Services and activities
The economic development group includes activities and services related to:
- Economic development
- Marketing Dunedin
- Visitor Centre (i-Site)
The DCC supports and encourages business vitality, alliances for innovation, a hub of skills and talent, linkages beyond our borders and a compelling destination to make Dunedin a great place to live, work, study, visit and invest in.
The economic development group works in partnership with other agencies to promote the city, attract visitors and migrants, and encourage and support business, job growth and entrepreneurial activity.
Community outcomes
The economic development group contributes to the following community outcomes:
- A creative city with a rich and diverse arts and culture scene
- A successful city with a diverse, innovative and productive economy
- A supportive city with caring communities and a great quality of life
Measuring performance
| Measure | Data Source | Actual 2019/20 | Year 1 2021/22 | Year 2 2022/23 | Year 3 2023/24 | Year 4 – 10 2024/31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level of service: Enterprise Dunedin provides business sector support and coordinates the marketing of the city for tourism and education and attracting investment and skilled migrants | ||||||
| Percentage of residents satisfied with the Council’s support for economic development | ROS | 46% | ≥50% | |||
| Dunedin’s share of national visitor spend | MBIE TECTs | New measure | Grow 10% year on year | |||
| Level of service: The i-Site Visitor Centre provides an accessible, accurate tourism information and booking service | ||||||
| Percentage of external customers satisfied with the i-Site Visitor Centre experience | Independent external survey | 100% | ≥90% | |||
ROS Residents’ Opinion Survey