Specialist Clusters

Clusters consist of groups of businesses with close trading relationships and related skills needs, research, distribution and other infrastructural relationships. They enhance the profile of your business by collaboration with others, all having a common industry thread.

Cluster development and growth is a key activity of Positively Wellington Business where you can find out more. Positively Wellington Business is a regional economic development agency which receives funding from a number of local Councils including Hutt City.

Hutt City has initiated the Creative Manufacturing Cluster to provide assistance and support for the large number of manufacturers in Hutt City. Positively Wellington Business supports a number of clusters within the region. The full list is available at the 'Industries' section of their website www.smartwellington.co.nz. Each cluster faces unique challenges or reasons for working together. However, all clusters are about businesses collaborating to overcome constraints, or take advantage of opportunities.