Get the details on how we deliver government funding to help our regions thrive, including a breakdown of investments by region, sector and funding type.
Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa – RDU) is committed to providing detailed information and data about the funds and projects it manages and administers.
This information is updated monthly and you can use it to find the details you are after by filtering key factors such as region, sector or funding type.
All projects which are not commercially sensitive are shown along with information about them individually and the programmes they are part of.
Funds we manage
From infrastructure investments, to skills training initiatives and Māori economic development programmes, Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit supports a wide variety of regional projects all over the country.
You can learn more about how we are helping our regions reach their full potential.
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The Provincial Growth Fund
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) invested in projects which would support job creation in key sectors and regions and increase prosperity and productivity in the regions.
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COVID-19 recovery funding
Find out about how we are delivering government support to workers and businesses to help them recover from the impact of COVID-19.
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Sector Workforce Engagement Programme
The Sector Workforce Engagement Programme is a cross-government initiative to develop a shared understanding with industry on the key labour market and skills issues they face.
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Regional apprenticeships initiative
We administer several skills and training programmes to help regional New Zealand workers find sustainable long-term employment.
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North Island weather events response
Kānoa is involved in the government response efforts to both the 2023 Auckland Anniversary weekend floods and Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, administering several funds to support recovery.
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The Regional Strategic Partnership Fund
The New Zealand government announced the Regional Strategic Partnership Fund (RSPF), allocating $193.75 million to Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit to support regions to make steps towards achieving their economic potential.