Northland is rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, boasts a subtropical climate, and has one of the world's most beautiful coastlines.
Northland already has a lot to offer for primary industry, tourism, food and beverage, and education — and it's time to build on that strength. Te Tai Tokerau Northland Economic Action Plan brings together over 60 different projects and initiatives to grow Northland's economy.
Funding from the Provincial Development Unit is already helping get these projects off the ground.
Northland stories
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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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Tōtara industry pilot, Northland
The Provincial Growth Fund provided $450,000 towards a two-year pilot to test the validity of establishing a sustainable indigenous tōtara wood products industry in Northland.
December 6, 2018
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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 3, 2019
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PGF investing in the Far North's future
Work to improve the economic fortunes in the Far North is getting a boost from the Provincial Growth Fund with over $8m in funding announced for key community projects in the district.
February 27, 2019
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Investment in water and digital hubs for Northland
Provincial Growth Fund will invest up to $18.5 million in water storage to unlock land use potential in the Mid North.
April 5, 2019
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He Poutama Rangatahi supporting youth to stay in school
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced funding of nearly $175,000 to support the development of a hair and beauty academy in Northland, which local youth asked for.
April 15, 2019
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Investment to meet demand for heavy machinery operators
The Provincial Growth Fund will invest $4.3 million to help establish a state-of-the-art heavy machinery operator training centre in Northland to address skills shortages and create new jobs.
April 12, 2019
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Big week for PGF announcements
A number of announcements were made last week by the Provincial Growth Fund. Initiatives in the Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, and Northland received funding.
July 16, 2019
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Whangarei gets $459,000 funding to build Camera Obscura Sculpture
Whangarei’s Creative Northland group has secured a $459,000 investment from the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to build an interactive camera obscura sculpture.
May 28, 2019
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Supporting innovative predator control in the regions
Predator Free 2050 Limited will help deliver the New Zealand Government’s ambitious goal of eradicating possums, stoats and rats by 2050 to prevent further loss of our unique taonga species.
May 24, 2019
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Strong partnerships deliver new Bay of Islands Airport terminal building
Partnerships prove to be the key to the new Bay of Islands Airport terminal building – which was officially opened in June.
August 6, 2019
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PGF support transforms dream into reality
Establishing a Māori cultural centre in Whangārei has been decades in the making.
August 7, 2019
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Opening the doors to Northland – Waitangi Mountain Bike Park
Tiffany Holland grew up in Paihia before moving to live and work as a producer for Fashion Week in London, New York, Milan and Paris.
August 12, 2019
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The PGF continues its run of announcements
The week of August 12-16 was yet another busy one for the Provincial Growth Fund with seven ministerial funding announcements totalling nearly $24.5 million.
August 22, 2019
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$94.8 million to benefit Northland’s economy
The Provincial Growth Fund’s $94.8 million investment to maintain and improve the railway line between Swanson and Whangarei, will have significant benefits for Northland’s economy.
September 26, 2019
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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.
December 4, 2019
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Provincial Growth Fund supports Uenuku carving programme
The funding will mean up to six rangatahi aged 18 years or older have the opportunity to experience carving two mornings per week over two months, working with Uenuku master carver Kura Wanikau-Tahana-Tūroa.
December 12, 2019
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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.
January 15, 2020
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Published: Mar 28, 2019