The Auckland region’s business advantage

Opportunity, infrastructure, people-talent and lifestyle - it's all here in the Auckland region.

• The largest regional economy in the country with 30 per cent of the population, an economic powerhouse in the Asia-Pacific region 
• The world's gateway to New Zealand and the country's fastest growing region
• Well served by infrastructure for future business needs - utility services and telecommunications are of the highest standards and competitive rates
• Political and environmental stability coupled with positive mid and long-term forecasts make Auckland a serious investment prospect 
• Cultural diversity is one of Auckland's most notable features, with a multilingual workforce facilitating access to global markets 
• Auckland has the physical and electronic infrastructure to move goods, services and people
• Home to two thirds of the country's top 200 companies and nearly a quarter of the world's Fortune 500
• Ranked fourth best place to live in the world - ahead of Sydney and Melbourne, by Mercer's Quality of Living survey.

New Zealand is ranked second of 155 countries for overall ease of doing business, including a number one ranking for protecting investors by the World Bank.

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AucklandPlus

AucklandPlus is the official investment agency for the region, responsible for promoting the Auckland region as a place to invest and do business in.

• Connections with business networks, professional expertise, sources of support and finance
• Information on local market opportunities and knowledge to help you make the most of investing, working and living here.
  
  

Support in Manukau

Residents and businesses rely on Manukau’s economy being healthy.

That’s why a big part of the council’s work is to create a great place to do business – by investing in transport, communications and other infrastructure. The council plays its part by supporting businesses, helping attract investment in the city and making it easy to do business.

The council has made sure substantial areas of business zoned land are available for new businesses establishing in the city.  The price of land is very competitive, and is one of Manukau's major strengths.

Manukau has long taken a pro-business and pro-development approach to planning the city. The council has a strong stance on encouraging the Auckland region to make sure land is available for future business development.

Other council support initiatives:

• Tourism development and promotions
• Economic development and investor support through Enterprising Manukau
• Partnerships with town centres and business precincts through the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) initiative
• Research on future skills requirements and economic trends
• Celebrating business success through the Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Awards.

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