12/10/2025
After nearly a decade of inspiring, connecting, & engaging the local business community, the time has come to close the door on Electra Business Breakfast as an independent professional network.
Since 2016, Kāpiti Business Projects has proudly planned & delivered 104 events at Southward Car Museum with the support of Electra as lead sponsor. Over this time, the programme welcomed 9,153 registrations, averaging over 1,000 attendees annually, & achieved an impressive Net Promoter Score of 61, reflecting the value & impact of the events.
Electra’s sponsorship played a vital role in keeping the programme accessible & Southward's also generously supported us with their venue, helping us deliver consistently high-quality experiences for attendees & speakers.
However, in Mar 2025, the venue advised they could no longer accommodate our regular booking beyond 30 Sept due to internal operational constraints, & new terms that were not viable for the programme’s continuation. Shortly thereafter, Electra shared their decision to step back as lead sponsor, effective 30 Sept, aligning with the venue.
Without significant sponsorship or a suitable alternate venue, Kāpiti Business Projects has made the difficult decision to wind up & exit the business breakfast in its current form. While this marks the end of an era, we remain open to transferring the programme’s intellectual property to others working in local economic development, potentially paving the way for a new chapter, perhaps under the banner of “Kāpiti Business Breakfast.”
On behalf of the team & our suppliers, it has been a privilege to plan & deliver Electra Business Breakfast since 2016. We thank everyone who has been part of the journey, & welcome enquiries from those interested in continuing the legacy.
As we close the chapter on this event, its digital profile will remain publicly accessible for a while longer. This is a gesture of appreciation for our long-standing sponsor, Electra, whose generous support & commitment over the years played a vital role in shaping the success of the programme. We’re proud to acknowledge their contribution as part of the event’s legacy & the impact we have made together.
