With a diverse, stable and growing economy, Nelson Tasman is a place where clever businesses flourish and our ‘can-do’ attitude drives success.
With the highest proportion of people working in the research, science and tech sector out of anywhere in New Zealand, the primary industries of the region’s early days – seafood, forestry, horticulture, and farming – have now matured and germinated a range of smart, innovative businesses that are competing with the best in the world. In many cases, they’ve become leaders in their markets, and are backed by the region’s firm grounding in experience and expertise to help build their long-term success.
Our region is also a significant technology and innovation hub. A burgeoning start-up culture has developed from a strong lifestyle proposition, with many global tech companies such as Shuttlerock and Datacom choosing to base their offices right here in Nelson Tasman.
As a result, there is a plethora of investment opportunities in exciting growth markets such as Oceans Economy, High Value Nutritional Food and Beverage, Forest and Wood Processing, Visitor Sector, and Research, Science, and Technology. It’s the perfect place to find the next big global innovation and jump on board early to turn a range of ground-breaking ideas into reality.
Whether you’re looking to invest in, move or start a business in Nelson Tasman, we have the data and case studies you need to make informed decisions. More information will be coming soon, but in the meantime feel free to explore some of the resources provided below.