Number of new businesses
This indicator measures a city that encourages sustainable economic development.
Vision
A city that encourages strong local business, employment growth, and attracts increasing numbers of new businesses and tourism.
How are we doing?
The Quality of Life Report 2007 defines an 'economically significant business enterprise' as a business that is GST registered with a turnover of $30,000 per year or more.
From 2002 to 2006, the average growth rate for economically significant businesses for New Zealand was 26.3%. For Dunedin it was 18.8%. The highest growth rate was in Rodney (40.3%) and the lowest in Porirua (11.4%).
Number of New Businesses in Dunedin
| Number of new businesses | |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 308 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 160 |
| 2003 | 214 |
| 2004 | 437 |
| 2005 | 207 |
| 2006 | 195 |
| 2007 | 200 |
| 2008 | 148 |
Data source: BERL Economic Profile Report
Last reviewed: 13 Mar 2009 4:56pm
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