The Top of the South / Te Tau Ihu region stretches from the rugged West Coast, through Golden Bay, Nelson, the Marlborough Sounds to sunny Blenheim on the East Coast.
It captures three national parks and is home to one of the Southern Hemisphere’s busiest fishing ports, world-renowned vineyards and a thriving tourism industry.
The people of Te Tau Ihu, just like other regions across New Zealand, want to lift the cultural, environmental, economic and social opportunities of their mokopuna.
For full details on projects funded in this region:
Te Tau Ihu stories
-
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
-
Provincial Growth Fund almost allocated
The Government's $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) has almost been fully allocated.
1 December, 2020
-
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
-
Water projects get millions in PGF funding
Water projects around the country are benefitting from more than $20m in Government funding.
27 October, 2020
-
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
-
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
-
Major boost to Golden Bay marine industry
Golden Bay’s thriving mussel farming industry has received a significant boost from the government, with an investment of up to $20 million to redevelop Port Tarakohe.
14 September, 2020
-
National wine centre for Marlborough
The Provincial Growth Fund has invested $3.791 million to establish Te Pokapū Wāina o Aotearoa – New Zealand Wine Centre in Blenheim, Marlborough.
20 August, 2020
-
Hanmer Springs will get funding boost
Hanmer Springs will benefit from a government investment of $3.1 million to support its domestic tourism market.
20 August, 2020
-
Move over Manuka - Kanuka honey is poised for greatness thanks to funding boost
Kanuka honey, tea and oil from Marlborough could be the next big thing thanks to financial backing from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF).
18 August, 2020
-
$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
-
Food Factory opens in Nelson
The Nelson Food Factory opened its doors today to give food and beverage entrepreneurs in the region a collaborative and supportive environment to grow their business supporting the local economy with new jobs, and export opportunities.
15 June, 2020
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
PGF supports artificial intelligence and high end food development in Top of the South
The Top of the South will benefit from Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) support for initiatives that include the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Institute and a Food Factory for start-up food producers.
29 August, 2019
-
Eight regions to receive $14M to expand 3D mapping
Eight Regional Councils, in partnership with their Territorial Authorities and others, have applied for and will receive $14 million of co-funding from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to obtain, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) elevation datasets.
21 May, 2019
-
PGF invests in the Top of the South
The Provincial Growth Fund will support the Top of the South to unite behind a single economic growth strategy and deliver a significant boost to the region’s ocean economy.
26 April, 2019
Stay up to date with funding announcements in your region Subscribe to our newsletter , opens in a new window See a list of all funding announcements
Published: 30 October, 2020 · Updated: 1 December, 2020