Economic Development

Council has a strong interest in facilitating economic and business development within the district.

The Council's effort in this area is resourced with one full time staff member (see contact details below). It is guided by the Central Otago Economic and Business Development Strategy. Council's focus is ensuring the infrastructure and operating environment is in place that business needs to succeed.

The economic development units from Otago's five local authorities, along with representatives from Otago Regional Council, have come together to form the Otago Regional Economic Development (ORED) Working Group to set a clear intent, and establish a sound basis, for ongoing collaboration. The working group has developed the ORED Strategic Framework (June 2019) to support effective collaboration and help guide decision-making that is in the best interests of, and produces the best outcomes for, the Otago regional economy.