Business in Wellington - WellingtonNZ

Why Wellington

Wellington is more than just a capital city. It’s a region where business and pleasure go hand in hand. Whether you are in the creative, tech, or public sector, you will find a network of supportive and collaborative people to work with. And when you need a break, you will be spoilt for choice with the region’s options to step away from the office.

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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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Business resources

If you're looking to start or grow your business in Wellington, this list of business resources will help guide you through your journey.

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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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Get in touch

Whether you’re looking for support in R&D or business growth, get in touch and our team can guide you.

Girl Native: Bringing Māori values to the world

The woman behind an indigenous beauty brand has stayed true to her Māori values.

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It’s full STEAMM ahead for E2E Centre

A Wellington charity is teaching a group of young women skills to set them up for life and work.

Leon Bowie looks up smiling while sitting in a café at a small table by the front window using his laptop.

Tūhura Tech nurtures future talent

Tech guru Leon Bowie is so passionate about technology he’s created a charity to help upskill the next generation – for free.

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Collaboration is a win-win for businesses and students

Entrepreneurial businesses work alongside Victoria University’s marketing school and WellingtonNZ to give students real-life experience.

Mark Davey, Nick Clark, Steve Hall, Tom Baker.

Flights of fancy when beer meets coffee in Wellington

Birds of a feather collab together rings true for Wellington’s Flight Coffee and Waitoa Brewery.

A bartender stands behind the bar pouring two glasses of wine at Puffin, a chic winebar in Te Aro, Wellington.

Puffin is raising the bar for talent

Puffin wine bar owner Hannah Wells ensures her specialist staff think of work as more than just a job.

Fix & Fogg Smoke & Fire space pouch floats in space. The bright orange peanut butter is in a clear plastic pouch with a white plastic twist cap and a white, red, blue and grey label.

Get your fix (& Fogg) of peanut butter in space

The rise and rise of a peanut butter business is out of this world — literally.

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.

A close up shot of Speak Scents' perfume with blurry greenery in the background. The product is in it's orange and black cardboard rectangular box packaging with "Get ready to feel good." written on it.

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.