Timaru District Council, NZ developed an online directory to help the local economy during COVID-19

Timaru District Council, NZ online business directory

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The Timaru, Mackenzie, and Waimate District Councils collaborated with Aoraki Development, to create "South Canterbury Buy Local" an online directory to help the local economy recover during the COVID-19 lockdown. The directory allows local businesses to showcase their operating hours, available products, and active promotions for residents to browse. The free platform provides listings for any local businesses that complete the registration form found on the website.

Outbreak / COVID Business Engagement Economic Development Intergovernmental Cooperation

Timaru District Council, NZ

District council in New Zealand

New Zealand

Governments Involved

Mackenzie District Council, NZ

New Zealand

Waimate District Council, NZ

New Zealand

Links

Buy Local SC

Newsworthy

Sharing an economic recovery campaign - Local Government Magazine

The rural South Island communities of Mid Canterbury have banded together to fight for their future, with the help of a new and improved ‘shop local’ initiative.

Campaign to support local business gains traction in South Canterbury | Stuff.co.nz

A campaign to actively encourage residents of South Canterbury to support the local economy is gaining traction.

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