Canterbury

The Canterbury region sits at the heart of New Zealand's South Island/Te Wai Pounamu, stretching from Kaikōura to Waimate.

Lianne Dalziel, Chair of the Canterbury Mayoral Forum says that the region "has it all" - from beautiful landscapes, to a thriving economy. 

Canterbury is poised to seize development opportunities post-earthquake, especially as the focus turns from rebuilding to new growth.

There is significant potential across Canterbury - not least in the areas of tourism, particularly in North Canterbury.

We're focused on working with local people to identify where support is needed, and how we can accelerate economic growth for the region. And there's no shortage of good ideas and foundations to build on as this region continues to grow.

In August 2015, the Canterbury Mayoral Forum published its Canterbury Regional Economic Development Strategy. The strategy is a plan focusing on what mayors can achieve by providing leadership, facilitation and advocacy. The Forum refreshed this strategy in 2017.

Fast facts

  • Population: 612,000
  • Average household income: $100,900
  • GDP per capita: $57,080

Canterbury facts on the Regional Economic Activity Report

Funding announcements

Note: PGF funding is approved in principle and announced, after which contracts are negotiated. Some funding may depend on completion of business cases. Payments are made once agreed milestones are met. These are set as part of contract negotiations, and differ from project to project.

See more details about announcements on the Beehive's Regional Economic Development page.

Region Programme Organisation Amount Date
Canterbury Kaikoura District Council – Marine Centre of Excellence, Airport and Marina Project Development Kaikoura District Council $ 200,000 5 December 2018
Canterbury Precision Agriculture Science Pavillion Environment Canterbury Regional Council $ 50,000 7 January 2019
Canterbury Porters Ski Field- Mountain Bike Trail Porters Ski Area Limited $ 250,000 7 January 2019
Canterbury Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa complex Methven Adventures Limited $ 7,500,000 15 February 2019

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