The South Waikato District is at the heart of the Waikato region and is known for its natural beauty and easy-going lifestyle.
Opportunities
Thanks to the South Waikato District Council’s resilience, South Waikato has businesses of all sizes thriving within the district.
The biggest industry contributors to economic growth are agriculture, forestry, and engineering and manufacturing.
South Waikato also has a number of key tourism offerings, including one of New Zealand’s most famous bike tracks, crystal clear freshwater springs, and New Zealand’s longest river.
Land Availability
Both the Buttermilk development in Putāruru and the Maraetai Road site in Tokoroa are two key spaces for big business. The council’s Community Concept Plan envisages the planned development of 600 new homes; a large Greenfield Business Park; and a Putāruru population increase of 40%. The South Waikato District Council is also supporting the redevelopment of commercial, business and industrial zoned land in Tokoroa to deliver increased capacity.
Infrastructure
Businesses in South Waikato District Council have access to reliable road and rail infrastructure including a fast rail/road hub with connections to Ports of Tauranga and Auckland.
Investment Opportunities
South Waikato District Council is dedicated to providing investment opportunities for businesses at any size.
South Waikato District Business Support Services
Local Insights
The Waikato Wellbeing Project shares wellbeing knowledge for each district in the Waikato region. Visit the South Waikato District page for data that includes the Community Compass Report from Dot Loves Data which provides a quarterly snapshot of key socio economic indicators, and the Community Insights Explorer Tool which provides local social and demographic data to support local decision making.
Te Waka's district level reports of the Waikato Business Sentiment Survey give insight on the unique strengths and challenges for each district in the region.
South Waikato District Council
South Waikato District Council is comprised of 10 councillors, and one mayor elected at large. For more information, visit their website.
Get in Touch
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