Founded in 2018, the Waikato Pacific Business Network (WPBN) is an incorporated society based in Hamilton, Waikato. WPBN's mission is to connect, empower, share and elevate Pacific entrepreneurs in the Waikato through business development, strategic partnerships, and community engagement.
WPBN runs several key initiatives, including:
Waikato Pacific Business Village – The Network is part of the Waikato Pacific Business Village providing tailored mentoring, capability-building, and tools for business growth.
Business Networking Events – regular gatherings that connect Pacific businesses, professionals and Waikato business leaders with each other and with regional leaders.
Tailored Workshops – practical, hands-on sessions focused on skills development, capability uplift, business planning, leadership, and financial literacy.
Led by a diverse board of Pacific and Waikato based professionals across sectors such as law, finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship and 3x FTE's, WPBN plays a vital role in driving sustainable economic growth in the Waikato.