Small Business Support
Startline works with partners in the Waikato region to support small businesses. You may be able to apply for financial support to access our services.
We are a Regional Business Partner, and you may be able to access a 50% discount on our services.
To be eligible for this you must:
Be registered and operating in New Zealand
This includes being a New Zealand - owned business (though some foreign - owned firms may qualify under certain conditions).Have fewer than 50 full - time equivalent employees
The RBPN support is focused on small to medium enterprises (SMEs).Be actively trading
This means the business is:Selling goods or services
Generating revenue
Have a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
Be GST registered
Have a desire to grow or innovate
The business should be looking to improve or grow – for example, by expanding into new markets, improving systems, building capability, or responding to challenges like digital transformation or export readiness.
Startline is a registered BTAG provider with the Ministry of Social Development. If you are currently on a benefit and looking to start a new business, you may be eligible to have some of your foundational planning (like your Business Plan) fully supported.
Eligibility depends on you:
Being aged 18 or older and not qualified to get New Zealand Superannuation in your own right
Meeting the Flexi-wage residency criteria
Not being insolvent
Being unemployed
Being at risk of long - term benefit receipt, and
Being disadvantaged in the labour market.
If you think you might meet these criteria, please reach out and we can discuss your options here.
For Pacific Business
I'm proud to partner with the Waikato Pacific Business Network in support of their mission to grow strong, sustainable Pacific-owned businesses.
WPBN plays a vital role in connecting, empowering, and championing enterprise across the region — and it's a privilege to contribute to that kaupapa through the work I do with them.
If you are a Pacific business, get in touch with the WPBN to learn more about the support they have on offer.
