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Economic Development Survey
Monday, 05 July 2010 00:00

WE APPRECIATE YOUR OPINION

Thank you for recently responding to the South Waikato District Council Economic Development Survey, we appreciate your input.

Congratulations to the winner of the drawer for $100 dinner voucher – this was:

  • J.L. Busfield, Busfield Dental Care, Tokoroa

 

The results of the survey showed the respondents priority as follows, for each section:

Stimulating employment growth

For own business Low to medium
For district Medium to high

Supporting existing businesses

For own business Medium to Low
For district Medium to High

Developing capacity in all resources

For own business Medium
For district Medium to High

Developing a positive image

For own business Medium to High
For district High

Reducing barriers to economic development

For own business Medium to High
For district High

Attracting new investment and industries

For own business Medium to High
For district High

 

We would also like to acknowledge the comments some of you took the time to write. The information gained will assist in prioritising actions in for the refresh of The Economic Spirit document.

 

Last Updated ( Thursday, 08 July 2010 16:29 )
 
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South Waikato Economic Advantages
  • Situated along State Highway one and main national rail link with direct links to the ports of Tauranga and Auckland - the ideal location to optimise central warehousing and distribution
  • Very low land and building costs in comparison with major centres
  • Commercially sympathetic District Council and user friendly District Plan
  • Outstanding potential for green field industrial expansion
  • A stable, versatile and skilled workforce
  • Zoned land to accommodate both industrial and residential expansion with facilities ready for development
  • No traffic congestion and no traffic lights
  • Existing clusters within the forestry, dairy and engineering industries, and peripheral industries and trades to service and complement all industrial needs
  • Training programmes developed to suit the specific needs of key industries.



 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 April 2010 14:39 )