These founding members are Squirrel, Nora Kebab, The Villa Cafe, Nicolini’s Restaurant, Masala Cafe & Bar, Addley Painters & Decorators, Barberside and All About Catering.

Together, they give the directory a practical local start, with mortgage advice, hospitality, catering, painting and decorating, and barber services represented.

Squirrel is a mortgage broking, saving and investing business with Wellington advisers helping people compare home loan options. Its local team works with first-home buyers, existing homeowners and property investors, with advice on finding and structuring home loans.

Nora Kebab serves Turkish food from its Upper Hutt and Wellington CBD locations, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery options. Its menu includes kebabs, wraps, iskenders, salads and grilled meals.

The Villa Cafe is based in a 100-year-old villa in the heart of Ngaio village. It is a sunny local cafe offering coffee, tea and food, with off-street parking and a dog-friendly setting.

Nicolini’s Restaurant is one of Wellington’s long-running Italian restaurants, now based on Blair Street after many years on Courtenay Place. The restaurant is known for traditional Italian food, group dining and a warm Wellington dining experience.

Masala Cafe & Bar is an Indian restaurant on Allen Street in Te Aro, offering lunch, dinner, online ordering and catering. The restaurant serves a wide range of Indian dishes and caters for both small meals and larger functions.

Addley Painters & Decorators works across Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Kāpiti, offering painting, decorating and renovation services. The business handles interior and exterior work, including homes, kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and timber restoration.

Barberside provides barber services in Porirua and Upper Hutt, including haircuts, beard trims and shaving. The business serves local customers looking for practical, regular grooming services.

All About Catering is based in Wadestown and provides catering across Wellington and the wider region. Its menus cover morning and afternoon teas, lunches, canapés, corporate catering and functions.

Wellington News would like to thank these eight founding members for coming on board at the start of the Wellington Business Directory and helping to build a useful local resource for readers.

The directory will continue to grow as more Wellington businesses are added.