The Canterbury region sits at the heart of New Zealand's South Island / Te Wai Pounamu, stretching from Kaikōura to Waimate.
Its scenic beauty includes the majestic Southern Alps, national parks and the mighty braided rivers which flow from the mountains to the sea.
Canterbury leaders have identified significant issues across the region to be addressed, including sustainable environmental management, shared economic prosperity, climate change, three waters services and better freight transport options.
The basis for this strategy is the Plan for Canterbury which replaced the Mayoral Forum’s Canterbury Regional Economic Development Strategy in September 2020.
Plan for Canterbury — Canterbury Mayoral Forum
For full details on projects funded in the region:
Canterbury stories
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More funding to grow our regions – and a new identity for the Provincial Development Unit
A new fund has been created to boost the drive to grow regional economies.
27 May, 2021
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Funding supports better futures for rangatahi
Three programmes supporting rangatahi who need help overcoming barriers to employment, education and training are receiving a $2.65 million funding boost.
1 March, 2021
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Provincial Growth Fund almost allocated
The Government's $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) has almost been fully allocated.
1 December, 2020
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Online toolkit supports fresh start for rangatahi
Young people around the country will have the chance to grow in confidence and overcome barriers to social connection thanks to the newly launched online toolkit, Timatanga Hou.
23 November, 2020
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The digital marae – helping connect iwi around the country
The Provincial Development Unit is investing up to $1.8 million to help train iwi to get the most out of the programme to digitally connect marae.
20 November, 2020
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3100 jobs created through marae upgrades
Over 350 marae throughout the country will be upgraded with a $95.6 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to create jobs and put money into the pockets of local tradespeople and businesses.
12 October, 2020
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Pasifika churches get $10m government funding
Pasifika churches around the country are receiving nearly ten million dollars in government help for renovations and improvements which will create jobs in the communities they serve.
2 October, 2020
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More money to renovate town halls and war memorials
The Provincial Growth Fund is investing just under $12.4 million in the renovation of town halls and war memorials up and down the country.
28 September, 2020
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Hanmer Springs will get funding boost
Hanmer Springs will benefit from a government investment of $3.1 million to support its domestic tourism market.
20 August, 2020
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$60m for nationwide job creation
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is providing $60 million to councils and KiwiRail to create employment for local workers.
19 June, 2020
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Provincial Growth Fund reset helps regional economies
At least $600 million of Provincial Growth Fund money will be used to support regional economies as they recover from COVID-19.
3 June, 2020
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Young people and regional communities get $14.79m funding boost
Programmes supporting regional communities and young people into work have received $14.79 million of government funding.
2 June, 2020
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PGF grows Māori economy
Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) support for the Māori economy is expected to have far-reaching effects, a report from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) has found.
28 April, 2020
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PGF funding being repurposed to help protect jobs and businesses
The Provincial Development Unit is working across government, business, and industry to protect jobs and businesses as the global economic downturn due to the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact on our regions.
27 March, 2020
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Land, air and sea: regions to benefit from NZ Upgrade
Regional New Zealand will be a hive of activity in the coming months as the New Zealand Upgrade Programme delivers on its promise to modernise our infrastructure, prepare for climate change and help grow our economy.
28 February, 2020
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NZ Upgrade on South Island roads
Safety and climate change resilience are behind South Island regional roading projects that are being brought forward as part of the New Zealand Upgrade Programme.
28 February, 2020
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Kaikōura tourism and business gets $10.88m PGF boost
The design and build of Kaikōura’s Wakatu Quay, a new destination which will revitalise the wharves and celebrate the linkages of Kaikōura to its marine environment, is good to go with a $9.88 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF).
3 February, 2020
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PGF investment in Pacific employment programme reaps rewards
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment of $8.85 million (announced in February last year) to allow the Tupu Aotearoa programme (formerly the Pacific Employment Support Service) to be expanded to the regions is reaping rewards.
15 January, 2020
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TAM-funded Tupu Aotearoa programme encourages growth mindset
Having successfully completed the Tupu Aotearoa programme run by Alignz Recruitment, Fuaifale Tyrell sees things from a very different perspective.
4 December, 2019
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Funding boosts new inventions for Predator Free 2050
Innovation and technology are behind five new tools which will soon be used save native wildlife by removing predators, developed through support from Predator Free 2050 Limited.
21 November, 2019
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Eight regions to receive $14M to expand 3D mapping
Eight Regional Councils, in partnership with their Territorial Authorities and others, have applied for and will receive $14 million of co-funding from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to obtain, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) elevation datasets.
21 May, 2019
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Published: 30 October, 2020