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Regional Business Partner Network

The Regional Business Partner Network helps to connect small to medium-sized businesses to the right advice, people and resources.

Funded by the New Zealand Government, the Regional Business Partner Network (RBPN) is made up of 14 regional growth agencies nationwide. In the Wellington region, that agency is WellingtonNZ’s business growth team. Our team works with businesses to build capability and encourage innovation.

Whether you’re facing challenges and would like help to work through them, or your business is tracking well and you’re keen to grow to the next level, there’s help on hand to help connect you to the right advice, people and resources.

To get access to funding and resources, businesses must first sign up to the RBPN.

Register for the RBPN

Read more about the RBPN

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Meet the team

WellingtonNZ has a team of dedicated business advisors ready to help your business access support and services. Whether you’re a business looking for support in R&D or growth, our team can help.

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Why Wellington

Wellington is more than just a capital city. It’s a region where business and pleasure go hand in hand. Whether you are in the creative, tech, or public sector, you will find a network of supportive and collaborative people to work with. And when you need a break, you will be spoilt for choice with the region’s options to step away from the office.

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How to find and keep great people

This video series from Wellington businesses shares tips on how to find, hire and retain skilled people.

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Get a business mentor

Whether you’re just getting started in business or you’re up and running, the support of a business mentor can be invaluable. WellingtonNZ can connect you with people who can offer guidance and support and share their experiences.

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Hire a student or graduate

Getting a student or graduate can benefit your business. Workplace pathways connect Wellington businesses with students in a variety of ways.

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How WellingtonNZ can help your business grow

At WellingtonNZ, our business growth and innovation team helps businesses find the advice and resources they need to grow and succeed.

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Research and development support

WellingtonNZ can help your business if you’re thinking about developing new products or services. We can also help if you have an ongoing R&D programme and need some support.