Business Support
Waitara has over 160 businesses and organisations within its wider boundaries that provide our community a place to work and live. Waitara Alive seeks to ensure that these businesses and organisations have access to current topics and information that inspires, motivates, and educates attendees. Whilst Waitara Alive is not in itself an expert in all fields, our mission is to engage with those that are.
Since mid-2019 Waitara Alive (in partnership with Unlimit Chartered Accountants) has hosted a monthly networking event on a wide range of topics. We have had guest speakers on mental health in the workplace, health and safety information, Civil defence, business communication and marketing, fraud, local property and much more.
Event Management
Waitara Alive has undertaken major events in the community.
Business Expo: An opportunity for Waitara Businesses (including tradies) and organisations to demonstrate their presence in Waitara and what they do. We will bring in expert speakers and demonstrators to present to Waitara Business owners and management, providing that inspiration for the next idea.
AmeriCARna: A major event for the Taranaki region, WA has enabled the event to take place within the Waitara township, bringing people from far and wide, into the township creating revenue opportunity for local business and a wonderful outing for the community.
12 Days of Christmas: An event to inspire people in Waitara to “shop local” the 12 days of Christmas was a shopper reward initiative that offered daily prizes to shoppers who bought at local, participating Waitara stores. This included marketing opportunities for local businesses via media platforms, with winners receiving their prize at the store they shopped at and having their photo taken and published.
Christmas Parade: A much loved Waitara Tradition – previously organised by the Lions Club. The Christmas Parade brings our community together to celebrate the festive season. With colourful floats, local businesses, schools and community groups, the parade creates a fun-filled day for families and gives everyone a chance to come together, celebrate and enjoy the festive spirit.
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