Our History
The Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce) has been in the business of encouraging regional development and representing the region's businesses since 1856.
In its early years it was instrumental in shaping the region's infrastructure. Today our members, who range from major corporations to sole traders, continue to benefit from the broad pro-business policy platform promoted by the Chamber and the close personal networks and contacts membership brings.
We believe that as the major economic contributors to our region, businesses need to have centralised representation. Not only do we actively promote pro-business policy, we aim to help the vibrant and unique businesses of our region to be the best they possibly can.
Wellington's economy is based on knowledge. Central government is headquartered here and the region boasts burgeoning creative and research sectors.
Nine of New Zealand's top 20 companies by revenue have their head office in Wellington and it is the home of the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX).
While manufacturing and primary industry are well represented in the the Wellington region, its relative strength is the service sector. Information technology, film, education and hospitality are increasingly important sectors of the economy.
As well as being the political capital the city is also New Zealand's arts and entertainment centre. Wellington city hosts a biennial Festival of the Arts to rival any international festival and Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Royal New Zealand Ballet are all based here.
Add to the mix a population which is ethnically diverse and the most educated in New Zealand and a world-class infrastructure and you have a region which is ready to go places!
The Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce is proud to be working with and supporting business in the Wellington region. This site will tell you what we're all about.
