Enterprise North Canterbury
Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC) is the economic development agency for the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts. They are a free service with a wealth of information and assistance to help businesses at every stage of their journey. From one-on-one interviews to networking events to seminars and training, ENC is a great resource for those thinking of starting, growing or improving their business.
- Starting a Business
- Business Support and Resources
- Upcoming Training and Events
- MADE North Canterbury – An ENC food and beverage provenance brand for North Canterbury
- Proud To Be Here – Recruitment and investment resources and information
- Visit Waimakariri – Visitor attraction to the Waimakariri district
- ENC Business Centre – free drop in spaces and meeting rooms for hire
Free Case Management Service for Businesses
We want to make it easy as possible for you to get your business underway. The Council offers a free case management service for both new businesses, and existing businesses that are expanding or changing in nature. Our service provides a main point of contact for all of your dealings with Council and helps to streamline your project requirements.
Setting up a new business and getting it off the ground can be both exciting and challenging. There are a range of rules and regulations you will need to navigate through before you can open your doors to customers and keep them open. At some point, it’s likely you’ll need some assistance from Council to help your business get started.
By contacting us early in the planning process, we can help you prevent delays and frustrations down the track.
The service:
- Tells you about all the consents and licences you may need
- Tells you how long your applications/approvals process may take
- Tells you the best order to apply for everything
- Provides internal coordination for your project’s regulatory requirements
To register your interest in this service or to find out more information:
Phone 0800 965 468, email office@wmk.govt.nz or ask about it at the Council’s Service Centre on High Street, in Rangiora.
To learn more about the Council processes you may need to undertake, download the following brochures:
Quarterly Business Development Reports
We have pulled together a set of data to help you understand the district and identify any business opportunities that may be available.
- District profile: Key statistical information about the Waimakariri District and its people including employment and business type data.
- Building Consents: Number of new dwelling and commercial building consents issued.
- Retail Spend: An update on the spending behaviour patterns of consumers.
- Property Economics: Retail trends and activity monitoring data.
- Land Availability: Land and commercial building availability.
Reports are available on the Plans, Reports & Strategies page.