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Welcome to Dunedin

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Why Dunedin?

Dunedin is a confident commercial centre with a global focus and a strong emphasis on design and innovation, underpinned by cohesive business connections and a burgeoning talent pool. The city is enriched by successful businesses that produce cutting-edge products and services selling into global markets over a sustained period.

The city’s global connections, particularly its sister city relationships with Shanghai and Edinburgh, have been carefully fostered over time and are underscored by a high level of trust and integrity.

It’s become clear that a significant part of Dunedin’s future economic success lies in providing the ideal environment for our increasingly successful startup, tech, gaming, niche manufacturing and digital industries to expand and thrive. We believe we have all the right ingredients in place for this to happen.

Blackhead Beach Sunset

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The right focus

Dunedin’s Economic Development StrategyThe City’s vision is to be one of the world’s great small cities. This vision encapsulates several ideas:

• Dunedin is a centre of learning, education and research;

• It sparks creativity and experimentation in our community;

• It has an enterprising and pioneering spirit;

• It has strong relationships with mana whenua;

• The city has an inspiring cultural heritage and natural environment;

• Dunedin is relevant and connected to international markets.

In 2012, the Dunedin City Council, University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic, Otago Chamber of Commerce, Otago Southland Employers Association and Ngāi Tahu came together to develop and agree the 2013-23 Dunedin Economic Development Strategy.

The Economic Development Strategy sits alongside and complements seven other strategies owned by the Dunedin City Council which are also intended to deliver the vision for the city and are summarised in the following diagram:

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VisionDunedin will be a compelling destination, with highly regarded attractions, education and lifestyle experiences. Dunedin’s reputation as a great small city will attract visitors, investors and migrants. Our growing business vitality will improve lifestyle, income and employment levels for our residents.

Strategic contextThe Dunedin Destination Plan is an implementation plan that will deliver on the vision and strategic objectives set out in the city’s strategic framework (see the diagram below), developed by the DCC and the community. There are eight city strategies, along with the Council’s Long Term Plan and Financial Strategy, and all are underpinned by the principles of sustainability and commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi.

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The Economic Development Strategy has two specific economic goals:

• An average of $10,000 extra income for each person (requiring GDP per capita to rise by about 2.5% per annum);

• 10,000 extra jobs over 10 years (requiring employment growth of approximately 2% per annum).

To focus activities towards achieving the goals, the Dunedin Economic Development Strategy comprises the following themes:

• Business vitality;

• Alliances for innovation;

• Hub of skills and talent;

• Linkages beyond our borders;

• Compelling destination.

For more information https://www.dunedinnz.com/business/enterprise-dunedin/strategy

Dunedin as a digital destinationDunedin is increasingly becoming a hub for thriving digital businesses. We are recognised as a leading research centre for new technologies, including virtual and augmented reality. The city’s size, affordability and accessibility - along with its educational and research networks, pool of talent and culture of collaboration - make it a hub for creativity and innovation. Dunedin also has a higher growth in workers employed in knowledge-intensive (3 per cent compared to 2.9 percent nationally) and creative occupations such as film and music (2.4 per cent compared to 1.8 per cent nationally).

Locally-owned, independent self-publishers such as Dunedin’s RocketWerkz and Runaway Play are blending Dunedin creativity with leading technology to create successful games exported around the world.

International gaming companies are now seeing our potential and are investing their digital futures here too.

Dunedin’s growing digital industry will extend the into ‘serious games’ that can add value to our health and education sectors.

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A recognised Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE)Our confidence in Dunedin’s bright digital future is backed up by the New Zealand Government’s decision to select Dunedin as the base for its Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE).

CODE will build on existing gaming and digital businesses and the existing academic centres in Dunedin. Over ten years, the ambition of CODE is to move the computer gaming industry to a sector generating $1bn of output.

The Government plans to invest significantly into CODE.

CODE will focus on the core factors identified by stakeholders as essential for growing Dunedin’s video games development industry:

• Developing skills (revamping the tertiary education curriculum, investing to build school and non-school pathways to the industry, providing incentives that attract and retain talent, including Māori, leading an annual workshop on education options and skill needs);

• Growing digital capability through enhanced partnerships (building local partnerships - firms, education providers, Ngāi Tahu, the startup ecosystem, developing and extending international links, hosting international research fellows and speakers);

• Supporting innovation to create growth through contestable product development funds targeted to areas of special focus (e.g. Māori coders, women, youth), hosting annual game development challenges;

• Facilitating growth in digital employment in Dunedin (leveraging investments in skills, capabilities, research - industry and academic, and innovation by building an environment that connects individuals with opportunities leading to earnings and jobs);

• Diversifying the industry through targeted pathways, particularly for Māori, youth and women;

• Attracting businesses and individuals to Dunedin (establishing Dunedin as a compelling location for game developers).

While gaming and gamification applications is a priority for CODE, we recognise that these are not the only opportunities that CODE can foster.

We’ve made a commitment at a local level to work collaboratively with education providers and the local digital industry to maximise what CODE can deliver for businesses, our city, the region and New Zealand.

