Economic Development

We work with Tairāwhiti businesses to support a diverse, innovative, resilient, and regenerative economy with opportunities for well-paid jobs.

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Business Support

A majority of Tairāwhiti businesses are small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMEs).

Tairāwhiti will benefit from increasing the diversity, sustainability, and innovation of SMEs.

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Workforce Development

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Economic Insights

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Our People

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Supporting your business to grow the Tairāwhiti economy and where to get the best waves in Tairāwhiti

Richard Searle

Chief Operating Officer Economic Development

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Sarah Homer

Commercial Manager

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Support for business recovery and growth, and where to buy your lunch supporting local business

Ryan Christison

Investment Manager

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Wood processing, local industry connection and how to get home from wine tastings

Dr Mark Smith

Wood Processing Commercial Development Manager

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Advice on growing of your business, connecting you to the right people and the best places for a beer on the East Coast

Joe Williams

Business Growth Advisor

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Supporting our workforce and giving great hugs

Karen Fenn

Business Growth Advisor

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Supporting our workforce and can recommend a good place for a vino

Christie Drake

Business Growth Advisor