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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$60m for nationwide job creation
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is providing $60 million to councils and KiwiRail to create employment for local workers.
June 19, 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.
June 3, 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.
April 28, 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.
March 27, 2020
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Pacific employment programme extends reach to Otago
Thanks to the support of the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), the Ministry of Pacific People’s Tupu Aotearoa programme expanded from Auckland and Hamilton, to regions around the country.
March 20, 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.
February 28, 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.
February 28, 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.
January 15, 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.
December 4, 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.
November 21, 2019
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PGF makes Dunedin-ites happy
The Provincial Growth Fund has provided $57.86 million for Dunedin projects.
November 18, 2019
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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.
June 17, 2019
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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.
June 5, 2019
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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.
May 27, 2019
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Published: Jun 11, 2019