The Importance of strong relationships between local Government and

business

Regional statistics

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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%

Wide difference in size

NZ top Country in world for ease of starting a business and third for

ease of doing business

We rank first on the corruption perception index

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2

4

6

8

10

12

Exports in Billions

Sector development

Government and business share an overarching aim –

to steer their economies to greater competitiveness and growth

NZs competitiveness ranking in the World is decreasing

2013 = 25

Fallen 14 places since 1997

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

The private sector is the key enabler of economic growth

Council initiatives and services can have a big impact on local business

performance

Variability in capability

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

Business works across boundaries

IDEAL Local government understands

business requirements and

business understands local government operating and

legislative environments

Partnerships

Developing a working framework for business partnerships requires the promotion of greater cooperation

and networking between local government and businesses

Communication is key