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Hi <<First Name>>,
Welcome to the final month of 2020 - a year that will certainly go down in history! As we all prepare for the Christmas period, many of us are looking forward to summer and the opportunity to relax in some sunshine.
While we wait for summer to completely arrive, read on to find out more about:
- The latest advice to business owners about keeping themselves, their team members and their customers safe
- Council's new Economic Development Strategy and Independent Economic Development Kotahitanga Board
- Support for tourism businesses through the Qualmark accreditation scheme
- The Kāpiti Food Fair 2020 which attracts more than 20,000 attendees all celebrating local products and produce.
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As we rapidly head into the Christmas and New Year period there is widespread concern about the steady downward trend in the number of people using the COVID tracer app. With the expected increase in the number of people travelling and congregating with family, friends and other shoppers it is even more important now to keep everyone safe. Here's a reminder of the basic guidelines:
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Stay home if you’re sick
If you or your team members have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice about getting tested.
By getting a test, you’re helping keep your community safe. Testing is always free for everyone.
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Use the NZ COVID Tracer App
All workplaces and businesses legally must display an NZ COVID Tracer QR code for each location. This applies at all Alert Levels. Get your QR code.
Encourage anyone who comes to your site to use the app and make sure that you personally use the Tracer app everywhere you go. The NZ COVID Tracer app keeps us 1 step ahead of the virus — the more we all scan the safer we’ll all be.
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Maintain good hygiene
Keep up good hand washing practices, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and drying thoroughly. Cough and sneeze into your elbow. Keep surfaces clean.
How to practise good hygiene and stay healthy
For updates and more information on keeping yourself safe, visit Covid19.govt.nz
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Economic Development Strategy launched
The Kāpiti Coast Economic Development Strategy and Implementation Plan 2020-23, developed in partnership with iwi partners, key stakeholders and the wider public was officially launched this week.
At a launch event key stakeholders in the Kāpiti business community who were part of the strategy’s drafting group were acknowledged and thanked for their contribution, and the newly formed Independent Economic Development Kotahitanga Board were formally welcomed. Their role is to work with Council, iwi, key stakeholders and the community to drive the growth and development of the district through the strategy.
The establishment of the Board delivers on the first key priority of the Strategy. The newly appointed members of the Board include:
• Chris Claridge – Chief Executive of Potatoes NZ
• Hillmarè Schulze - Chief Economist at BERL (Business and Economic Research Ltd)
• Kim Tahiwi, Ngāti Raukawa - chartered accountant and Kaiarahi contracted to Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki
• Rawiri Faulkner, Ngāti Toa Rangatira - consultant at Tū Taiao Ltd specialising in planning, policy, strategy and projects
• Russell Spratt, Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai - principal consultant with Jackson Stone and partners
• Scott Houston - tech entrepreneur and futurist
For more information and to download a copy of the strategy, visit: www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/our-district/economic-development/strategy-for-supporting-economic-development
Image: Economic Development team members Darryn Grant and Leanna Hill present We Love Local gift boxes to drafting group members Heather Hutchings (previous Chair Kapiti Chamber of Commerce) , Liz Koh (previous Chair, KEDA), Jenna-Lea Philpott (Community representative) and Councilor Angela Buswell.
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Qualmark accreditation fees waived until September 2021
Owned by Tourism New Zealand, Qualmark provides a grading system for accommodation providers and a quality endorsement programme for visitor activities, service and transport providers, as an official mark of quality.
In response to the challenges faced by the NZ Tourism industry, Qualmark accreditation is currently free of charge until September 2021. The Qualmark process looks at all areas of your Tourism operation and provides guidance and feedback on areas for improvement.
As well as ensuring your business remains competitive and current, Qualmark accreditation gives you the opportunity to leverage off the work Tourism New Zealand carries out. Here is a a handy 1-pager with all the info you may need to decide if QUalmark accreditations right for your business: What is Qualmark?
For more details visit www.qualmark.co.nz or get in touch n 0800 782 562 or enquiries@qualmark.co.nz
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Kāpiti Food Fair
10am to 4pm, 5 December 2020
Mazengarb Reserve | Paraparaumu
This Saturday 5 December will once again see the annual Kāpiti Food Fair being held at Mazengarb Reserve in Paraparaumu, from 10am to 4pm.
The Food Fair offers a fantastic range of food and drink stalls, music and entertainment . This year the organisers are excited to collaborating with local music event organisers to deliver an exciting new entertainment programme which includes a Coastella-style music experience, while the youth focussed ZEAL Stage is having a make-over to provide more space, seating and shade for visitors.
A great day out for the whole family, the Kāpiti Food Fair is well worth a visit.
Tickets are available at the gate or online at:
www.kapitifoodfair.co.nz
www.facebook.com/KapitiFoodFair
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Further Government Support and information
Government financial support remains available for businesses. This includes:
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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.
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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
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