New Zealand's regions have so much to offer. Let's unlock that potential.
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What's happening in the regions
What's happening in each region, and what we're working on.
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Projects we can fund
We can fund projects that support job creation, including in key sectors and regions, and that power up prosperity and productivity in one or more regions.
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How to apply
To apply for funding, you'll need to write a strong proposal that explains your project, demonstrates that it's eligible, and describes how it meets the objectives for the Provincial Growth Fund.
News and announcements
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Provincial Growth Fund creating jobs in the regions
The Provincial Growth Fund is on track to create thousands of jobs, says Robert Pigou, the Head of Investment Management at the Provincial Development Unit.
February 5, 2019
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$82m for pathways to work
The Provincial Growth Fund will invest $82.4 million across a number of projects to get local people into local jobs through funding initiatives that support pathways to work, or Te Ara Mahi.
February 4, 2019
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Provincial Growth Fund investing in marae digital connectivity
The Provincial Growth Fund is bringing Māori communities together through investing in marae connectivity. The announcement was made today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
February 4, 2019
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Provincial Growth Fund investing in connecting people through digital regional hubs
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today the Government will invest in Regional Digital Hubs (RDHs) in towns to connect local people and businesses to digital services.
February 4, 2019
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Provincial Growth Fund investment to "kick-start" Kaipara
The Prime Minister was in Kaipara to announce a $20.39 million package which will strengthen Kaipara’s transport infrastructure and food and horticulture sector.
February 1, 2019
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$100 million to unlock potential of Whenua Māori
The Provincial Growth Fund will invest up to $100 million to help unlock the full economic potential of Whenua Māori (Māori owned land).
February 1, 2019
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Investing in the Eastern Bay of Plenty
The announcement included funding for aquaculture, digital connectivity, tourism, and horticulture projects.
December 14, 2018
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Improving digital connectivity in the regions
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced that the Provincial Growth Fund will invest $40 million to improve digital connectivity in the regions.
November 29, 2018
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Provincial Growth Fund invests $140m in the West Coast
The Prime Minister was on the West Coast on Thursday 29 November to announce a $140m package.
November 29, 2018
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Rail and skills the focus of new investment in Manawatū-Whanganui
Regional Economic Development Minister, Shane Jones, has announced a Provincial Growth Fund package worth just over $48.2 million for Manawatū-Whanganui.
November 15, 2018
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Regions to get a better view on the land with LiDAR
Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones have announced up to $19 million of co-funding for improved mapping in regional New Zealand.
October 29, 2018
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Investing to unlock Rotorua's potential
The Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development, Fletcher Tabuteau, was in Rotorua on Monday 24 September to announce that the Provincial Growth Fund will invest $27.4 million to redevelop the Rotorua Lakefront and Whakarewarewa Forest.
September 24, 2018
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$150m Provincial Growth Fund investment package in Tairāwhiti
The Prime Minister and Regional Economic Development Minister were in Tairāwhiti on Friday 7 September to announce an investment package of $152.7 million from the Provincial Growth Fund.
September 7, 2018