Key points
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 43,352 in 2000 to 50,979 in 2011, though the number has been shrinking over the last few years.
- The number of employees in the Region increased from 132,790 in 2000 to 164,180 in 2011, though like the business unit count, has dropped over the last few years. For the Waikato Region, the employee count grew slightly more quickly than the number of businesses over this period.
- The Waikato Region employee profile is concentrated more heavily towards primary and secondary industries than in many other regions. Primary industries and manufacturing are strongly prevalent in provincial areas, while service oriented industries are focused around Hamilton City.
Number of business geographic units, Waikato Region
Source: Statistics New Zealand Business Tables
Notes: (a) 'Geographic unit' means a separate operating unit engaged in New Zealand in one, or predominately one, kind of economic activity from a single physical location or base. (b) Historical series may be subject to retrospective updates.
Employee counts, Waikato Region
Source: Statistics New Zealand Business Tables
Notes: (a) ‘Employee count’ is a head-count of all salary and wage earners for the February reference month. Figures have been rounded, and discrepancies may occur between sums of component items and totals. (b) Historical series may be subject to retrospective updates.
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What we want to achieve
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 Maori economy is acknowledged and supported.