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The right support networks

Business Vitality and City Investment in the Tech, Digital EcosystemThere is growing interest from entrepreneurs, investors and businesses in Dunedin due to its burgeoning talent pool and inclusive and creative startup culture. The city also provides an environment where people can set up at a fraction of the cost of larger centres and do more with their resources. This is complemented by the Dunedin City Council’s ‘Red carpet, not red tape’ initiative - a proactive and business-friendly approach being implemented across the council.

Where in the past successful startups might only be found in the metropolitan areas of North America, today a startup may emerge from any location where there is the right support and environment for growth.

For example, CODE aligns well to work already underway to support an engaged and motivated startup ecosystem. This work has gained momentum over the last two years based on the efforts of industry, the Startup Dunedin Trust, investment by private sector co-working spaces and support through agencies such as the Grow Dunedin Partnership, University of Otago, and Otago Polytechnic. The Dunedin City Council invested nearly $250,000 in activities to support startup businesses (particularly tech and digital startups).

Dunedin’s Startup Ecosystem

The Dunedin City Council has done some rigorous analysis around the challenges and strategic approaches to Startup ecosystems. As a result, the city is preparing to invest substantial funding to nurture and grow the startup ecosystem.

• Startups have access to key players and resources to grow their businesses, and to celebrate and promote startup success to improve the perception of Dunedin as a business-friendly city;

• Key investors and mentors continue to be drawn into the ecosystem from within the city, nationally and internationally;

• Initiatives continue to be developed - such as Rising Tide, a community driven grant scheme designed to help launch early stage businesses and create better founders.

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This work will combine the efforts and resources of Dunedin City Council’s partners and a range of other stakeholders, including the private sector. Work is being done to:

• Raise the profile and improve the attractiveness of the ecosystem to founders locally, nationally and internationally;

• Introduce investors to the Dunedin ecosystem locally, nationally and internationally;

• Provide tools and support to start ups (including ongoing delivery of Co-Starters and Challenger Series), tracking, and monitoring the ecosystem;

• Coordinate on the Audacious programme; The purpose of Audacious is to:

• Provide students with an insight of how to develop an idea into a business and in some cases, the experience of establishing a business;

• Develop entrepreneurial behaviours and understanding of business realities through interactions with the business community, which make graduates attractive employees;

• Build on the innovation and start up ecosystem being developed in Dunedin by retaining talent to support the growth of Dunedin businesses.

For more information www.startupdunedin.nz

CreativeHQ – ‘Challenger Series’

The investment in the Startup Dunedin Trust will also fund the continued rollout of the Challenger Series/ CreativeHQ incubation model in 2019/20

Talent attracts talent and we’re expecting great interest in the programme because Dunedin is a thriving start up ecosystem.

Startups are growing in Dunedin because of the proximity of a burgeoning talent pool within the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic, Gig speed connectivity (the fastest in the Southern Hemisphere), the rise of creative and well- connected work spaces and a collaborative business culture.

For more information www.startupdunedin.nz

Co.Starters

Co.Starters is a nine-week action-driven, collaborative programme in Dunedin that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action. The programme is run with a small and supportive group of like-minded people led by two experienced facilitators.

For more information www.startupdunedin.nz

Dunedin Cityscape

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Warehouse PrecinctDunedin’s Warehouse precinct took off in 1861 when Gabriel Read found gold, beginning the Otago gold rush. This transformed Dunedin from a town of about three thousand into New Zealand’s largest and richest city. The

Warehouse Precinct and the nearby [Stock] Exchange area soon became the headquarters of some of Australasia’s most important companies.

The Dunedin City Council, together with enthusiastic building owners, are working to revitalise the Warehouse Precinct. This area has a new lease of life with the arrival of innovative new businesses, cafes and restaurants, new hotel and apartments. The next stage of the multimillion-dollar upgrade of Dunedin’s warehouse precinct will get under way before the end of the year.

For more information www.warehouseprecinct.co.nz

DistillerThe Distiller is Startup Dunedin’s early stage startup co-working space. The Distiller has a number of desks and offices available for startups which are in, or transitioning into Startup Dunedin’s programmes.

It is an increasingly important community for budding entrepreneurs, offering support and guidance, and helping build confidence, skills and networks. The space is also a feeder for other co-workspaces in the city.

Rachel Butler, General ManagerE: rachel.butler@startupdunedin.nzwww.startupdunedin.nz

The right places

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PetridishProviding a space to do business in Dunedin, offering flexibility with private desks and offices in an inspirational hub within a professional and comfortable environment. Welcoming startups, small businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs to be a member of an affordable and vibrant community. Making connections to support, grow and succeed together. Co-working members have easy access to Gigabit UFB and the ability to move large amounts of data with state of the art technology. (Indicative rates only)

Jason and Kate Lindsey hello@petridish.co.nz M: 021 144 7185 www.petridish.co.nz

Studio Resident Social Drop-In Café Style

Price $799 month $399 month $299 month $25 day $10 day*

Space Private offi Permanent desk Hot desk Shared table Shared table

Access 24/7 24/7 9am - 5.30pm M-F 9am - 5.30pm M-F 9am - 5.30pm M-F

WiFi 3 3 3 3 3

Ethernet 3 3 3 – –

Meeting rooms Included Included 2 hours/week From $25 hour From $25 hour

Storage 3 3 3 – 3

Signage** 3 3 3 – Option to purchase

*$50/month membership fees apply. Minimimum 6-month membership. **with a 6+ month agreement.

