Our economic strengths

Chia Sisters

Industries full of opportunities

With a diverse, stable and growing economy, Nelson Tasman is a place where entrepreneurial businesses flourish and our ‘can-do’ attitude drives success. There is a plethora of investment opportunities in exciting growth markets such as Oceans Economy, High Value Nutritional Food and Beverage, Forestry and Wood Processing, Visitor Sector, and Research, Science and Technology.

Blue Economy

The fastest growing Blue Economy in the country.

Research, Science & Technology

Nelson Tasman’s burgeoning Research, Science and Technology sector offers transformative growth for the local economy

Visitor Sector

With three National Parks, the fourth busiest airport (outside main centres), a vibrant city and character-filled towns, our Visitor Sector is an economic driver.

Forestry & Wood Processing

Forestry and Wood Processing is a significant economic driver for Nelson Tasman