The perfect volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki dominates the Taranaki region’s landscape with its famous surf beaches, rolling farmland and ancient native forest.
Taranaki has already achieved strong economic success and is now transitioning from traditional industry to a modern, high-value economy based on the skills, enterprise and knowledge of its people.
Taranaki’s action plan to chart future economic development, Tapuae Roa - Make Way for Taranaki was launched in April 2018, with a commitment from the Provincial Growth Fund of up to $20 million.
Tapuae Roa — Make Way for Taranaki
For full details on projects funded in the region:
Taranaki stories
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H2 Taranaki
In New Plymouth, H2 Taranaki is working on bringing clean, sustainable hydrogen energy to New Zealand – investments from New Plymouth District Council, Hiringa Energy, Venture Taranaki and Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit will help
27 May, 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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Provincial Growth Fund almost allocated
The Government's $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) has almost been fully allocated.
1 December, 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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3100 jobs created through marae upgrades
Over 350 marae throughout the country will be upgraded with a $95.6 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to create jobs and put money into the pockets of local tradespeople and businesses.
12 October, 2020
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Distilling the best of Taranaki and its history
The South Taranaki museum, a New Plymouth distillery and a Pasifika building firm will benefit from a government investment totalling more than $1 million.
6 October, 2020
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Pasifika churches get $10m government funding
Pasifika churches around the country are receiving nearly ten million dollars in government help for renovations and improvements which will create jobs in the communities they serve.
2 October, 2020
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More money to renovate town halls and war memorials
The Provincial Growth Fund is investing just under $12.4 million in the renovation of town halls and war memorials up and down the country.
28 September, 2020
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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.
19 June, 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.
3 June, 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.
28 April, 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.
27 March, 2020
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NZ Upgrade on North Island regional roads
Regional roading projects that will improve safety and resilience are being brought forward as part of the New Zealand Upgrade Programme.
28 February, 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.
28 February, 2020
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Whenua Māori funding benefitting communities
Māori landowners and their whānau from all over New Zealand will benefit from an allocation of about $30 million of Provincial Growth Fund funding across 30 applications across the country.
11 February, 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.
15 January, 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.
4 December, 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.
21 November, 2019
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PGF supports high speed broadband for marae at Parihaka Pa
The three marae in the historic Parihaka Pa complex in Taranaki have been upgraded to high speed broadband with the support of the Provincial Growth Fund.
5 November, 2019
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Taranaki one step closer to a hydrogen future
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is helping Taranaki towards a low emissions hydrogen economy with a $260,000 boost to a New Plymouth based gas pipeline project.
9 September, 2019
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Published: 30 October, 2020