Innov8 HQFounded by Heidi Renata, whose career spans over 20 years, with 13 years at the forefront of technology in the ICT sector. She is a reputable Business Leader, Mentor & Consultant, who has worked across various industry sectors, both in NZ and overseas, so fully understands the challenges and opportunities facing the Business andEntrepreneur landscape today and it’s digital culture and brings with her an eclectic ecosystem of industry experts, mentors & coaches to support and resource that demand. (Indicative rates only)

Heidi Renata Innov8 HQ – Founder/CEO info@innov8hq.com M: 021 443 439 www.innov8hq.com

Small Businesses Private Suites Permanent Semi Permanent Part Timer

$1250 month* $699 month* $535 month** $360 month** $280 month**

Space 3 or more 3 or less Dedicated desk Allocated desk in Hot desk in Workstation Zone Workstation Zone

Seating Electronic Sit Electronic Sit Electronic Sit Electronic Sit Electronic Sit /Stand Desks /Stand Desks /Stand Desks /Stand Desks /Stand Desks

Access 24/7/365 24/7/365 24/7/365 3 days 2 days 8am - 5.30pm M-F 8am - 5.30pm M-F

Gig WiFi + Ethernet 3 3 3 3 3

Meeting rooms Unlimited use Unlimited use Unlimited use 8 hrs/month 4 hrs/month

Storage Lockers included Filing cabinet Locker included Locker included Check out rates

Signage 3 3 3 3 3

Prices quoted are starting prices exclusive of GST. * minimum 6 month contract. ** minimum 3 month contract.

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RegusRegus, a global, flexible workplace provider is located in Dunedin. The newly renovated workspace has capacity for 42 private office and the ability to accommodate another 25-30 people. It off s businesses the opportunity to rent various-sized workspaces for anywhere from one hour to years, depending on their needs. (Indicative rates only)

Phillipa Calvert Harvest Court Mall, 218 George St M: +64 (0) 21 242 4676 www.regus.co.nz

Office 109 1WS Office 142 2WS Office 125 3WS Office 116 6WS Office 120 9WS

Price $522 month $955 month $1555 month $4278 month $6411 month

Space 4.8m2 – internal with 7.6m2 – internal with 9.8m2 – handy to 19m2 – large 23.3m2 – large lounge access privacy meeting room window to street window to street

Access 24/7/365 24/7/365 24/7/365 24/7/365 24/7/365

WiFi + Ethernet 3 3 3 3 3

Meeting rooms Included Included Included Included Included

A fixed monthly account also includes: Dedicated secure office, basic furniture package, power, daily cleaning, security, access and use of all common areas and business lounges, use of the community meeting room, use of any Regus business lounge around the world - over 3500 locations, basic reception support and invitation to monthly community events.

An office/co-working desk can be taken on a month by month agreement, 6 months ( 5% discount), 12 months (10% discount ) or 24 months ( 15% discount)

Business Lounge Membership only – Weekdays and business hours only$167 per month on a month by month basis$157 per month for a six month term$149 per month for a 12 month term

Regus quotes on an all inclusive cost. There are no set up fees. Bond for security purposes is two months lease in advance for Office and one month for Reserved Co-working desks. Lease payment terms are a month in advance.

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The right people

Dunedin has a well-educated population, with the highest concentration of postgraduate qualifications of any New Zealand city.

A strong knowledge baseThe University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic attract many students and academics to Dunedin, (including substantial numbers from overseas) and have expertise that supports research and development in several of our industries. They also punch above their weight with regard to external research. Together, these institutions provide a rich pool of emerging talent for our digital industries.

A growing pool of creative and high-tech enterprises and talentDunedin has a high proportion of workers employed in knowledge-intensive occupations. Health technologies and biotechnology, niche manufacturing and engineering, ICT and creative-related industries have all grown over the past decade, representing more than $500 million to the Dunedin economy. These industries are built on the city’s history of investments and capability and it would be difficult to replicate them elsewhere (for example, the Medical School, Natural History New Zealand, Invermay Agricultural Research Campus).

Hub for Skills and Talent

Dunedin is a hub of high value skills and knowledge, reflected in its growing economy, a drive to attract and retain talent, and the increase in jobs available in the professional, scientific and tech services sectors.

Dunedin’s skilled and talented people don’t just serve the city - their businesses and services make significant contributions to organisations and businesses within New Zealand and oversees.

Confidence in the city’s technology sector is evident through recent and accelerating growth in new business establishment and jobs. Overall, the current environment in Dunedin provides a solid, reliable platform that can support and absorb further acceleration.

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Sector, job and population growth

Improving economic conditions in Dunedin are flowing through into labour market outcomes.

The average number of people receiving Jobseeker Support declined 4.8% over the year to September 2018. This outcome is consistent with data from Statistics New Zealand that showed employment within Dunedin businesses (i.e. excluding self-employment) climbed 3.9% over the year to February 2018 – its fastest rate of growth since 2002.

The University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic and the health sector underpin Dunedin’s knowledge and skills base with a high proportion of workers employed in knowledge-intensive occupations.

