Economic Development Survey
We want to hear from local businesses

The Thames-Coromandel District Council’s Economic Development team is running a survey to better understand how supported businesses in our district feel and how they could be better supported over the long-term. By completing the survey, you’ll go in the draw to win a free business advertising package on CFM.
Take the survey
Click here to complete the survey
What this survey is about
We’re asking local businesses to share their thoughts on:
- Whether or not your business feels supported by Council
- Current business sentiment in the district
- How we can better support local businesses over the long term
Your insights will help inform Council reports, including those for the Long Term Plan, where we track key performance measures, and will help shape the Economic Development team’s ongoing work.
Who should complete the survey?
This survey is open to any organisation that conducts business in the Thames-Coromandel District. We encourage a representative from your organisation to complete the survey.
How long will it take?
The survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete, depending on the level of detail you provide in your responses.
Survey dates
Opens: Thursday 1 May 2025
Closes: Midnight, Saturday 31 May 2025
Be in to win
Everyone who completes the survey will go in the draw to win a free business advertising package on CFM.
Share your thoughts
Your feedback is important in helping us create a business-friendly district that supports economic and social prosperity. Please feel free to share this survey with other businesses in the Thames-Coromandel District.
Looking ahead
This Economic Development Survey will be conducted annually, helping us track the evolving needs and sentiments of businesses in the Thames-Coromandel District. By making this a regular part of our engagement with local businesses, we aim to:
- Continuously monitor the effectiveness of the support we offer and how business-friendly our Council is
- Identify emerging trends and challenges faced by businesses in the district
- Measure progress on our Council’s Long Term Plan service targets.
Your participation each year will provide valuable data to help us adapt and improve our economic development strategies, ensuring we stay responsive to the needs of the local business community.