Do business in Wellington

At WellingtonNZ, our role is to support businesses to grow and innovate, and build a stronger, more connected regional business community.

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Why do business in Wellington

Wellington is more than a capital city. If you’re doing business in Wellington, you will find a network of supportive and collaborative people to work with.

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Start your business

It’s a big decision to start your own business, but it can be difficult to figure out what the first step is. WellingtonNZ can point you in the right direction.

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Grow and innovate your business

WellingtonNZ’s Business Growth and Innovation team works with businesses right across the Wellington region. We can connect you with the right people, advice and resources you need to grow.

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Hear from local business superstars

Hear from local business owners about why Wellington is the best place to do business.

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Let’s talk

WellingtonNZ has a team of dedicated business advisors ready to help your business access support and services. Whether you’re a business looking for support in R&D or growth, our team can help.

Hear from local business superstars

Munch Cupboard founder Anna Bordignon is dressed in a black button-down top and pants and stands behind a half-circle orange counter with a glass top in the Munch Cupboard store.

Munch Cupboard born out of passion

Wellington entrepreneur and eco-warrior Anna Bordignon is on a mission to create a better world for future generations.

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Speak Scents makes sense

A Wellington fragrance lover has made it easy for people to discover their perfect scent.

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Summer of Engineering bridges the gap

The Summer of Engineering internship programme helps employers find talent in a talent-short market and gives students real-life work experience.

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Gemma Lee brings a splash of joy to the waves

Wellingtonian Gemma Cornish has combined her love of the ocean and colour to create a surfwear business that is thriving.

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The magic of Everybody Eats

Wellington koha-based restaurant Everybody Eats offers diners restaurant-quality three-course meals from food otherwise destined for landfill.

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House of Science kits prove popular

Hands-on experiments are helping primary and intermediate students and teachers alike discover the fun of science in the classroom.

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JNL keeps up with changing times

A Wairarapa company is moving away from fixed work patterns to help locals into employment and grow its workforce.

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Cultural values underpin Kāinga Eatery

Wairarapa’s Shelley Rutene’s lifelong dream to mix business with Māori culture has come to fruition.