Over the past 9 years (2009-2018), the professional, scientific and tech services sector was in the top 5 sectors creating the highest number of new jobs in Dunedin1:

Construction 1,331

Health Care and Social Assistance 1,217

Public Administration and Safety 612

Accommodation and Food Services 605

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 505

A high proportion of this growth occurred in 2018, when the sector created the highest number of new filled jobs in Dunedin (230). Of the new filled jobs in the sector in 2018, 122 were in computer systems design and related services (making up a total of 582 jobs in this area within the city).

Over the past 9 years, the professional, scientific and tech services sector also made the third-highest contribution to the city’s growth in business units. Given recent trends, this ranking is expected to climb:

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 312

Financial and Insurance Services 249

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 174

Health Care and Social Assistance 84

Accommodation and Food Services 81

All other industries 141

In general, Dunedin continues to attract and retain people. The latest estimated resident population figures, released by Statistics NZ in October 2018, showed Dunedin’s population had jumped by 1900 people, or 1.5%, to 130,700 in the year to June 2018, and many of these are in the 15-39-year age bracket. This follows growth of 1,800 people the previous year.

Programmes that are attracting and retaining talent in Dunedin include:

ICT Graduate School – SIGNAL

The South Island ICT Graduate School (SIGNAL) plays a significant role in supporting the innovation networks Dunedin. It facilitates the mixing of technical expertise and creativity across industry and education in a way that has not previously been achieved. Based in Dunedin’s burgeoning Warehouse precinct, it is a partnership bringing industry and education together showcasing educational and internship opportunities, with a focus on innovative experiential learning based on real world challenges.

For more information https://signal.ac.nz/

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JobDUN Business Internship ProgrammeEstablished in 2009 by the Dunedin City Council, JobDUN is a paid internship programme for Dunedin businesses and tertiary students. Since 2009 131 businesses across 13 sectors have been involved. There have been 388 internships resulting in 270 positions. Just over half of all interns in JobDUN are offered ongoing positions in Dunedin.

It meets business needs, creates high value jobs, retains skills and talent in the city and contributes to the economic growth of Dunedin. Funding is available to assist your business to help cover the costs of an intern’s remuneration.

It’s an easy way for startups and high growth SMEs from across the city, to link to students from the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic.

Students have entered business as young interns and have grown into the new business leaders in their sectors Former JobDUN interns are now are taking leadership roles in businesses like Tussock Innovation, Blue Jeans and Education Perfect.

In 2018/19 96% of businesses were satisfied or very satisfied with quality of inters and 100% were satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of the JobDUN programme.

JobDUN has also facilitated the creation of new businesses in Dunedin where interns who are developing under the expertise of senior business mentors see that they too can establish their own globally focussed business here in Dunedin. CloudCannon is one example, with offices now in Dunedin and San Francisco, employing nine people locally, serving customers from all over the world, and now themselves employing interns through JobDUN.

For more information https://jobdun.co.nz/

Recruitment AgenciesSelect RecruitmentPhone: +64 3 477 0873www.select.co.nz

Crew ConsultingPhone: +64 (0)3 477 2929www.crewconsulting.co.nz

Platinum ConsultingPhone +64 3 477 3633www.platinumrecruitment.co.nz

Human ConnectionsPhone +64 29 200 1595www.humanconnectionsgroup.com

Fluid RecruitmentPhone: +64 3 467 7220www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Red carpet not red tape The Dunedin City Council is actively helping and encouraging local economic prosperity through:

• Investing in new and existing infrastructure.

• Supporting business development initiatives.

• Helping promote the city to current and potential investors, skilled staff and others with access to resources.

• Supporting effective procurement policies.

• Helping create a city that is attractive to visit and live in.

• Working to ensure the city’s economy is resilient to future change.

• A business relationship management model to manage the process for businesses who want to set up or expand in the city.

• Council relationship managers to help specific business projects.

• Proactive knowledge sharing within the business community on information that’s relevant to new business, such as available land and building space.

Dunedin Heritage FundThe Dunedin City Council and the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) jointly administer the Dunedin Heritage Fund to support the protection and conservation of Dunedin’s built heritage, as well as the continued use and appreciation of these places by the community.

The Heritage Fund may provide assistance through grants, interest free loans, or a combination of both, to approved projects. There is currently no maximum or minimum assistance amount. Any assistance will be approved based on the amount specific on the application form or a lesser amount.

The right incentives

An example of Dunedin Street Art – Phlegm (UK)

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Great connectivity

GigSpeedWith support from Chorus, New Zealand’s largest infrastructure company, Dunedin has one gigabit per second (1Gbps) broadband services, placing the city on the map as the most connected in the Southern Hemisphere. Chorus has contributed over $1M to the development of Dunedin as a gig enabled city. It became the country’s first GigCity, providing free public access to this network. As a result of the competition, over $700,000 has been distributed to 11 startups and 21 not-for-profit groups for community-based projects.

All 11 startups funded through GigCity have continued to operate successfully in the city. One example is Codelingo, who were granted $20,000 in 2017.

Codelingo:

• Was established to tackle the problem of waste and rework when writing software which costs time and money for developers;

• Has developed a tool that scans computer software code for errors and automatically

corrects them, tackling the problem of waste and rework when writing software code. The GigStart funding allowed them to speed up trials and will ultimately help them get Codelingo to market more quickly;

• Is now working with a handful of key clients to ensure its product is functioning well and to build up a quality story. Ultimately its customer base will be international because the “developer community doesn’t really have a geography”;

• Is now transitioning from an interesting software project with potential into an actual company with a good revenue stream and a global customer base.

