Ashburton is the commercial centre of the mid Canterbury farming region. Enterprise Ashburton is the regions’ economic development agency, encouraging economic, business & trade development, and promoting job opportunities to attract skilled migrants.
Ashburton

Ashburton Economic Development Workshops

Long Term Vision

·         Growth of population

·         Better promotion and marketing

·         Best high school in New Zealand

·         Bigger and better airport

·         Dual lane highway to Christchurch

·         High speed train link to Christchurch

·         Port of Hakatere

·         Training ground for agriculture students

·         International Ag University

·         Jet capable airport

·         Boutique ag products

·         Aquaculture

·         Coastal development

·         Another high school (maybe private)

·         Indoor ski centre

·         Double the size of Lake Hood

·         Aquatic centre – swimming academy

·         Stadium and pool

·         Bigger unique community

·         High standard of living

·         Environmentally focused

·         Multi storied offices

·         Redevelopment of CBD

·         Mall

·         Underground railway line

·         Public transport

·         Apartments

·         Parking building

·         Water storage

·         Great restaurants

·         Retention of youth

·         University of positive Initiative

·         National museum of agriculture

·         More recreational opportunities

·         Leadership academy

·         Improved services and infrastructure

·         Restoration and health of Ashburton River

·         A leading events town

·         Leading GDP in New Zealand

·         Security of broadband

·         Sports centre of New Zealand

·         Spaceport

·         Direct link to Christchurch International airport

·         Technology centre for agriculture

·         Sky city apartments

·         Large scale tourist accommodation

·         Security of energy and water

·         Airport training

This page will be updated as soon as information has been compilied, please feel free to email trina@enterpriseashburton.co.nz with your views, comments and suggestions.

 



Grow Mid Canterbury
PO Box 392, 57 Cass Street, Ashburton, New Zealand
Phone: +64 03 308 0290, Fax: +64 03 308 0419
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