Regional Service

Infometrics are leaders in the provision of quality regional statistics and analysis. We have invested considerable resources into developing a robust quarterly time series of GDP, employment and other relevant indicators for each territorial authority and region in New Zealand. Our suite of products and services, which leverage off this data, can help your organisation make better informed decisions. Please contact us if you require more information or would like to see a demonstration of the products listed below.

Infometrics’ Regional Data Service is an online database of economic, labour market, property market, business and demographic indicators for all regions and territorial authorities in New Zealand. Infometrics has drawn together numerous sources of regional information into a single database, including our own measures of regional GDP and employment. The Regional Data Service will reduce the time you spend gathering data and give you more time to consider what the data means for your region.

At the core of the Regional Data Service are Infometrics' measures of employment and GDP. Our Regional Industry Employment Model provides a quarterly measure of employment by industry in each territorial authority and region. The model draws on the strengths of all the major data sources including Business Demography, LEED, Quarterly Employment Survey and the Population Census. Our method to estimate regional GDP is the most rigorous in the market and draws on our Regional Industry Employment Model, as well as numerous other sources. Estimates are updated each quarter following the release of national employment and GDP statistics by Statistics New Zealand.

Infometrics’ Regional Economic Profile is an innovative tool that provides an in-depth description of your region or district’s economic profile and performance over the past year and previous years. Infometrics has created a Regional Economic Profile for every territorial authority and region in New Zealand. Each Profile consists of an MS Excel spreadsheet and a linked MS Word report putting a wealth of information at your fingertips. By combining robust data with a high level of automation, this product is a cost effective and straightforward solution when you need regional information. Access to the Regional Economic Profile will free your analysts from the time-consuming task of assembling data and give them more time to focus on strategic issues.

This product can also be customised to be more relevant to your needs. You will be able to define up to five industry clusters (eg marine engineering, sheep and beef farming, dairy), and the Regional Economic Profile will automatically generate a range of growth indicators and associated analysis and text for the clusters.

Optional chapters can be added to the Profile. The Workforce add-on describes the demand for occupations and qualifications over the past year and previous years. It will be of interest to those concerned with education and workforce planning. The Regional Comparison add-on examines how your district or region compares with five comparator districts or regions which you identify.

Infometrics Regional Quarterly Reports are a cost effective way of regularly monitoring the economic performance of your region and showcasing your region to stakeholders. Infometrics produces Regional Quarterly Reports for every region and territorial authority in New Zealand. Our reports include a description of trends in all major indicators at a a sub-national level.

We use technology to speed up the preparation of the reports – so that you have relevant information when you need it. The high level of automation enables us to keep costs down and pass the savings onto you.

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Combining the strengths of our regional economic data with our quantitative analytical skills enables us to answer complex questions about your region or territorial authority.

• How has your region's economy performed relative to the rest of the country and your neighbours? Which industries have contributed most to the economy and to job creation?
• What have been the main drivers of growth in your region? Is local tourism, agriculture or strong activity in a neighbouring region the main contributor to growth?
• Which industries have the strongest spill over effects? If we grow each industry by the same amount which will have the greatest positive impact on the total economy through their linkages with the rest of the local economy?
• What are the prospects for your region's economy? Which industries are likely to lead growth?
• How skilled is your region's workforce, and what is the ability of the region to attract, retain and use the skills it needs to perform well?

Contact us about how we can assist you to better understand your local economy and help identify the areas it can improve its future performance.

• Wellington 2040 Economic Report for Wellington City Council (2010) which identified the key features of Wellington's economy, assessed how future trends might impact on the city and how well placed key sectors are in meeting future challenges and opportunities.
• Regional Skills Assessment for Auckland Regional Council (2009). The report analysed the changing demand for skills in Auckland, the various sources of labour supply including tertiary education and migration and the match between demand and supply. Forecasts of future demand for skills were presented and the major drivers of change described.
• A Maori Addendum to the Auckland Regional Skills Assessment for Te Puni Kokiri investigated the implications for Maori of the skill forecasts presented in the Auckland Regional Skills Assessment Report (2009).
• Impact of the recession on Auckland region for Auckland Regional Council (2009).
• Investigation into New Zealand's economic and financial environment and outlook that could influence the feasibility of Auckland hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games for Auckland Plus (2009).
• Skilled Workforce Demand Assessment was conducted for Venture Southland (2008). GDP and employment forecasts by industry and occupation were prepared under a number of economic scenarios. Demand for labour was contrasted with projected growth in supply.
• Estimates of future trends affecting Auckland City and the provision of ten-year forecasts for various factors to inform the Auckland City Council's 2006 Long Term Community Plan (2005). Updated in 2008 for the 2009-19 plan.
• Contributed key sections to the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Auckland City Business and Economy Report for Auckland City Council.
• Contributed key sections to the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Auckland Region Business and Economy Report for Auckland Regional Council.
• Economic and demographic projections to 2051 for Whangaparaoa Peninsula with consideration of the impact of the proposed toll road linking the peninsula to State Highway 1 for Maunsell, Australia.
• Historical Performance and Drivers of Economic Growth in the Northland Economy for regional growth strategy Northland Regional Council (2009)
• Human capital: issues and directions a contribution to the development of the Wellington Regional Strategy(2005),
• Maori Business and Economic Development, Directions, Opportunities and Prospects in Hawke's Bay/Wairarapa for Te Ahu Ohanga (2009)
• Economic outlook for Hawke's Bay Region for the Hawke's Bay Regional Council (2009)

• How many people are employed within a 10 km radius of the city centre?
• Which area units account for the highest level of economic value added?
• Are the area units which have experienced strongest growth located close to transport nodes?
• In which areas are most industry and employment concentrated, and where is future growth likely to put the most pressure on local infrastructure and amenities?