Dunedin welcomes input and collaboration from international industry to further develop the opportunity and attract and retain talent from within the city and elsewhere.

For more information https://www.codelingo.io/about

EduroamEduroam (education roaming) is the secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. It allows students, researchers and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating institutions by simply opening their laptop. As Dunedin has a broader catchment of wifi enabled spaces than any other city in New Zealand the eduroam platform is dispersed over a wider area.

Information Services Building, University of Otago

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A positive economy

City GDPGDP in Dunedin City measured $5,005m in the year to March 2018, up 2.6% from a year earlier.

Tertiary industries account for the largest proportion of GDP(36.5%) in Dunedin.

Tech sectonGDP$330 million3.5% of local economy

Exports $154 million

Employees1,904

Health technologies, niche manufacturing and engineering, ICT/Tech and creative-related industries have all grown over the past decade. As of March 2018, their value to the Dunedin economy was:

Health Tech $7.41mEngineering, Health & Science Professionals $27.7mCreative $109mICT $72.4m*Manufacturing & Technology $570mTotal value: $786.51

*The split in value between manufacturing and technology is estimated to be 50/50.

Economic growth in Dunedin has now remained above 2% per annum for four straight years – with 2.6% growth in 2018.

In the five years to 2018, the number of filled jobs in Dunedin increased by 4,721 (an average of 1.6% per annum). In 2017 and 2018, the number increased by 2,864 (an average of 2.4% per annum), indicating the rate of job growth is accelerating.

Job growth in Dunedin 2014-2018:

2014 59,321 0.5%2015 60,268 1.6%2016 60,873 1.0%2017 62,091 2.0%2018 63,737 2.7%

Dunedin has significant advantages with its strong knowledge base attracting students and academics from all over the world. A high proportion of people are employed in knowledge intensive occupations including health technologies and biotechnology, niche manufacturing and engineering, ICT/tech and creative industries.

The Dunedin tech sector is increasingly important to the city’s growth generating approximately $330 million to GDP and provides 2000 jobs.

Tech sector and startups/scale-ups are growing in Dunedin because of the proximity to a burgeoning talent pool within the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic, Gig speed connectivity (the fastest in the Southern Hemisphere), the rise of creative and well-connected work spaces, and a collaborative business culture.

While all sectors of the economy make a valuable contribution, there is an opportunity to build tech, and to build scale in exporting facing sectors where we have growing capability and real advantage.

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Some local examples include:• The Bison Group who have

developed a world-first portable container-weighing scale in response to changes in container shipping logistics management.

• Photonic Innovations who use lasers to detect toxic and hazardous gas leaks and were one of the top 3 New Zealand Innovators of the year in 2016.

• Software company Timely provides cloud-based booking software to the global salon and spa sector.

Global companies that have invested in DunedinBlueJeans is the world’s leader in cloud video conferencing enabling users to easily and securely hold live video calls, webinars, conference calls, and online meetings. It is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States.

Regus offers fully Serviced Office Spaces, Virtual OfficeCo-working

Spaces, and meeting rooms. The head office is located in Luxembourg City.

Fisher & Paykel Appliances is a Dunedin-based research and development centre owned by whiteware giant Haier from China.

Speights Brewery is owned by Lion which is New Zealand’s largest alcohol beverage company and is located in Australia.

Emerson’s Brewery Dunedin boutique ale is owned by Lion, the Australasian brewer owned by Japanese beverages giant Kirin, which has expanded its footprint in boutique ales by buying Dunedin-based Emerson’s Brewing.

Content creator NHNZ is a Blue Ant Media company an international content producer, distributor and channel operator headquartered in Toronto.

Bradken is a global foundry and metal casting business specialising in custom-designed parts and equipment owned by Bradken Australia.

Hillside Workshops is home to Antipodean Explorer sleeper carriages ad tourism venture established by Fu Wah a Chinese enterprise that invests in diversified industries and real estate.

Silver Fern Farms is a multinational meat company owned in equal partnership by Silver Fern Farms Co-op Ltd, a cooperative of 16,000 New Zealand sheep, cattle and deer farmers and Shanghai Maling Aquarius Ltd a China- based company primarily engaged in the production, processing and distribution of meat products.

Scott Tech provide advanced engineering and robotic technologies for various industries and is owned by JBS, the second largest food company in the world from Brazil who has a controlling stake in the company.

RocketWerks is a Dunedin-based gaming studio currently undergoing rapid expansion and having attracted investment from Hong Kong-based internet giant Tencent.

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Global companies that have a strong interest in Dunedin

MixBit is a video sharing service that was created by two of the three co-founders of YouTube, Steve Chen and Chad Hurley from the USA.

Regus offers fully Serviced Office Spaces, Virtual Offices, Co-working Spaces, and meeting rooms. The head office is located in Luxembourg City.

Fisher & Paykel Appliances is a Dunedin-based research and development centre owned by whiteware giant Haier from China.

Speights Brewery is owned by Lion which is New Zealand’s largest alcohol beverage company and is located in Australia.

Emerson’s Brewery Dunedin boutique ale is owned by Lion, the Australasian brewer owned by Japanese beverages giant Kirin, which has expanded its footprint in boutique ales by buying Dunedin-based Emerson’s Brewing.

