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Number of businesses and employees by industry - Waipa District

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    This indicator provides information on the number of business enterprises by industry using the Australia and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC).  The number of businesses and employees indicates the health of the economy.  An increase in new businesses and associated employees reflects growth in economic activity.

    • The number of business units in the Waikato Region increased from 43,417 in 2000 to 52,447 in 2009.  The number of employees in the Region increased from 132,380 in 2000 to 165,410 in 2009.  The Waikato Region employee profile is concentrated more heavily towards primary and secondary industries than in many other regions.
    • Agriculture, forestry and fishing, retail trade, manufacturing and education and training were the industries employing the highest numbers of people in the Waipa District in 2009.

    Employee counts by industry classification (ANZSIC), Waikato Region and New Zealand 2009

    ANZSIC New Zealand Waikato Region New Zealand Waikato Region
    A Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 110,730 15,450 5.8% 9.3%
    B Mining 5,930 1,400 0.3% 0.8%
    C Manufacturing 228,520 20,440 11.9% 12.4%
    D Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 13,170 1,490 0.7% 0.9%
    E Construction 121,240 12,240 6.3% 7.4%
    F Wholesale Trade 105,260 6,920 5.5% 4.2%
    G Retail Trade 198,000 17,660 10.3% 10.7%
    H Accommodation and Food Services 130,190 11,910 6.8% 7.2%
    I Transport, Postal and Warehousing 84,180 5,360 4.4% 3.2%
    J Information Media and Telecommunications 41,080 2,430 2.1% 1.5%
    K Financial and Insurance Services 53,810 2,490 2.8% 1.5%
    L Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 28,040 2,050 1.5% 1.2%
    M Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 143,360 10,290 7.5% 6.2%
    N Administrative and Support Services 87,660 6,330 4.6% 3.8%
    O Public Administration and Safety 104,540 7,550 5.4% 4.6%
    P Education and Training 165,640 15,240 8.6% 9.2%
    Q Health Care and Social Assistance 196,130 16,450 10.2% 9.9%
    R Arts and Recreation Services 37,780 3,810 2.0% 2.3%
    S Other Services 64,050 5,910 3.3% 3.6%
    Total Industry 1,919,290 165,410 100.0% 100.0%

    Source: Statistics New Zealand Business Tables
    Notes: ANZSIC = Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification.

    Employee counts by industry classification (ANZSIC), territorial authority areas in the Waikato Region 2009


    Source: Statistics New Zealand Business Tables
    Notes: ANZSIC = Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification.
     

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    The community outcomes we are seeking to achieve are:

    • Our regional and local economies are robust and diverse, providing opportunities throughout the Waikato region.
    • The growth, wealth and uniqueness of the Māori economy is acknowledged and supported.