PwC has extensive experience in the provision of economic development consultancy services to local, regional and central government.
The creation and delivery of economic development strategy is a particular strength with a comprehensive approach that takes account of:
- Key drivers
- Social, political and environmental issues
- Existing infrastructure, businesses and economic activity
- Synergies across individual strategies
At the activity level the firm also can facilitate:
- Feasibility studies
- Social and economic impact studies
- Funding advice and applications
- Major events including business development
Our track record of delivering value:
- Facilitation of Vision Manawatu
- Rugby World Cup, bid office establishment and business case
- ASB Community Trust funding assessment, including the $40 million Okara Park, Whangarei redevelopment
- Auckland City Council, business case development for major events bidding
- Manukau City Council, COMET family literacy programme social and economic impact study
- Arts Centre feasibility study, Wellington City Council
- Airport business case review, Palmerston North City Council
- Airfield usage analysis, Waimakariri District
The combination of these skills and experiences maximises the chances of the tangible delivery of economic outcomes.