Economic Reports

Economic Regional Trends (The National Bank): The quarterly analysis of the ups and downs of economic indicators throughout the country will keep you up to speed.  November 2008 Click to Download Reader

Gisborne/Hawkes Bay Quarterly Regional Labour Market Report: The regional reports convey key labour market information on twelve regions of New Zealand. They include annual trends in labour force participation rates, employment rates and unemployment rates from Statistics New Zealand’s Household Labour Force Survey and benefit figures from the Ministry of Social Development’s beneficiary records. September 2008 Click to Download Reader

Tourism Leading Indicators fromTRCNZ: December 2008 Click to Download Reader

Business Guides

Below are some helpful documents to look through when considering entering into or expanding your current business;

Starting a Business - ChecklistClick to Download Reader

Intellectual PropertyClick to Download Reader

Business StructuresClick to Download Reader

Core Business WebsitesClick to Download Reader

Books on BusinessClick to Download Reader

Exporting Information from NZTEClick to Download Reader

Business.govt.nz is the New Zealand government business site. The information and tools on this site are designed spjecifically for small and medium-sized businesses, and the people that advise and support them. Bussiness.govt.nz provides free access to a wide range of resources and acts as a gateway to government and private sector business information, news and services.

What we can do for you!

 Running a business is not always easy. The Economic Development Unit is committed to helping local business people grow. Whatever stage your business is at, we are happy to help in anyway we can. Here are some of the free services we offer:

  • Advice on the basics of running a business, marketing and short and long term planning.
  • Provision of a business mentor, someone who can act as a sounding board and provide advice.
  • Information and application advice on government grants available to businesses.
  • Local and national statistics.

If you are interested in any of the aboce services, or it you would like to find out more about what we can offer, please contact us on 06 867 2049 or info1@gisborne.govt.nz

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