Business Support and Resources
Connect with local expertise and access regional and national initiatives designed to help businesses succeed in Wānaka’s unique environment.
Local and Regional Resources:
Wānaka Business Chamber
The Wānaka Business Chamber connects the local business community with the support, resources, and connections needed for sustainable growth and success.
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC)
The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) supports local businesses through funding opportunities, economic development initiatives, and partnerships with key oranisations to diversity the economy, build business capability, and foster a regenerative tourism system.
KUMA
KUMA is the Southern Māori Business Network, supporting Māori business growth since 2005. KUMA’s kaupapa is to build connections between whānau to enhance their individual professional and business success through collective support.
Business South
Business South delivers support to businesses through targeted advisory services, training and networking opportunities, and advocate for businesses with decision-makers in local and central government.
Regional Business Partner Network
The RBP Network connects businesses with local teams of advisors who have in-depth knowledge of the regional economy and business landscape.
National Resources:
Business.Govt
business.govt packages advice from government and the private sector into tools and resources designed for small businesses.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
MBIE supports businesses by providing policy, services, advice, and regulation to foster a strong economy, ensuring businesses have access to skills, promoting innovation, and supporting safe workplaces.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) helps businesses grow internationally by providing knowledge, resources, and connections, connecting businesses with partners and investors, and promoting New Zealand’s business reputation in international markets.
Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation has partnered with a number of leading organisations that specialise in supporting promising start-ups during their early stages.They provide a series of accelerator and growth programmes, led by experts, designed to help start-ups grow and reach a point where they’re prepared to approach investors.
The programmes offer access to expert mentoring, advice, and an opportunity to learn from like-minded founders.
Note: Callaghan Innovation is winding down, and its website is under review. Links may change at short notice.
