To encourage and support integrated business growth that creates wealth and employment in the Wairarapa.
The Wairarapa Chamber of Commerce is passionately dedicated to the region and has many projects underway to enhance the economic wellbeing of business in the Wairarapa.
Whether you're after facts and information, sound business advice, opportunities to network with other businesses, or just want someone independent to talk to, we are here to help.
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Chamber Board
The Wairarapa Chamber of Commerce has an extremely dedicated board of 12 nominated members.
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About the Team
The Wairarapa Chamber of Commerce has come a long way over the last twelve months, growing to three staff members and a committed Board. We offer friendly faces, fresh ideas and professionalism at the highest level.
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Steph Gundersen-Reid
Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie has been working in the area of Economic Development within the Wairarapa for four years. The Wairarapa is a unique and dynamic region that Stephanie is very passionate about. Stephanie joined the Chamber in July 2008 and is committed to the business community through assisting in the economic growth of the Wairarapa region.
Prior to arriving in the Wairarapa in 2005, Stephanie owned her own business in Auckland working with Fashion Designers in the areas of sales, promotions, media relations and sponsorship. Stephanie worked on events such as the Deutz Fashion Designer Ambassador Awards 2003 and New Zealand Fashion Week 2003. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Social Policy from Massey University and three sons (Dylan, Luke and Adam) who all enjoy the lifestyle the Wairarapa has to offer. Stephanie is motivated and excited by the future of the Wairarapa. Click here to email Stephanie
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Shelley Paget
Project Manager, Events & Enterprise Training Programme Coordinator
Although born & raised in Masterton, Shelley has spent the last three years between Palmerston North and Australia working in Administration, Event Management and as a Personal Assistant. Grateful to be back on NZ soil, she is very passionate about helping the Wairarapa grow and fits energetically into the Project Manager, Events Coordinator & Biz Advisor role.
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Belinda Dring
Administration Manager
Belinda is the Administration/Office Support for the Wairarapa Chamber of Commerce. Belinda and her daughter settled into the Wairarapa in 2001 after moving from Wellington where she worked as finance officer at the NZ Film Archive. Since coming to the Wairarapa, she has worked for the Wairarapa Playcentre Association and then Destination Wairarapa as the Accounts and Administration Officer. Belinda enjoys the lifestyle, weather and new business opportunities that the Wairarapa has to offer.
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