New Zealand's regions are full of innovation, drive, and potential. Find out more about each region, what's happening, and how we're working to grow them.
Nationwide
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Digital connectivity
Provincial Growth Fund investment is getting world-class digital infrastructure into the regions.
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Te Ara Mahi: pathways to work
The Provincial Growth Fund will get local people into local jobs through funding initiatives that support pathways to work -- Te Ara Mahi.
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Whenua Māori
We're working with Māori landowners and supporting investment-ready projects to help unlock the full economic potential of Whenua Māori: Māori-owned land.
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He Poutama Rangatahi
Improving local employment outcomes for rangatahi, to enable higher living standards and better social outcomes for regional communities.
In your region
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Northland/Te Tai Tokerau
Northland is rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, boasts a subtropical climate, and has one of the world's most beautiful coastlines.
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Waikato
The Waikato is known for its rolling plains, fertile land and the mighty Waikato River. The region is the fourth largest regional economy in New Zealand, with a strong focus on primary production and associated manufacturing.
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Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty region is home to a number of thriving industries, including horticulture, forestry, agriculture, freight, energy, and tourism.
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Hawke's Bay
Beaches, wineries and Art Deco: the Hawke's Bay has a diverse economy, including business services that support its sectors to be the second largest contributor to regional GDP.
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East Coast/Tairāwhiti
Te Tairāwhiti is the first place in the world to see the sun. The East Coast of New Zealand is already well known for its horticulture, forestry, tourism, and agriculture, and it has big plans for the future.
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Taranaki
Taranaki has already achieved strong economic success and the time is right to transition to a modern, high-value economy based on the skills, enterprise and knowledge of its people.
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Manawatū-Whanganui
Manawatū/Whanganui is characterised by its impressive natural assets - the Whanganui River, national parks, ski fields and the volcanic plateau. It is located in the centre of the North Island, and its largest centres are Palmerston North and Whanganui.
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Top of the South/Te Tau Ihu
Top of the South (Te Tau Ihu) includes Nelson, the Marlborough Sounds and sunny Blenheim. The region is known for its wine production and stunning vistas.
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Canterbury
The Canterbury region sits at the heart of New Zealand's South Island/Te Wai Pounamu, stretching from Kaikōura to Waimate.
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West Coast
The West Coast is a spectacular part of New Zealand. It has a rich history, with people who have successfully built thriving local communities and industry in one of the most challenging parts of the country.
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Otago
Otago has a rich and diverse history which features strongly in Dunedin and the region's towns. Its picturesque landscapes and friendly hospitality are well known to Kiwis and visitors alike.
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Southland/Murihiku
Southland's economy is based on tourism, fishing, forestry, agriculture and energy resources, all of which hold rich opportunities and potential for further growth.
Published: Feb 3, 2019