With a population of around 130,000, Dunedin has a diverse economy, with growth opportunities across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, biotechnology, engineering, and game development. The city is one of New Zealand’s most business-friendly, offering a balance of opportunity, affordability, and support for growth.

Dunedin provides support for business at all levels, whether at start-up level, expansion of operations or looking for new markets. The local community welcomes new ventures and investors, and the Dunedin City Council makes it easy to establish and grow a business.

Both the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic can provide research partnerships to ensure businesses have direct access to innovation and expertise. The University’s MBA programme is considered a world-leader, and both organisations attract and train top talent from around the world. This provides a steady flow of skilled graduates and professionals keen to contribute to the local economy.

Operating a business in Dunedin is more cost-effective compared to New Zealand’s largest cities. Overheads are generally lower for commercial premises and day-to-day operations, which allows businesses to scale while providing an outstanding quality of life.

Dunedin is a connected, knowledge-driven city with a close-knit community valuing collaboration and long-term sustainability. This, a strong digital infrastructure and international airport, means Dunedin has great access to national and global markets.