gathering that celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit… ...
Kapiti hotel complex misses out on Fast-track (August 24, 2023) Plans to build the six-storey Hotel and conference centre at Paraparaumu Beach under a fast-track consent have failed. The site, 26-29 Marine Parade, was bought… ...
Gearing up for Kapiti Monster Garage Sale Trail (August 16, 2023) The brainchild of Kapiti’s Bruce Morgan is about to boost visitor numbers to the Coast with the launching of the Kapiti Monster Garage Sale Trail.… ...
Kapiti Business after Five (August 14, 2023) Event Details:Date: Wednesday 30th AugustTime: 5pm - 7 pmWhere: Paperdoll, 8 Margaret Road, Raumati Beach Cost: Members Free, Non-Members $10.00 www.kapitichamber.org.nz/events/calendar/#!event/2023/7/21/21st-birthday-bash ...
Council votes for plan change enabling more housing in Kāpiti (August 10, 2023) Today, Kāpiti Coast District Council voted to approve changes to its District Plan to enable more housing in the district. Mayor Janet Holborow said the… ...
Kapiti Council’s AA credit rating reaffirmed; Outlook revised to negative  (August 3, 2023) Kāpiti Coast District Council has had its strong AA credit rating reaffirmed by independent ratings agency S&P Global, but the outlook for the coming year… ...
Kapiti Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 21st (July 20, 2023) Come and celebrate with the Kapiti Chamber of Commerce and friends. Event Details: Date: Friday 21st July 2023 Time: 6pm - 9pm Venue: Southward Museum  Cost: $55.00 per… ...
Get the Memo – KiwiSaver for 65+ (July 17, 2023)  By Joel Robinson In July 2019 the New Zealand Government enacted a change to KiwiSaver. Previously restricted, over 65s could now join KiwiSaver. Based on… ...
Kapiti Business After Five (July 13, 2023) ...
Kapiti Coast Networking Event (July 10, 2023) Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce and Tuatara invite you to the Kāpiti Coast Business Networking Event. Date: Tuesday 11th July 2023 Time: 5.15pm to 7pm… ...
Intelligensia turns two – watch out cyber crooks (July 2, 2023) Kapiti based Intelligensia, the local cyber resilience partner has turned two. Jan Thornborough says it’s been an interesting two years. “We’ve learnt that 90% of… ...
Kapiti Top Shop Awards Finalists (June 19, 2023) Electra Business & Innovation Awards announce 2023’s Top Shop awards finalists. A record number of businesses across Kāpiti registered this year to enter the Top… ...
Kapiti Business Profile – Get Amped Electrical (June 15, 2023) Get Amped Electrical, an owner-operated business located on the stunning Kāpiti Coast, is making waves in the electrical trade industry. With over twenty years of… ...
Nicola Willis to speak at Business Breakfast (June 15, 2023) Electra Business Breakfast will be welcoming Nicola Willis, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Finance Spokesperson for the National Party, on Thursday 13 July 2023.… ...
Electra Business Awards – Enter Now (June 14, 2023) Entries are now open to all Kapiti Businesses for the 2023 Electra Business & Innovation Awards.   Categories: Manufacturing, Production and Processing Hospitality, Entertainment and… ...
Lukes Treewalkers in $1500 giveaway (May 29, 2023) Friends in high places can be a great asset. Kapiti’s Luke Burns has already scaled the heights and his business Lukes Treewalkers has just announced… ...
Business boosting breakfast on Kapiti Coast (May 10, 2023) Ginny Andersen, guest speaker at the May Electra Business Breakfast, stuck to the brief of talking about small business and growth services available and the… ...