Content creator NHNZ is a Blue Ant Media company an international content producer, distributor and channel operator headquartered in Toronto.

Bradken is a global foundry and metal casting business specialising in custom-designed parts and equipment owned by Bradken Australia.

Hillside Workshops is home to Antipodean Explorer sleeper carriages ad tourism venture established by Fu Wah a Chinese enterprise that invests in diversified industries and real estate.

Silver Fern Farms is a multinational meat company owned in equal partnership by Silver Fern Farms Co-op Ltd, a cooperative of 16,000 New Zealand sheep, cattle and deer farmers and Shanghai Maling Aquarius Ltd a China-based company primarily engaged in the production, processing and distribution of meat products.

Scott Tech provide advanced engineering and robotic technologies for various industries and is owned by JBS, the second largest food company in the world from Brazil who has a controlling stake in the company.

RocketWerks is a Dunedin-based gaming studio currently undergoing rapid expansion and having attracted investment from Hong Kong-based internet giant Tencent.

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Hospital RebuildConstruction of a new hospital for Dunedin is set to start within the next three years and is due for completion in 2026.

This building project, worth between $1.2 to $1.4 billion, is likely to be the largest in Dunedin’s history. It will employ 1000 workers on site.

When finished it will be the most modern hospital in New Zealand.

The University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic have historically had close links with Dunedin Hospital and the decision to build on a central city site close to their campuses will strengthen these relationships.

For more information www.newdunedinhospital.nz

WaterfrontThe proposed Dunedin Harbour waterfront development will be pedestrian-friendly and connected to the town centre, university and Dunedin stadium by walkways and cycleways. It will provide a spectacular and easily accessible focal point in the city for locals and visitors alike to gather and enjoy.

The proposal includes:

• a shell-shaped hotel and conference centre

• a marine education centre shaped like a whale’s tail

• a redesigned steamer basin and new trees.

The plan, driven by Dunedin-based architect Damien van Brandenburg and Animation Research Ltd’s managing director Ian Taylor, is part of a 25-year vision for Dunedin.

In December, the Dunedin City Council voted to invest $20 million into the project, with other funders identified to contribute. The Government has so far committed $820,000 to complete a business case for the project, the results of which are pending.

For more information www.dunedin.govt.nz/waterfront

Dunedin Harbour Proposed Development

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A progressive, supportive educational environment

Dunedin’s world-leading higher education institutions make the city a first-class study destination and a global source of knowledge and research.

With a wide range of study opportunities, and New Zealand’s strongest and most affordable student learning environment, Dunedin offers the very best in higher education at all levels.

The study is career-focused and Dunedin graduates are work-ready.

Secondary Schools Offering a quality high school education since 1871, Dunedin’s schools are dedicated to helping young students learn and grow in a safe and secure place.

With strong support for English language students, our 12 high schools teach over 40 internationally recognised subjects, encouraging every student to make the most of their experience in Dunedin.

Providing rewarding pathways to higher learning, Dunedin is the place for a world-class high school education.

For more information https://www.dunedinnz.com/study

Autumn at Otago Museum

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Otago Polytechnic Otago Polytechnic is proud to be a leader in high-quality, career-focused education with some of the best student achievement and satisfaction results in New Zealand.

Employers love our graduates because they are work-ready, confident and solution-focused.

We offer more than 150 programmes of learning (ranging from certificates to postgraduate qualifications, including a doctorate) and have approximately 9,200+ students on campuses in Dunedin, Cromwell in Central Otago, and Auckland.

We have been given the highest possible quality ratings from Government and are proud of our teaching excellence; in the past 15 years, 20 of our teachers have won National Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards.

In addition, international study abroad and exchange opportunities enable our students – and those from partner institutions – to broaden their cultural experience and gain global understandings.

We believe our people make a better world and our alumni are global citizens who care about making a difference. We are committed to sustainability and are working towards a sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.

CONTACT DETAILS

Otago Polytechnic

Forth Street, Private Bag 1910, Dunedin New Zealand

Within New Zealand: 0800 762 786 International: +64 3 477 3014 international@op.ac.nz

www.op.ac.nz

www.facebook.com/OtagoPoly

www.youtube.com/user/OtagoPolytech www.instagram.com/otagopolytechnic

ABOUT US

www.op.ac.nz/about-us

• 1st in New Zealand for course completions*

• 97% of our graduates are in work or further study**

• 3 campuses

• 43 degrees/postgraduate programmes

• 20 New Zealand teaching excellence awards

• 1: 16 teacher to student ratio (small class sizes)

• 20+ dedicated support staff

• 80+ international exchange partners

• 24 ways to make you more employable – our Learner Capability Framework identifies the transferable skills employers value, and helps you continue to develop them

* Source: Tertiary Education Commission Educational Performance Report (2017)

