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The Regional Growth Programme Working in partnership with regional New Zealand to increase jobs, income and investment MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, Ministry for Primary Industries INNOVATION & EMPLOYMENT Mana! Ahu Matua HTKINA WHAKATUTUKI The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Ministry for Primary Industries lead central government’s contribution to the Regional Growth Programme. They are also supported by other government agencies which draw upon their resources and expertise to drive support to the regions on key issues. A group of 11 ministers whose agencies have strong connections to regional economic development oversee the programme. This includes social and educational agencies, as well as infrastructure and economic agencies. MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION & EMPLOYMENT Ministry for Primary Industries HTKINA WHAKATUTUKI Manat Ahu Matua Regional Economic Development Ministers Hon Simon Bridges Minister for Economic Development Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries Associate Minister for Economic Development Hon Te Ururoa Flavell Minister for Māori Development Associate Minister for Economic Development ISBN: 978-1-98-851779-7 print ISBN: 978-1-98-851780-3 online Publishing date: June 2017 Cover image sources: ZESPRI Flinn Higgins and Tourism Eastland Matt Burden NorthlandNZ.com NZStory Taylor Paige Paaka and Tourism Eastland MB14128_3014_JUN17 Contents Working in partnership with the regions 02 Tai Tokerau/ Hawke's Bay Northland 15 03 Waikato Taranaki 07 17 Bay of Plenty Manawatū- Whanganui 09 19 Gisborne/ West Coast Tairāwhiti 21 13 Canterbury 23 Southland 25 Annex: Regional Actions 28 Ballooning in Canterbury. Source: christchurchnz.com Working in partnership with the regions A new approach to regional economies How the programme works New Zealand’s economy is made up of diverse regions, each Each region initially identifes their key economic opportunities. with their own natural resources, infrastructure and people. For Northland, Bay of Plenty, Manawatū-Whanganui and West When regions do well, New Zealand does well – every region Coast, central government assisted the process by initiating in the country has the potential to attract further investment, and funding independent growth studies. These studies raise incomes and increase employment opportunities. identify key regional sector and investment opportunities, and cross-cutting growth enablers, for example, improved transport The government wants all New Zealanders to beneft from links, ICT and skills. The Waikato, Taranaki, Southland and economic growth. The regions are, and have always been, Canterbury regions have identifed their strategic economic critical contributors to our national economy – over half of priorities and opportunities. New Zealand’s export revenue is earned in the primary sectors. Ensuring our regions are as productive and innovative as they Next, an economic action plan is developed by regional leaders. can be will not just improve regional living standards, but Action plans are economic blueprints for each region and lift our national exports and increase wealth throughout identify specifc activities that will help increase employment New Zealand. opportunities, household income and investment. Central government agencies support regions to develop their plans The Regional Growth Programme and implement them. Regional economic development is a key part of the A key aspect of the government’s support for the regions is government’s Business Growth Agenda and over the past the appointment of a Senior Regional Offcial as a single three years, government has worked with regions through representative for government at the regional governance level. the Regional Growth Programme. The programme has been The Senior Regional Offcial is a deputy chief executive from a designed to identify economic challenges and opportunities, government agency who advocates for the region and and help increase jobs, income and investment for New Zealand coordinates government support. in the regions. The programme began in 2014 and originally Action plans have been developed and launched for Tai Tokerau/ focused on four regions – Northland, Bay of Plenty, East Coast/ Northland, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne /Tairāwhiti, Manawatū- Hawke’s Bay and Manawatū-Whanganui. It has broadened to Whanganui, Hawke’s Bay, Canterbury and Southland. West include Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, West Coast and Coast’s action plan will be launched in July. Southland. These regions face a variety of challenges and are at differing stages in their economic development. Some face persistent economic challenges but have strong growth potential. Others For more information on the Regional Growth have a strong platform for growth but want to maintain this Programme, please email while diversifying their economies. Through the programme the government works in partnership with businesses, iwi, Regional_Economic_Development@mbie. Māori, councils and other regional stakeholders to identify govt.nz. opportunities in each region to improve economic performance and raise living standards. 