Mission Statement

To proactively work with community groups, business and organisations to identify opportunities and facilitate initiatives in the area by providing a level of service that helps to build the Central Otago economy.

Pursuing this mission will result in:

• a thriving economy that has benefits both for businesses and residents alike;
• a successful business community, thus enhancing the values (and business potential) of
  Central Otago.

As a place of business:

• Central Otago’s enterprise opportunities are second to none.
• Central offers a unique blend of commerce and lifestyle to value-added industries looking to establish or relocate.
• The regional infrastructure offers significant capacity for the expansion of commercial enterprise.
• Industries related to wine, food, horticulture, farming and light manufacturing are well established and on the rise.
• With the advent of modern telecommunications there is really no barrier to the establishment of any type of business.

For full details on Central Otago District Council’s economic and business strategy, services and information please click on this
link.

You can go directly to areas of interest by clicking on the following links:

• A detailed economic and demographic profile of Central Otago
• The Central Otago Business Directory
• Current Economic Reports
• Employment Opportunities in Central Otago
• Filming in Central Otago
• A sector of interest: The Central Otago Food Network

Central Otago Economic and Business Development Strategy 2008-2011

The attached strategy sets out the objectives and areas of interest for Business Development.

Starting up your own business?

Are you thinking of going into business for yourself or have you just made the leap? The attached booklet will give you some pointers on the things you may need to be thinking about.

Otago Central Rail Trail Survey 2010/11

The Otago Central Rail Trail (OCRT) has established itself as one of the major attractions for Central Otago, and along with summer fruit and Pinot Noir is one of the first things that people think about when asked about the district. However, it is a fairly new phenomenon, and there is a general lack of hard information about the trail; both in terms of the benefits it brings to the district as well as the nature of people who come to ride or walk the trail and what their expectations, wants and experiences are.

A series of three user surveys were conduction on the Otago Central Rail Trail during the season of 2008 / 2009. In association with other studies being undertaken by the OCRT Trust it is intended that this research will provide some much needed quantitative and qualitative data that can be used to better match the needs of people doing the trail and those who provide the services they want and need. It will also assist in targeting the OCRT to the appropriate people and ensuring that the promotional efforts of Tourism Central Otago and other groups are to the best effect.

Download the Survey

BERL Central Otago Economic Profile

The latest economic profile of Central Otago District from BERL, which covers such things as the District’s GDP, employment and business growth, with in-depth analysis on the viticulture, horticulture and tourism sectors. Click here

BERL Central Otago Economic Impact Assessment:  Commercial Water Use

The BERL report that estimates the economic impact of irrigation and hydro generation to the district. More

If you have any queries please contact:

Business Development Manager
Jonathan.gadd@codc.govt.nz
Ph: 03 440 0646
Fax: 03 440 0606