Hi <<First Name>>,

Tourism New Zealand and the wider tourism industry continue to adapt to the challenges of COVID-19. The tourism advisory support service is still available free of charge and this service has now been extended to include a new phase of practical support designed to help you understand more about your digital ecosystem with the aim of lifting the level of digital capability for the tourism industry.

Some local initiatives and events are taking place this month that are perfect to help tourism operators and complementary related businesses:

• WellingtonNZ is putting on a Tourism Operator Open Day at the Michael Fowler Centre on the 16th of November 2020 - Registration is essential and must be in by 8 November. 
• Infomaps NZ Ltd, is currently working on the 2021 Kāpiti Visitor map and Street Guide. There are some spots left, so get in quick to get your business on the map!
• Kāpiti Arts Trail: 7/8 and 14/15 November - In it's 20th year this annual event attracts thousands of attendees across two weekends. 
• Kāpiti Food Fair 2020: 5 December - Annually this event attracts more than 20,000 attendees all celebrating local products and produce.

The Regional Business Partner Network is available for all businesses, regardless of industry- have you taken advantage of this free business support yet? You can find more information here or through the useful links at the end of this email.  

Get on the map for 2021!

Infomaps NZ Ltd, is currently working on the 2021 Kāpiti Visitor map and Street Guide.

If you would like to be included this year, then please email Shane Dally for further details at:: infomapsnz@xtra.co.nz or phone 021 137 5810.

Further Government Support and information
Government financial support remains available for businesses. This includes:

• Wage Subsidy and COVID-19 Leave schemes
• Business Finance Guarantee scheme
• Business Cash Flow and Tax Measures
• Small Business Cashflow Loan scheme
• Insolvency Relief for Businesses

Further information for businesses and employees is available on the government's Covid-19 website: https://covid19.govt.nz/business-work-and-money/.

Information about Council services at each Alert Level can be found here: www.kapiticoast.govt.nz.

During the immediate impact of Covid-19, you were included in our contact list to receive business support emails. By continuing to opt in to our monthly business updates, you'll receive info about programmes and services on offer, updates on central government funding and opportunities, and you'll stay connected and informed about our work in the district.  We hope to see you again next month.

Kind regards, 

Leanna Hill
Acting Manager Economic Development
Kāpiti Coast District Council
Tel 04 296 5486
Mobile 027 5558 486