2 Tai Tokerau/ Northland Northland is rich in natural resources and opportunities, providing signifcant scope to increase proftability and add value in resource-based industries. As the birthplace of New Zealand, the region is an attractive tourist destination with cultural and historical heritage – it has an abundance of natural attractions and a temperate climate. These all offer potential for further development to enhance the region’s economic development. ȣ $709.5 million is being invested in the Puhoi to Northland Warkworth motorway. GDP per capita: $36,531 Population: 171,400 ȣ Five Communities of Learning have been established, Labour force participation: 61% involving 48 schools and 21 early learning education services, *Data is from 2016 and has been rounded ensuring 7,879 learners have an opportunity to achieve their full potential. ȣ Investment in the detailed mapping of Northland’s land and resources using light detection and ranging data The Tai Tokerau Northland Economic Action Plan was launched (LiDAR) capturing. in February 2016 after the Tai Tokerau Northland Growth Study was released in 2015. The study identifed signifcant untapped potential in Northland, in areas such as tourism, education, forestry, dairy, aquaculture, marine and horticulture. The plan CASE STUDY prioritises opportunities and will evolve as initiatives are completed and new focuses emerge. GROW programme The plan identifes more than 60 diverse initiatives to grow and The Growing Regional Opportunities through Work improve the area’s economic and social outcomes, and they are (GROW) programme is a unique approach aimed at currently grouped under four broad work streams. addressing youth unemployment in Northland. The Enablers: the aim is to bring Northland’s transport, digital programme provided a full year of support for 16-24 infrastructure, skills and capabilities, and water resources to a year olds in Kaikohe who had left school and were not standard that enables economic growth. Examples of progress in employment of training. The programme began in to date: February 2016 – each young person’s pathway was unique and focused on employment, training or ȣ Irrigation options are being scoped after a joint study found personal development. Participants were provided that with an additional 92,000 hectares of irrigated land, the with pastoral care and support on a range of things, region could contribute $247 million more annually to the including personal health and transport. It also provided economy and create 3,400 more jobs. direct support to training providers and employers to ȣ $33 million is being invested in extending Ultra-Fast ensure the young people were effectively integrated. Broadband to 20 Northland communities. Results so far are very promising – of the 34 that were ȣ QRC Tai Tokerau Resort College has opened and provides originally enrolled, 15 are now in work and employment training and job opportunities for local young people. focused pathways. Eight are in training and 11 require QRC is also supporting the Kerikeri culinary school, re- support to overcome barriers to work and training. opening it in April 2017 and taking up to 90 students. 3 Visitors enjoy a meal outside the Stone Store in Kerikeri. Source: NorthlandNZ.com Northland ȣ The Orchard co-working space in Whangarei has opened. ȣ The Te Hiku Sheep and Beef Farming Collective is into its next phase of development to assist with lifting farm ȣ Whangarei Airport’s $1 million terminal upgrade is complete. productivity. ȣ Kaikohe GROW (see case study) to provide a full year of ȣ The Bream Bay Kingfsh Commercialisation project support to 16-24 year olds who had left school but were in continues, with investors being sought to transition it to a employment or training. commercial aquaculture enterprise. Land and water: Identifes and develops opportunities for the ȣ A high UMF mānuka seedlings planting initiative was productive use of land and water sources across a range of completed in 30 hectares of under-utilised land. primary industry sectors. Examples of progress to date: ȣ The Te Tai Tokerau Māori Forestry Collective has delivered a ȣ Extension 350 is helping farmers lift on-farm performance planting and training prototype for working collectively. and proft by sharing knowledge on improving farm systems. CASE STUDY Source: NorthlandNZ.com Northland Journeys – the Byways In March 2017 Northland Inc launched the frst three
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