Local Economic Development activities

Council undertakes the following activities to support local economic development

• Providing event and conference coordination services at the Silver Fern Farms Te Aroha Events Centre, Matamata-Piako Civic and Memorial Centre, and Morrinsville Events Centre. 
• Recognising local business excellence and providing the chance for businesses to network at the annual Business Awards
• Showcasing local business success stories on our website 
• Advocacy - we advocate for the community to central government on initiatives that will benefit our community. 
• Financial support - we provide financial support to the Matamata Chamber of Commerce and Morrinsville Chamber of Commerce, Hauraki Rail Trail, Morrinsville Gallery and district museums, and other groups
• Tourism operations - we own and operate the Te Aroha Mineral Spas, Te Aroha Visitor Information Centre, and Firth Tower Museum
• Partnership with SODA Inc. who deliver various business advisory services within our district