Business Wairarapa

31/08/2026

🛫 Back in March, we asked Wairarapa to join our database for a Masterton–Auckland air service. This is the next step.

The runway upgrades are complete, and we've got genuine airline interest. Now we need to show real demand.

Fill in our survey, it takes 5–7 minutes and helps prove Wairarapa means business.

📅 Closes Friday 4 September.

👉 Fill it in now: https://form.jotform.com/262237819194869

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2 July · Wairarapa Events Centre, CartertonWairarapa's biggest business event — world-class speakers, powerful connections, one unmissable day.

12/08/2026

We’re into Week 4 of the Wairarapa Leadership Academy this Friday, and what a lineup it’s been so far!

Our 2026 cohort has already learned from Peter Biggs (FBE Chair), Mark Sorenson (Former Black Sox captain and Leadership Consultant), John Prendergast (Trusthouse CEO), with Brooke Roberts (Sharesies) joining us this week to share her insights.

Some incredible takeaways with some seriously big names in NZ business. We feel incredibly lucky to have hosted this cohort so far.

Want to know more about the next cohort, or keen to add your name to the list for 2027? Email [email protected] or head to our website. Numbers are limited to 12 aspiring leaders.

See more info here: https://wairarapachamber.co.nz/leadership-academy-2026/

Thanks to the amazing team The White Swan for the incredible space and hospitality.

30/07/2026

One more sleep for an epic month of boujee-ness with Martinborough Business Association annual Pour & Explore Martinborough . This event caters to a vast range of interests- great food, incredible workshops , tastings, music and more! With over 76 businesses participating- there is sure to be something that tickles your fancy! 🍷

First event kicks off tomorrow !

27/07/2026

It’s almost here Wairarapa! Pour & Explore Martinborough! Our regional partners Martinborough Business Association are ready to get the ball rolling with their launch event Sequins and Super Hero’s- then followed by a month of Epic experiences, and events , ranging from degustations, workshops, truffle evenings, music and more. Check out the full months programme!

05/07/2026

What an absolute standout day. 🎉

Business Wairarapa Summit 2026 is officially in the books, and wow, what a way to spend a Thursday. Huge thanks to everyone who came along, asked great questions, and made the Wairarapa Events Centre come alive all day long.

A massive thank you to Spark Business Hub Wairarapa, our principal sponsor, for backing this event and believing in what it could be. This day simply doesn't happen without you.

And to the rest of our incredible sponsor crew:

📺 MediaWorks Wairarapa for helping spread the word
🌏 WellingtonNZ for your ongoing support
🍷 URLAR, Gladstone, for keeping glasses topped up in style
📸 Larissa Deanne Carlson Photography for capturing every moment
🌿 Stem Greytown for donating all the beautiful stage plants and floral arrangements

Plus our general sponsors, South Wairarapa District Council, Masterton District Council, Carterton District Council and Ohnyx It Solutions Ltd, thank you for continuing to invest in Wairarapa business (and for keeping us fed with morning tea, Ohnyx, you legends).

Can we also talk about the food?! Next-level kai all day thanks to The Clareville Bakery, FAMLY, Korky's Catering, Lulus Taqueria, and Goodtimes Food.

We also can’t forget the coffee,Marvin from Gracias Coffee NZ, who kept the whole room caffeinated and functioning. Legend behaviour.

A special mention too to Brent Gare, the legend we all hear on The Breeze every morning. Genuine to a T, professional without fault. Thanks BG!

To our epic lineup of speakers, Sam Stubbs, Brianne West, Catherine Jones, Peter Biggs, Mike Burke and Brad Olsen, thank you for sharing your knowledge, energy and stories with our region. You gave us plenty to think about (and talk about over coffee for weeks to come).

A huge thank you to the amazing team at the Te Huinga Tāngata Wairarapa Events Centre for looking after us so well, and to our Business Wairarapa Board for your support in bringing this whole thing to life.

From the gals behind the BW team, Terry and TeAta , thank you Wairarapa. Roll on Summit 2027 👊

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

For those who attended today’s summit !

02/07/2026

What a day, and we are only half way through our Business Wairarapa Summit 2026 Powered by Spark Business Hub Wairarapa !!!! We are incredibly lucky to have some epic speakers ! Professional photos by the amazing larissadeanacarlson coming soon!

(PSA these are my very amateur photos).

28/06/2026

One of our epic speakers Nicole Retter- CEO and Founder PAM, for our Summit, Thursday 2nd July.
Tickets are almost gone !!

https://events.humanitix.com/business-wairarapa-summit-powered-by-spark-business-hub