Otago has a rich and diverse history which features strongly in Dunedin and the region's towns. Otago's picturesque landscapes and friendly hospitality are well known to Kiwis and visitors alike.
Otago's economy is driven from a range of sectors, particularly tourism, manufacturing, horticulture, agriculture and forestry. There is a great deal of history of manufacturing capacity (including heavy manufacturing) in and around the Dunedin area, and a growing reputation across the region for exciting, technologically advanced work.
The Otago region is not without its challenges, including meeting the growing need for more tourism infrastructure in Queenstown.
Otago’s six councils, together with central government, have come together to work on a strategy to propel Otago into the future. We've chipped in with PGF funding to help get the strategy over the line.
Otago stories
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Otago region gets PGF boost
The Provincial Growth Fund is investing in tourism, transport, manufacturing and skills in the Otago region, with a $7.1 million investment announced on 24 May by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones.
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Clutha Gold Cycle Trail set to boost economic growth
The Clutha District is set for a boost to its economic growth following a series of Provincial Growth Fund announcements in Milton in late May.
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Building Otago’s construction workforce
More than 700 construction projects worth $10 billion are forecast to descend on the Otago region over the next 15 years.
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