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1 Tauranga is a globally connected hub for innovative, cutting edge technologies, industries, and skilled people. We re also a great place to live, with fantastic surf beaches, a safe harbour, and all the facilities that you d expect in a contemporary city. This is a brief guide to the opportunities that await you in Tauranga. For customised investment information and business relocation enquiries, please contact Priority One who will assist you every step of the way.

Location, location, location Tauranga offers the perfect combination of a business friendly infrastructure and an enviable coastal lifestyle, and is positioned in New Zealand s golden triangle of

Right on your doorstep, the Port of Tauranga is the largest and most efficient export port in New Zealand.

2 Location, location, location Tauranga offers the perfect combination of a business friendly infrastructure and an enviable coastal lifestyle, and is positioned in New Zealand s golden triangle of economic prosperity. Nearly half the population of New Zealand lives within a three hour drive of Tauranga. Tauranga has strong international connections. Right on your doorstep, the Port of Tauranga is the largest and most efficient export port in New Zealand. Auckland Airport, New Zealand s major international gateway, is just a 30 minute flight or a two hour drive away. 2.2% POPULATION GROWTH 2.9% 2.3% POPULATION GROWTH Easy access to knowledge and capital enable sustainable business growth Tauranga is home to one of only three hightech incubators in New Zealand, focused on developing deep IP and complex technology drawn from New Zealand research organisations, universities, companies and individuals. Tauranga s Enterprise Angels is also New Zealand s largest and most active angel investor network consisting of experienced business people looking to invest in start-up, early stage and established businesses. Tauranga s economic development agency, Priority One, is New Zealand s only economic agency developed by and funded from the private sector. Priority One works closely with the business community, in partnership with government, to attract and retain businesses, investment and skilled people to the region. 4.6% BY GDP $$$ 3.6% NEW ZEALAND VS LOCAL AREA 1.9%

To build on these strengths, regional partners are developing a state-of-the-art university campus in Tauranga s CBD, which will soon train the next generation of local innovators. 2.

3 Access to a skilled workforce Tauranga will ensure that your business has a ready pool of suitably qualified and experienced talent. Tauranga invests heavily in secondary and tertiary education and research, forming unique partnerships between education and training providers, the business community and other key stakeholders. To build on these strengths, regional partners are developing a state-of-the-art university campus in Tauranga s CBD, which will soon train the next generation of local innovators. 2.4% Tauranga also works in close partnership with Immigration New Zealand to support the attraction and retention of investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers. 3.7% EMPLOYMENT GROWTH EMPLOYMENT GROWTH Tauranga s competitive strengths and key sectors Tauranga is a great place to invest or base any business activity. We have competitive advantages in several industry sectors: Horticulture (esp. kiwifruit, avocados, robotics, and associated technologies). Coastal and Marine Sciences (including: boat building/servicing and scientific research and commercialisation related to marine bio-discovery). Titanium and related powder metallurgy applications (including: medical, aeronautical and high-end manufacturing applications). Health and wellness (including: natural products, medical devices and sports science). Tauranga has invested heavily in road, rail and broadband infrastructure to support business growth. The Port of Tauranga provides direct access to Asia-Pacific and global export markets. Tauranga has 600ha of commercially zoned, affordable land with infrastructure in the ground ready for new business. City stakeholders are also investing heavily in civic amenities such as the CBD and waterfront to ensure Tauranga remains an attractive destination for innovators, business leaders, and skilled professionals. 2.6% BUSINESS UNITS GROWTH 1.8% NEW ZEALAND VS LOCAL AREA BUSINESS UNITS GROWTH

Invest in your future: Invest in Tauranga, New Zealand. Whatever your industry or investment needs, we will work with you to find a suitable opportunity in Tauranga.

Immediate investment opportunities Hotel, conference and student accommodation facilities: Tauranga has an opportunity for the development of four and five star hotels and a convention centre.

4 Invest in your future: Invest in Tauranga, New Zealand. Whatever your industry or investment needs, we will work with you to find a suitable opportunity in Tauranga. The following is a guide to some of the short and long term opportunities that we currently see in Tauranga. We would also welcome a conversation with you about other possibilities! A. Immediate investment opportunities Hotel, conference and student accommodation facilities: Tauranga has an opportunity for the development of four and five star hotels and a convention centre. Growth in the city, and the development of year round events will see growing demand for all levels of short term accommodation. Key local industries: Tauranga has ongoing investment and business development potential in; Food & bioactives ICT Marine Manufacturing Logistics R&D Further information on these local industries is available at B. Longer term investment opportunities Infrastructure: As a growing city, Tauranga s expansion will continue to see growth in infrastructure ranging from large scale roading projects, through to telecommunications infrastructure and essential utilities. Civic amenities: The Civic Amenities Group formed in 2015 to advance the case for investment in civic infrastructure such as a city museum, sports stadium, and an enhanced central business district. Further information about their future vision for Tauranga is available at The New Zealand Government operates public-private partnerships, and for smaller scale projects, there may be partnership opportunities with local councils. Testimonials Bay of Plenty is the top performing region in the country for the second quarter in a row. ASB Regional Economic Scoreboard, Sept 2015 The combined Western Bay subregion had a 4.9% increase in GDP compared to the New Zealand average of 3.6%. Infometrics, 2015 The Bay of Plenty had the highest and only statistically significant annual employment growth in the country at 6.1%. It has 8,100 more people employed now that it did a year ago. Statistics NZ Labour Market Statistics, Sept 2015 quarter The Bay of Plenty topped the country in its economic confidence for the fourth consecutive quarter. Westpac McDermott Miller Regional Economic Confidence, March 2016 quarter Tauranga is the second highest area in the country, after Queenstown, for investor confidence. Colliers International, March 2016 quarter

5 We invite you to experience all that Tauranga has to offer. For further information and advice, please contact Priority One on or info@priorityone.co.nz. You can also view the Tauranga Business Case at

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