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Business in the South Island

Nelson/Marlborough

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Nelson - Marlborough firms have been among the most optimistic in the country. Nelson -   Marlborough - West Coast consumer confidence is positive and high for the region.

Economic growth is expected to lead to moderate job growth, supported by: Employment intentions among Nelson-Marlborough firms are moderately high. 

Job vacancies in Nelson have grown, with the Nelson - Marlborough - West Coast having the lowest unemployment rate in New Zealand and some of the most severe skill shortages. A key way to ease these skill shortages will be to lift the rate of labour force participation, which is the national average.
 
Population growth: Nelson - Marlborough - West Coast is expected to enjoy population growth of 7% between 2001 and 2011, according to Statistics New Zealand central projections. This is the third highest expected rise of the ten main regions. Within the region, there is expected to be a sharp contrast between high population growth in Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough, and a falling population in Buller, Grey and Westland.

The Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency (EDA) website states that...

The region [Nelson] has a diverse and robust industry base. The key driver sectors are: horticulture, agriculture, seafood, forestry and tourism. These industries provide the region with millions of dollars of export earnings. Developing industry clusters such as engineering, aviation, arts and crafts, and aquaculture are creating additional opportunities. Information Technology is rapidly becoming anther significant industry and Nutraceuticals is a developing industry.

For a detailed view of Nelson's climate, economic overview, population, employment, education, housing, and councils, please visit the Nelson Regional EDA website.

Click here, to view a summary of recent activity in the region.