About

Our Business Blog and business section is authored by Linda Stopforth – our Business  Development Customer Specialist.

Linda is a librarian with several decades of experience in business and government libraries. She brings this knowledge to her role with WCL along with 14 years of running her own business as
an independent information provider and as an administrator for a not-for-profit trust.

Linda has lived in Wellington since 1995 and looks forward to using her enthusiasm for the city to support local businesses develop, grow and thrive.

Regardless of whether you are a sole operator or a SME; whether your business is at the planning stage or considering expansion either locally, nationally or seeking international markets, Wellington City Libraries have many business resources that can assist you, and Linda can help you access them.

Access to this service is generally free to Wellington businesses, with a small charge for longer or urgent research.  You can learn more here:

Professional Search Services

Linda’s hours of availability will be generally Monday – Thursday, 10am to 3pm

If you require assistance with your business information requirements please contact Linda, either by phone  021 596 274, or email as below:

Email Linda — prosearch@wcc.govt.nz