Post on 17-Feb-2017
Regional statistics
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
% Population
% Employees
% Businesses
19822
161154
50764
32838
4889
17946
14488
25029
51864
18812
3837
63471
25732
13550
Northland
Auckland
Waikato
Bay of Plenty
Gisborne
Hawke's Bay
Taranaki
Manawatu-Wanganui
Wellington
Tasman/Nelson/Marlborough
West Coast
Canterbury
Otago
Southland
Number of Businesses per Region
Statistics NZ data
Business in New Zealand
8,477 - 20-49 employees
1.8%
2,524 50-99 0.5%
2,118 100+
132,151 1-19 employees
28%
324,778 businesses 0 employees
69%
Government and business share an overarching aim –
to steer their economies to greater competitiveness and growth
Recent study on competitiveness by Michael Enright
The only real way to build an
economy is from the ground up
http://www.med.govt.nz/business/economic-development/new-zealands-competitiveness-
competitiveness-at-the-leading-edge
Successful cities, towns and regions, must also be good places
to do business
to sustain local economies, attract employment and encourage private sector investment in
events, attractions and entertainment
IDEAL Local government understands
business requirements and
business understands local government operating and
legislative environments
Developing a working framework for business partnerships requires the promotion of greater cooperation
and networking between local government and businesses