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Update from the EDKB
The Economic Development Kotahitanga Board (EDKB) has advanced a number of key initiatives over the past few months.
Education and Training Hub:
A selection panel Chaired by Board member Russell Spratt have engaged Volte Consulting to complete a needs assessment and feasibility study for possibilities to further vocational and tertiary training on the Kāpiti Coast.
The consultation will determine a preferred option and a high level commercial and financial business case. This is a significant piece of work which will address the current loss of skills and talent where our rangatahi and older generations have to travel outside of Kāpiti to secure training.
We would love to hear what you think is required for education and training in the district. Please get in touch with us to make an appointment to meet with Volte, or you can let us know your views by email.
Food and Beverage Industry Cluster:
In a joint initiative with the industry, a Food and Beverage cluster is being developed. Clusters are recognised as a key tool in helping both large and small businesses build collective strength through sharing resources, collaborative promotion and advocacy for the region’s offer in national marketplaces.
Strategists First Retail Group have been meeting with businesses of all sizes across the district to determine the scale and potential of the sector, with a view to identifying potential for the cluster. The broad-ranging engagement also includes Iwi groups, property owners and others involved in the food value-chain. Please get in touch with the ED Team if you would like to find out more about this project.
The EDKB would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Council's Economic Development team. Their workload over the last quarter, with many Board initiatives due to be completed by the end of the financial year, has been very demanding. It’s a credit to the team that they continue to deliver to such a high standard.
Neil Mackay
Chair, Economic Development Kotahitanga Board
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