Branding theory and techniques have been applied to places in order to promote economic
development and to enhance the cultural differentiation of places. This research aims to
identify attributes for developing a co-created place brand model. The attributes that people
attach to place create the sense of place and the interactions between them are fundamental to
developing a sustainable brand, enhancing authenticity and embracing place identity. Very
little research has been done in terms of understanding the constructs that determine the sense
of place in the marketing domain. This paper presents the constructs that determine the sense
of place on the Chatham Islands, New Zealand.