Northland / Te Tai Tokerau is rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, boasting a unique subtropical climate, which when combined with one of the world's most beautiful coastlines, provides the regional economy with a natural advantage.
The warm climate and vast coastline mean the region is ideal for tourism, forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and manufacturing sectors.
With a large rural population, access to markets remains a challenge, and Kānoa – Regional Economic Development (Kānoa – RDU) has made significant investments to improve rail infrastructure so the region is better linked to its customers so it can grow economically.
Te Tai Tokerau Northland Economic Action Plan brings together over 60 different projects and initiatives and Kānoa – RDU is already helping to get these projects off the ground.
Te Tai Tokerau Northland Economic Action Plan
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Northland stories
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CRHL welcomes newly appointed members
Crown Regional Holdings Limited (CRHL) has increased its Board of Directors from three to seven, welcoming Dame Patsy Reddy, Anne-Marie Broughton, Elizabeth Hopkins and Rosie Mercer.
28 June, 2022
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Getting the ball rolling
Whangārei’s innovative Rolling Ball Clock has been set in motion, thanks to the determination of a local group of volunteers and some well-timed funding from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.
26 April, 2022
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Hundertwasser Art Centre opens
The stunning new Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery is now open in Whangārei, thanks to funding support from Kānoa – RDU.
23 February, 2022
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Northland's Māori tourism ventures hit the big time
TIME magazine has named Northland and three Provincial Growth Fund supported Māori tourism spots in its latest list of top 100 places to visit.
30 July, 2021
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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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Water scheme could see homegrown peanut butter
Peanuts and other sub-tropical crops could potentially be grown in Northland thanks to water projects now being built in the region with the backing of the Provincial Development Unit (PDU).
17 March, 2021
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More businesses sign up to Ngawha Innovation Park
Two more businesses are ready to occupy the Provincial Development Unit (PDU) supported Ngawha Innovation and Enterprise Park near Kaikohe in Northland, which will boost innovative primary sector businesses and create local jobs.
16 February, 2021
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Worker redeployment exceeds employment targets in Northland
The successful Northland worker redeployment scheme has exceeded its target and employed just under 270 people – many of who will continue to be employed into the New Year.
19 January, 2021
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Opening of Whangarei’s Camera Obscura welcomed
The Provincial Development Unit (PDU) welcomes the opening of the Camera Obscura interactive sculpture in Whangarei today.
20 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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First Provincial Growth Fund business loan paid back
The first Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) loan to a commercial business has been repaid.
12 November, 2020
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