The impressive Mount Taranaki dominates the region’s landscape that is also famous for its rolling farmland, native forests, surf beaches and natural resources.
Manufacturing and agriculture help power the Taranaki economy, with dairy farming and food production at its core, along with oil and gas.
While having the highest GDP per capita in 2020, Taranaki continues to transition from traditional industry to a modern, high-value economy based on the skills, enterprise and potential of its people.
Taranaki’s action plan charting its future economic development, Tapuae Roa - Make Way for Taranaki, was launched in April 2018, helped by a commitment of $20 million from the Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit administered Provincial Growth Fund.
In 2019 a Taranaki 2050 Roadmap was co-designed by the region, for the region to map a just transition to a low emissions future.
Progress updates on the Taranaki 2050 Roadmap and Tapuae Roa are available on the Taranaki 2050 website.
For full details on projects funded in the region:
Taranaki stories
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Taranaki Crossing progresses as construction begins on Manganui Bridge
On Wednesday, 1 November Ngāti Ruanui representatives joined Kānoa and Department of Conservation (DOC) staff on Taranaki Maunga to bless the site of Manganui Bridge on the first day of construction.
3 November, 2023
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Te Whare Hononga, a place for peace and understanding, opens in Taranaki
A new whare (house) that creates a space to bring the Taranaki Cathedral community and mana whenua together and establish the Sir Paul Reeves Centre, officially opened with a dawn blessing in Ngāmotu New Plymouth today.
13 April, 2023
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Taranaki Crossing takes a step forward with visitor centre works
Realising the vision of the Taranaki Crossing project took another step forward this week with the start of on-site works for the North Egmont Visitor Centre within the National Park
12 September, 2022
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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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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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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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Published: 19 April, 2022