**Source: Otago Polytechnic Graduate Destination Survey (2018)

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DUNEDIN CAMPUS

www.op.ac.nz/dunedin

• Right in the heart of the education and student district

• Easy walking distance to the centre of town

• Close to shopping, restaurants, cafes, museums

• Close to gymnasiums and sports grounds

• Close to the Forsyth Barr Stadium – music, events, sport

• Library on-site

• On-campus cafes and social areas

• On-campus student accommodation

MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY

www.op.ac.nz/study

Agriculture; arboriculture; architectural studies; art; automotive; business; beauty therapy; brewing; construction; cookery; culinary arts; design; early childhood education; engineering; English language; food design; hairdressing; horticulture; hospitality; hotel management; information technology; leadership for change; massage therapy; midwifery; nursing; occupational therapy; outdoor adventure; personal training; photographic media arts; snowsports; social services; sport, exercise and health; sports turf management; stonemasonry; tertiary education; tourism; veterinary nursing; viticulture

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES

www.op.ac.nz/study/english

• New Zealand Certificate in English Language (from Level 2 – Level 5)

• English language summer school

• English language support classes and Learning Advisors

STUDENT SERVICES AND FACILITIES

www.op.ac.nz/students/support

• International student advisors

• Tailored international student orientation

• 20+ student ambassadors – current students happy to talk to those thinking of studying with us

• Learning Advisors

• Full on-campus library facilities

• Health services (Student Health centre, Counselling, Chaplain)

• Disability support

• Career services

• Otago Polytechnic Students’ Association (OPSA)

– run by students, for students

• Clubs and societies

• Gymnasium & sports grounds

ACCOMMODATION

www.op.ac.nz/dunedin-accommodation

• Te Pā Tauira – Otago Polytechnic’s on-campus Student Village

• Accommodation services

• Homestay

• Flatting

• Studio and hostel accommodation

RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE

• Chaplain

• Close to a range of churches

• Close to Dunedin’s mosque

FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD)

EDUCATION FEES

Tuition per year $18,000 - $28,000 (approx.)

Tuition per week – special programme (i.e. English language) $400

ACCOMMODATION COSTS

Contact international@op.ac.nz for more details

APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT

• Students can apply via our website www.op.ac.nz/apply

• We recommend that students apply at least three months before the start of the programme

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University of Otago Welcome to the University of Otago – ranked in the top 1% of universities in

the world and awarded 5 stars plus – the highest-possible rating for teaching

and research (QS World University Rankings and QS Stars Rating).

After 150 years we are New Zealand’s oldest university, are ranked 176th in the world and we’re still leading the way when it comes to world-class research led teaching and a legendary student lifestyle – the two core elements that set the University of Otago apart, and the reason students from across the country and international students from 100 countries choose us for their tertiary education.

We are New Zealand’s leading postgraduate research university and have earned an international reputation for the quality of our research and training.

Most study takes place at our campus in Dunedin, a safe city where education is the main activity. Dunedin is the only true university city in New Zealand and Australia.

CONTACT DETAILS

University of Otago

PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054

Phone +64 3 479 7000

www.otago.ac.nz

Enquire now

otago.ac.nz/international/enquiries

Facebook.com/OtagoInternationalOffice Instagram.com/otago.international Weibo.com/otagonz

Wechat ID: otagonz

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

In the 2019 QS World Rankings, Otago placed in the top 100 Universities in 14 subject areas including Archaeology, Development Studies., Education, Geography, Physiology, Dentistry, Earth and Marine Sciences, and sports-related subjects.

Otago offers over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are home to New Zealand’s first medical school and New Zealand’s only Schools of Dentistry and Surveying. Our internationally accredited Business School is an Asia-Pacific leader in education and research, and our arts and humanities are within the top 100 in the world.

MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY

As a world-class teaching and research University, Otago offers a first-class education across a range of qualifications in Business, Health Sciences, Humanities and Sciences.

Otago has 12 flagship multidisciplinary research centres and 17 research themes with particular teaching and research strengths across the areas of Applied Sciences, Accounting and Finance, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, English Language and Literature, Food and Nutrition, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, and Tourism.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor, Diploma for Graduates, Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, Master, PhD

OTAGO AT A GLANCE

• ranked 176th in the world (QS World Rankings 2019)

• ranked 201-250 in the world (Times Higher World Rankings)

• ranked 34th in the world for Dentistry & 20th for sports-related subjects (QS World Rankings 2019)

• ranked 94th in the world for life sciences and medicine; eight Humanities subject areas are ranked in the top 100 internationally (QS World Rankings 2019)

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• unmatched record in the National Teaching Excellence Awards.

• tops all TEC (Tertiary Education Commission) performance indicators for the retention of students, course and qualification completions, and progression to higher study

• global employability 95% of Otago graduates go directly into work or further study.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES

• University of Otago Language Centre

• English for Otago programme

ACCOMMODATION

• accommodation Office

• 14 undergraduate Residential Colleges (Halls of Residence)

• 1 postgraduate Residential College.

RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE

• prayer rooms

• mosque a block from Campus

• university Chaplains.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

• international and university orientation programme

• more than 150 student clubs and societies

• international Food Festival

• international Cultural night.

FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD)

EDUCATION FEES

Tuition per year: Undergraduate - $26,364 - $100,085 Postgraduate - $27,966 - $102,211 PhD - NZ Domestic fees

ACCOMMODATION COSTS

Residential College* - $16,000 - $18,000 Flatting $12,000 - $18,000 per year* Prices indicative only of what you might expect to pay.

