Understanding our regional economy
Nelson Tasman Business Insights
Centre of New Zealand, Nelson
Nelson Tasman Business Insights
The Nelson Tasman Business Insights Survey provides a regular snapshot of business conditions, challenges, and opportunities across our region.
Delivered by Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) and Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), the survey captures local insights that help inform decision-making, shape regional priorities, and advocate for the needs of Nelson Tasman businesses.
The 2026 Business Insights Survey is now open. All responses are confidential and reported in aggregate.
Your feedback helps balance national economic commentary with real, on-the-ground insights from Nelson Tasman.
The survey ensures local business perspectives are reflected in:
The Nelson Tasman Business Survey is an annual survey of local businesses run by Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) and Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce (NTCC). It captures real-time insights into business conditions, challenges, and opportunities across the region.
Any business operating in the Nelson Tasman region, across all sectors, sizes, and stages, is encouraged to take part. Whether you’re a sole trader, SME, or larger organisation, your perspective is valuable.
The survey typically takes around 5–10 minutes to complete.
Yes. All responses are confidential and reported in aggregate. This means individual businesses are not identified, and results are shared only as combined data (e.g. percentages or trends).
By completing the survey, you help:
A summary report is published each year, and circulated to businesses.
Yes. Insights from past surveys have contributed to:
The survey is typically open annually during Q2. Check information above for current dates and deadlines.
Yes. Businesses that complete the 2026 survey go in the draw to win one of 10 morning tea shouts—a small way to support local cafés while thanking you for your time.
The 2026 Business Insights Survey closed on Thursday 16 July.
The Nelson Tasman Business Insights Survey is delivered in partnership by
Monday 12 October, 2026
A growing collection of internationally recognised luxury retreats is strengthening Nelson Tasman’s appeal to high-value international visitors and creating an opportunity to grow the value tourism brings to the regional economy.
Wednesday 07 October, 2026
The intimate six-suite retreat holds a perfect sweep of the world’s most coveted travel accolades - bringing global recognition to Nelson Tasman and to New Zealand’s luxury accommodation sector for the second consecutive year.
Wednesday 09 September, 2026
Nelson Tasman will feature in four of six major tourism initiatives backed by the Government’s latest $5 million Regional Tourism Marketing Boost Fund (Round 3), putting the region in front of more potential visitors in key international markets.
