Auckland's economy provides multiple opportunities to innovate, grow or start your business. Connect to the right contacts, resources and opportunities here.
New Zealand’s economic powerhouse, Auckland generates 38 per cent of national GDP and is home to 36 per cent of the country’s workforce. An Australasian innovation hub, Auckland is home to 54 per cent of New Zealand’s tech sector, a billion-dollar screen production industry and specialist manufacturing industries, including biotech, robotics, precision engineering and marine and navigation products.
The technology industry is in demand. Tech Tāmaki Makaurau is a three-year programme of action to grow Auckland’s technology industry, to create jobs and to attract talent and investment to the region.
Create Auckland 2030 is a 10-year plan to grow the creative economy in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. The plan recognises how Auckland creatives and creative industries enrich the cultural and economic life of Tāmaki Makaurau and its diverse communities.
The Activate Business Community offers instant access to the latest business tools, resources, events and networking opportunities – all designed to help you and your business move forward. The platform is free to join, and updated regularly by Auckland’s leading business support providers.
First Steps is here to relieve some of the pressure building upon your shoulders. Tailor-made to meet the needs of business leaders & owners, with access to self-guided assessment tools, resources and wellbeing professionals. Confidential and free to access.
Access insights and data on Auckland's economy through the Auckland Growth Monitor and the Auckland Index. These complementary tools provide up-to-date information across a broad range of economic areas, from business innovation to GDP and population growth.
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Learn about funding available, practical tools and resources, and other great Auckland initiatives to help you and your business.
Key Industries
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is committed to develop key industries across Tāmaki Makaurau to support sustainable growth and employment opportunities for businesses and individuals alike.