Waimakariri Economic Development Strategy

With the support of Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC) Council has developed a refreshed Waimakariri Economic Development Strategy to provide a framework that guides the Council’s and ENC’s efforts and activities in supporting local economic growth over the next ten years with the aid of anticipated delivery partners in critical areas.

While the economic focus of the previous Strategy (and ten-year period) was in part a response to earthquake recovery, the next ten years will see an emphasis placed on climate change adaptation. This includes undertaking actions that support our businesses, industries, and wider economy transition to a low-emissions future.

The draft Strategy was developed in close consultation with Council’s economic development agency ENC. Its key directions were informed through the contribution of ENC, elected members and key Council staff, business sector representatives, developers, the Promotions Associations and other relevant stakeholders.

Its vision is a ‘thriving, progressive and environmentally responsible economy that underpins a desirable local lifestyle’.

It includes five major theme areas which support thirteen key direction setting priorities.

Key Themes and Priorities:

• Sustainable Future
• Connected Communities
• Business Responsiveness
• Liveable Places and Spaces
• Investment Attraction

We know that a large part of the welfare of our communities relies on the health of our local economy, and the draft Strategy acknowledges through its key directions the critical nature of the economy in helping to sustain healthy, vibrant and prosperous communities.

For more information on the Key Themes and Priorities please see the news feed below.

Please provide your feedback by Monday 2 October.