About Us

​Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) is a national membership organisation that empowers economic development teams and professionals across New Zealand.

 

Mission:

 

Support its members through building capability, collaboration, advocacy and thought leadership that is trusted and valued. 

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Key Focus Areas:

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• Influence – Provide strong advocacy (focus on local and central government) and input into relevant policy development;

• Connect –  Provide networking events, including the annual conference, annual leadership hui, and

• Develop – (practitioners) through Continuous Professional Development Programmes (CPD), Lunch and Learns and other learning opportunities.​

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Membership of EDNZ is the hallmark of Professional Expertise and Integrity within the economic development profession. It is open to any individual or organisation working in or associated with Economic Development.

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EDNZ has a volunteer Board and two part-time contractors.

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