Local Industry and Business Networks
Business support
EMA (Employers & Manufacturers Association) is a business support organisation which offers advice, learning, and advocacy to businesses across all areas of business. They are a partner of MTfJ.
Through Ōpōtiki Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs businesses can access a free 12-month support package when they take on an eligible new employee. Contact workforce@odc.govt.nz to enquire.
Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce
As the ultimate success network for business, the 30 Chambers of Commerce in New Zealand support over 20,000 business members and are active in the business environment, locally, nationally and internationally.