Established in 2012, the Te Puke Economic Development Group (TPEDG) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering the long-term economic growth and social well-being of the Te Puke district. The group acts as a key advocate for local businesses, industries, and the wider community, working to attract investment, create jobs, and enhance the district’s reputation as a premier location to live, work, and play.
Key Initiatives & Services:
- Business Support: The TPEDG provides resources, guidance, and networking opportunities to help local businesses improve and grow.
- Advocacy & Partnership: They work in close collaboration with local and central government, as well as industry bodies, to advocate for projects and policies that benefit the district’s economy.
- Marketing & Promotion: The group promotes Te Puke as a desirable location for residents, visitors, and investors through strategic campaigns, including the well-known “Lets Keep it Local” initiative.
- Strategic Planning: The TPEDG is involved in long-term planning for the district, focusing on infrastructure development, job creation, and sustainable growth.
Membership: The organization is membership-based, welcoming businesses, community organizations, and individuals who are committed to the success and development of the Te Puke region.
Contact: For more information on becoming a member, supporting local initiatives, or learning about Te Puke’s economic landscape, please visit the official website.
Our Vision
A growing and vibrant district with superior economic and social performance.
Our Mission
To facilitate the engagement of all economic sectors in our district and to grow economic value.
Our Values
- Passion for Te Puke
- Professionalism
- Economic growth through Adaptation, Evolution and Acceleration
What We Do
- Promote: We promote our district as a premier location to invest, live, work and play.
- Align: We encourage all of our economic sectors to be strategically aligned to our vision and goals.
- Support: We help businesses improve and grow.
- Attract: We attract investment, industry and jobs.
- Advocate: We advocate for our members and act in their best interests.
- Innovate: We stimulate, capture and develop winning ideas.
- Communicate: We communicate via news updates, discussion groups and learning forums.
- Represent: We ensure our district has a voice and recognition.
- Champion: We champion economic growth and prosperity.
- Lead: We provide leadership in building a strong and sustainable Te Puke value proposition.
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