Economic Forum Proves Southland Still Strong

The Southland Economic Forum on 21 May 2009 was a constructive and absorbing afternoon with plenty of positive feedback from attendees.

Key note speakers John Allen from the Ministry of Social Development, Kel Sanderson of Business and Economic Research Ltd, Dr Andy West from Ag Research and Kathryn Prusas of Tourism New Zealand spoke about workforce projections, the regional economic outlook and the agriculture and tourism sectors.

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 Southland has experienced remarkable growth and development in recent years and boasts a range of world-class facilities, many initiatives of regional benefit and an expanding range of visitor attractions that feature some of the most distinctive landscapes in the country.

Farming, forestry and horticulture form the region's economic base, but Southland also has a diversity of manufacturing for export. It is one of the fastest growing tourist regions in New Zealand due to its unspoilt nature and wide recognition of it being a place to restore the soul. Southlanders are friendly, honest, hard-working and hospitable people - so come and find out about our many secrets that we would love to share with you.