OTHER FEES

Medical and Travel Insurance $620

APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT

• Students can apply online at www.otago.ac.nz/international

• No application fee

University of Otago

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A lifestyle that’s hard to beat

Excellent amenitiesDunedin is unique in New Zealand in having a high standard of cultural, leisure, public and natural amenities. There is also a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and city resilience. Key amenity strengths include:

• The largest amount of green space per person for a New Zealand city and a stunning natural environment

• New Zealand’s largest collection of heritage buildings in our city centre

• Numerous theatres, galleries, churches and community facilities

• Award winning architecture

• Access to quality public and private health services

• A relatively safe city with low crime rates

• An enviable range of recreation and leisure opportunities and facilities, such as parks and reserves, the Otago Peninsula, tracks and cycleways

• World-class venues, including Moana Pool, the Forsyth Barr Stadium and the Edgar Centre

• A high standard of infrastructure

Cohesive communities and whānau, and a great lifestyleMany people choose to live in Dunedin for lifestyle reasons. It is an excellent city in which to raise a family. The 2018 Quality of Life report indicated 88% of Dunedin residents rated their overall quality of life as ‘extremely good’ or ‘good’. There is a strong sense of place and understanding of the importance of heritage. There is a strong social glue and commitment towards local community. The style of doing business is open and relaxed and based on personal reputation and integrity. Dunedin’s size makes it perfect for creating and fostering networks.

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Dunedin - Our people

130,700 people live in Dunedin, according to the most recent population estimates

People born overseas

18% Dunedin people were born overseas VS 25% for the rest of New Zealand

People aged 65 years and over

15% of all Dunedin people are 65 years or over VS 4% of Māori people living in Dunedin are 65 years or over

People aged 15 years or less

16% of all Dunedin people are aged 15 years or less VS 32% of Māori people living in Dunedin are aged 15 years or less

In 2013, 2,556 Dunedin people were aged 85 years and over.

Population by ethnic group, 2013

Dunedin• NZ European/Pakeha – 82%• Māori – 7%• Pacific – 2%• Asian – 6%• Other – 3%

New Zealand• NZ European/Pakeha – 67%• Māori – 13%• Pacific – 7%• Asian – 11%• Other – 2%Sources: Statistics New Zealand, Quality of Life Survey (seven cities include: Auckland, Hamilton, Hutt, Porirua, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin).

Dunedin residents rate their quality of life the highest of seven New Zealand cities.

• 88% rate their quality of life as good or extremely good

• 81% rate their health positively

• 57% experience a sense of community in their neighbourhood

Tertiary qualifications

23% Dunedin people have a tertiary qualification VS 20% for the rest of New Zealand

26517 tertiary students in Dunedin in 2015

People living in a one-person household

28 % live in a one-person household VS 24% for the rest of New Zealand

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What’s changing?Dunedin is growing.

Dunedin’s population is expected to grow by 290 people per year between 2018 and 2028. Much of the growth will be in visitors to the city. The number of visitors on a ‘peak’ or busiest day is expected to be 30,800 by 2028.

Dunedin people by age group, 2018 and 2028

Over time, Dunedin’s population is becoming more diverse.

Ethnic group projections Percentage of area’s population who are:

Residents Visitors (peak day)

Total peak day (Residents + visitors)

2018 126,820 27,125 153,9452028 129740 30,800 160,5402048 130,725 32,285 163,0102068 130,945 34,775 165,720

2018 20280-9 yrs 13,120 12,48910-19 yrs 18,591 18,47620-29 yrs 23,179 22,13730-39 yrs 13,050 14,98040-49 yrs 14,378 12,42450-59 yrs 16,095 13,72960-69 yrs 13,649 15,16570-79 yrs 9,086 12,40980 years or over 5,671 7,932

Year European/Other Māori Asian1996 93% 6% 4%2001 92% 6% 4%2006 91% 7% 6%2013 (base) 90% 8% 7%2018 88% 9% 8%2023 86% 10% 9%2028 85% 11% 9%2033 83% 13% 10%2038 82% 14% 11%

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Like the rest of New Zealand, the population is ageing.

By 2028, 22% of people in Dunedin will be 65 years or older, meaning:

• There will be fewer people of working age and more people on fixed incomes, potentially making rates less affordable for some households.

• More demands on health and other services to enable people to be safe and healthy in their homes.

• A need to explore and develop housing options to address the changing needs and make-up of Dunedin households.

• A need to develop accessible transport options

• More older people in work (by 2031 it is expected 31% of older people in New Zealand will be in work, up from 19% in 2011). As a result, the economic value of older people’s paid, unpaid and voluntary work will increase.

Sources: DCC growth projections, Statistics New Zealand, Ministry of Social Development; The Business of Ageing Update 2015

Links to Dunedin – get a feel for the cityThere’s something special about this place https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1zWQ9C1jb0

Small Business in Dunedin – Wild Fennel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThBkyXHhOEY

Autumn in Dunedinhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBh4AZ70myQ

Further InformationPlease contact Chanel O’Brien +64 3 474 3736E: chanel.o’brien@dcc.govt.nzwww.dunedinnz.com

©2020 - The authors have made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this publication is reliable but they make no guarantee of its accuracy and completeness and do not accept liability for any errors. Information may change at any time. The information in this publication is of a general nature and should be used as a guide only. The companies referred to in this publication are not an exhaustive list and do not comprise all companies located in the city.

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