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Wairarapa's unique business landscape:
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) dominate Wairarapa’s economy. Over 26% of the 21,000-strong workforce is self-employed, and just 33 out of 6,400 businesses employ more than 50 people.
4,500 businesses in Wairarapa owner/operators.
Connection and collaboration are key to regional identity and a thriving business community.
As a New Zealand accredited Chamber of Commerce, Business Wairarapa drives economic development in the Wairarapa region through the principles of CONNECT, ADVOCATE, ENABLE. Our mission is to foster a thriving business ecosystem for ALL enterprises in Wairarapa.
As a business, you have two options of being represented by Business Wairarapa:
Your Representation Options:
TRAILBLAZER (Chamber Member)
- Exclusive invitations to member networking events and socials
- Ability to host business after 5 events and socials
- Business listing within Member Directories (BW and district partner)
- Vehicle for advocacy with local councils and central Government
- Access to the 0800 Member Helpline for FREE HR and employment legal advice
- Access to the Member app with discounts, promotions, and more
- Ability to promote products and services on the member app
- Significant member discounts on training, capability, and key events
- Free nomination in the annual Wairarapa Awards
- Contribution to local economic development
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SUPPORTER (Chamber Subscriber)
- Automatically represented by Business Wairarapa
- Fortnightly updates on events, activities, and training opportunities
- Invitations to participate in Wairarapa-wide surveys on Advocacy, Economic Development and Business Confidence
SUBSCRIBE NOW
How do I Join?
Business Wairarapa encourages businesses to join through our district-wide business association partners.
By joining through local associations, you become part of a dynamic force driving economic growth and success across the entire Wairarapa region.
You can join Business Wairarapa through any of the following partners.
Click the JOIN NOW button below and select the partner you align to.
For more information on each of our partners, click their name below:
By joining through our district-wide partners, you automatically:
- Strengthen local business communities
- Benefit from full membership to Business Wairarapa
- Enjoy all benefits and opportunities at one annual rate
- Contribute to a comprehensive regional database
- Enable more effective advocacy and tailored services – district-wide
- Ensure inclusive governance with local business representation on the Business Wairarapa Board
- Contribute to a balanced regional economic strategies
What else do I get?
Business Wairarapa is an inclusive, collaborative organisation that works with the Chamber of Commerce network, central and local government agencies, private sector entities, local stakeholder groups, and district-wide business networks alike. We provide advocacy, member benefits, training opportunities, business tools, events and business networking.
You will receive a fortnightly newsletter keeping you up to date with our many Business after 5 networking events, Business Breakfasts, training opportunities and more. Additional member benefits can be found here – (also available through the Member App).