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Do business

A place to get productive and live purposefully

As a centre of innovation in the South Island, doing business in Nelson Tasman is easy. Innovators and incubators are bred here in a brilliant little city or out in our sprawling hinterland, surrounded by vibrant scenery and inspirational resources.

With a highly-diverse, stable and growing economy, Nelson Tasman is full of business success stories, from established companies to exciting new start-ups. There’s a high percentage of creative minds who spark innovation, fresh thinking and new ideas. And intergenerational forward thinking is a huge priority in our region, and our ‘can do’ attitude drives success.

To explore detailed statistics and analysis of our industries, visit our Economic Insights and Reports page.