Publications

Below is a list of useful Publications of Destination Rotorua Economic Development in relation to the Economic status of the region.

• Quarterly Review Mar 2008  The Latest information on the Rotorua Region issued by Statistics New Zealand.
• Film Friendly Protocol:  Destination Rotorua Economic Development act as the film office for the Film Volcanic Region (www.filmvolcanic.com) supporting the Film Friendly Protocol which is a document of understanding that states this region will make Filming accessible and effortless for companies wishing to film in the region.   Council Mayors within the Film Volcanic Region signed the Film Friendly Protocol in 2005/06 in an agreement between the Councils and Film New Zealand.
• Transport Demand Management (TDM) (1.8 MB)
  The planning for TDM is set out in Council’s ‘Rotorua Transport Strategy’.
  It is about providing people with options for travel, other than constructing more roads. Reducing the demand for more roads will save money and provide a more sustainable outcome for the city. It is mainly about enabling travel that reduces reliance on inefficient use of motor vehicles.
• RECREATIONAL USE OF WHAKAREWAREWA FOREST (Mountain Bike Report 2007- size 1,8MB 165 pages)
  This report was commissioned to gauge both the impact that the forest has on Rotorua and to determine further the sustainability of the forest as a valuable local and national resource for growing and cementing Rotorua as the place to work, live, invest and play.
• CBD Revitalisation Strategy   Full Document  (This document is 3MB in size 67 pages)
  This is the full CBD Revitalisation strategy.
  It outlines the concept of a shared vision for the Rotorua CBD. This document is in draft form as it is still subject to a series of input from various sections of the Rotorua business community.
• Strictly Business July 2008 The official monthly newsletter of Destination Rotorua Economic Development - Highlighting the economic performance of the district.
• Back issues of Strictly Business(Ongoing)
• Rotorua economic Profile(Jan 2005)
  More than six centuries ago the Te Arawa people moved inland from the Bay of Plenty coast and settled in the Rotorua area near the centre of the North Island. Today, Rotorua is a multi-cultural District of 67,800 people (June 2004). The District is centred around a thriving city on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua, and extends to include a number of rural and lakeside communities. Residents and visitors enjoy the area’s many natural attractions, including geothermal activity, forests, beautiful parks and reserves, and 14 freshwater lakes. Rotorua’s people take pride in their District, their sense of hospitality, and their sporting and cultural achievements.
  Back issues of our monthly newsletter.
• EDANZ June 2005 Quarter (28/10/2005)
  For Rotorua District, the 62 new residential building consents passed in the June quarter of 2005 were valued at $15.1 million and represent a large increase in volume (68.2%) and a large increase in value (86.8%) over June 2004 quarter levels. The 44 non-residential building consents passed in the June quarter of 2005 were valued at $7.4 million and represent an increase in volume (12.8%) and an increase in value (5.5%) over June 2004 quarter levels.
• Back issues of EdanzQuarterly report (Ongoing)
• Press Releases (Ongoing)
  Latest Press Releases from Destination Rotorua Economic Development
• Bright Economy Economic Strategy(July 2004)
  “BrightEconomy” is about building on the Rotorua experience with its unique combination of geothermal activity, significant landscapes, lakes, culture, climate and central location providing an ideal environment for successful service, industrial and primary sector businesses to do well in and support a thriving community.
• Economic well being report (Aug 2006)
  Rotorua’s economic output is estimated at $2.3 billion per year. Rotorua’s estimated economic growth rate is currently down slightly on previous years at around 1.7 % per annum, which is slightly below the national level. However in line with national projections a growth rate of around 2.8% per annum is projected in the longer term.
  Labour force participation has increased substantially over the past decade, and unemployment has recently fallen to record low levels....
• Employment Skills Strategy(Feb 2004)
  Over the past two years, skill shortages have emerged at both local and national levels as New Zealand experiences a sustained period of economic growth and relatively low levels of unemployment.
• Rotorua Retail Strategy (Jul 2005)
  This retail strategy is intended to be a concise document with a focus on action and implementation, which includes timeframes and estimated costs. It is not a lengthy report. The strategy is designed to engage the community, particularly the business sector to help shape future policy.
• Business Confidence Survey Jun 2008  This report briefly outlines the results of surveys of businesses and the public in the Rotorua District. These surveys are undertaken six monthly. Although the business and public surveys were conducted separately, they were undertaken over the same time period. Nationa business confidence results are also provided, courtesy of the National Bank.
• Back issues of Business and Public Confidence Survey
• Supplementary Building Stats Jan 2004 - Sep 2004
  These are the Building Statistics not included with those newsletters, all other building consent information is attached at the end of each Strictly Business Newsletter.