Connecting business, community and place

About Waikanae Business Association

Waikanae Business Association exists to support local business and contribute to a vibrant, resilient slice of Kāpiti.

The Waikanae Business Association exists to support and connect the local business community while helping contribute to a vibrant and resilient Waikanae.
We work to champion local business, encourage collaboration, support local initiatives and create opportunities that benefit both businesses and the wider community.
From events and promotions to advocacy and community activation, our role is to help strengthen the connections between people, place and local enterprise.
Advocate
We represent and support the interests of local businesses and contribute to conversations about the future of Waikanae.
Connect
We help foster relationships between businesses, organisations and the wider community through networking and collaboration.
Activate
We support events, campaigns and initiatives that encourage people to spend time in Waikanae and support local business.
Promote
We help showcase local businesses, stories and experiences through our website, campaigns and community initiatives.
We believe strong local business communities help create vibrant town centres, meaningful local connections and thriving places to live, work and visit.
Our vision is for Waikanae to be known as a welcoming, creative and connected community with a strong and resilient local economy.

Why membership matters

Membership helps support the work we do to promote local business, advocate for the town centre, deliver community initiatives and create opportunities for connection and collaboration.

Join as a paid or a free member, each with their own benefits. By joining the WBA, businesses become part of a wider network helping shape the future of Waikanae.

Community & collaboration

We believe thriving business communities are built through strong relationships, shared ideas and local pride.

We work alongside local businesses, community groups, creatives, event organisers and partners to help support initiatives that bring energy, activity and connection to Waikanae. Get in touch with us if you think we can help with your initiative.