Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy
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The Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy (WEDS) was developed to maintain momentum in the region’s economy and plan for a future that allows for growth. Our region’s three mayors are all on the WEDS Governance Group, chaired by Adrienne Young-Cooper, which aims to establish, extend, improve and upscale small businesses and the primary sector in the key focus areas, including added-value food and beverage, tourism and the knowledge economy.
A review of the WEDS began in October 2021. This review will tell us what worked and what didn’t with the initial strategy, and provide a vision and action plan for the next three years.
Support for the WEDS is provided by Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils, alongside WellingtonNZ. In late 2021 Jacinda Johnston and Natasha Kydd joined WellingtonNZ to provide programme management and coordination support for the WEDS.
For more information about the strategy and how it is being put into action, visit the WEDS Facebook page or on the Grow Wairarapa Website.