Kapiti Economic Development Agency (KEDA) Helping your project to get to the next level

We are the leading edge of a Kapiti-wide network of business and professional volunteers, community groups and interested others. KEDA represents the determination of the Kapiti community to actively address our economic issues and leverage our District’s assets and opportunities, to accelerate progress towards our shared vision for Kapiti.

KEDA supports the owners and originators of priority projects with the appropriate expertise and connections from within our KEDA network and other stakeholders – including existing businesses, sector/industry groups, Maori, local and central government.

Kāpiti Marine Education, Research and Activity Centre

Positioning Kāpiti

The aim of this project is to develop and communicate an inspiring vision for Kapiti to attract businesses and tourists to our region. The project will be done with key stakeholders and has three phases:

Stage 1 – Researching the Kapiti Story.

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Kāpiti Craft Beer, BBQ and Food Truck Festival

Kāpiti Craft Beer, BBQ and Food Truck Festival aims to be a premier event on the Kāpiti Coast, promoting the great beer and food produced in the region.

The key benefits:
Promote Food vendors and Breweries, increasing exports from the region
Promote Kāpiti as a destination and attract out of town visitors
Provide a cornerstone event for residents

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Business Support Network Launch

20 April, 2020

Business Support Network Launched for Kapiti

Local businesses who have been impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown can now turn to professional advisers in Kapiti for free initial advice on how to move forward as the economy enters recovery mode.

A group of local professionals have formed a business support network, sponsored by the Kapiti Economic Development Agency (KEDA), offering their services in a wide range of fields including financial and accountancy advice, human resources management, legal advice, information technology, e-commerce, supply chain management, marketing, mental wellbeing and business mentoring.

Liz Koh, Chair of KEDA, says the support from local professionals has been overwhelmingly positive. ‘I am blown away by the response we have had to this initiative. It just goes to show what a caring community we have. It also demonstrates a recognition that we are all in this together – that if we help others succeed, we will all succeed.’ read more

Enterprising @ 50 Plus

Project Description and Objectives: The 'Enterprising at 50plus' Network is a group of people who, at 50 plus, have started or intend to start their own business.

This is a Network for people who, at mid life and beyond, may or may not be employed elsewhere, are self-starters, have an idea, have a product(s), or offer, or want to offer a service. They also want to create a stream of income and remain actively engaged with the community for the foreseeable future - past the traditional 'retirement' age.

The Network provides the opportunity to meet others, pick up ideas, lessons learned and get support.

Why this project is of benefit to Kāpiti?:  NZ is part of the global 'longevity' revolution. In mid-life, for multiple reasons, many want to live life on their own terms. Read More

 

Positioning Kāpiti

The aim of this project is to develop and communicate an inspiring vision for Kapiti to attract businesses and tourists to our region. The project will be done with key stakeholders and has three phases:

Stage 1 – Researching the Kapiti Story.

  • Data analysis of current Kapiti businesses, economic conditions in the region and local environmental factors to identify key strengths and weaknesses relative to other areas
  • Qualitative analysis of existing and new businesses to identify what they consider to be the benefits/attractors of the Kapiti region
  • Case studies of businesses operating successfully in the region which will help distil Kapiti’s uniqueness.
  • Market segmentation of audience for communications, based on a needs analysis and identification of key ‘pain points’ Read More

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