Regional priorities & economy

These reports assess aspects of Taranaki's economic, civic and social well-being, particularly where these relate to the Council's own responsibilities.

Yarrow Stadium's past & future value to the Taranaki community

Thiese reports were commissioned by the Council and produced by Business and Economic Research Ltd (BERL). The first assesses the value of Yarrow Stadium to the Taranaki community over the 15 years to 2018. The second compares the potential future value of the repair options proposed for the Stadium in March 2019

Yarrow Stadium value to the Taranaki community (1.2 MB pdf) See both reports

Tapuae Roa - Make Way for Taranaki Action Plan

This action plan seeks to lead economic development in Taranaki with what it calls the “Four Futures”: Energy, feed. Maori economy and visitor sector. The Make Way for Taranaki project is a collaborative effort between the Taranaki Regional Council, New Plymouth District Council, South Taranaki District Council, Stratford District Council, Venture Taranaki, local business leaders, iwi and central government.

Tapuae Roa - Make Way for Taranaki Action Plan April 2018 (6.7 MB pdf) (single document only)

Regional collaboration and shared council services in Taranaki

This document gives an overview of the shared services and collaboration between the Taranaki Regional Council and the New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki District Councils. It was prepared by the Taranaki Mayoral Forum in 2015.

Regional collaboration and shared services (1.1 MB pdf) (single document only)

Community investments in environmental improvements 2008-2014

Taranaki people and organisations made an annual environmental investment of $117 million a year from 2008 to 2014, according to this report by Business and Economic Research Ltd (BERL) commissioned by the Taranaki Regional Council.

Community investments in environmental improvements in Taranaki (639 KB PDF) (single document only)

Economic impact of Port Taranaki

These reports highlight Port Taranaki's important role in the region. The latest was commissioned by the Taranaki Regional Council from Business and Economic Research Ltd (BERL) in 2017.

Economic Impact of Port Taranaki 2017 (1.1 MB pdf) Earlier reports

Message to Wellington 2017

The Taranaki Mayoral Forum, comprising the Mayors of New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki and the Taranaki Regional Council Chair, lay out the region's top priorities for action by the incoming Government after the general elections of September 2017.
The need to diversify. Taranaki’s economy remains strong, with the nation’s highest regional per-capita GDP. But our two key commodities, dairy and hydrocarbons, make us vulnerable to global variations. Tourism is emerging as a sound investment, particularly with Lonely Planet ranking Taranaki the second best region in the world to visit.
This document expains Taranaki's priorities for 2017. It is accompanied by a summary version published in community newspapers.

Message to Wellington 2017 (299 KB pdf) See more