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Investment strategy
by nz.andy
Here in Nelson Tasman, the land and sea shape our way of life and consequently, our regional economy. Our stunning natural landscapes draw visitors from all corners of the world, our favourable growing conditions mean we farm the most outstanding produce and the oceans that surround us make us the natural home for New Zealand’s blue economy.
Led by Wakatū Incorporation and other regional stakeholders, the Nelson Tasman Intergenerational Strategy is a 500 -year vision for our region, providing a set of core principles to guide shorter term activity in a way that serves our people across the decades and ensures we act in accordance with Tūpuna Pono – Being Good Ancestors.
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When the COVID-19 pandemic first arrived in New Zealand in 2020, regional agencies quickly saw the need to work closely together to navigate and mitigate the economic impacts of the lockdown and whatever might come after that. Project Kōkiri (as it was called at the time) was set up as the Nelson Tasman economic development collaboration - an action and insights-orientated taskforce backed by Nelson City Council, Tasman District Council, Mana Whenua, Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce, Nelson Regional Development Agency and the regionally based government agencies.
The defining purpose of the collaboration was to ensure that the region had a well-organised and coordinated economic response across all agencies and stakeholders that could complement the health and social responses being undertaken. The Project Kōkiri group developed the Nelson Tasman Economic Response & Regeneration Action Plan which was released in June 2020.
That plan focused on response activity to cushion the immediate economic impact of COVID-19 and to support a coordinated response across government, local government, mana whenua and the business community.
As part of the Kōkiri Forum, NRDA developed the Nelson Tasman Regeneration Plan, a 10-year strategic approach to building a more resilient, regenerative inclusive and productive economy that serves our communities. The Kōkiri Forum is a collaboration of regional agencies working together to achieve shared priorities.
Nelson Tasman has an exciting future, and this Prospectus is intended to help you understand the potential of our region. Whether you are an existing business, new to Nelson Tasman, encouraging investment or thinking about moving here, this prospectus will give you the information you need to help you on your journey. Our collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit and our existing competitive advantages give us confidence about our future.
Guided by the Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy, Nelson Tasman embraces innovation and sustainability, presenting abundant investment opportunities that support our region’s well-being and prosperity.
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