The Top of the South Te Tau Ihu region stretches from the scenic West Coast, through Golden Bay, Nelson and the Marlborough Sounds to sunny Blenheim on the East Coast.
With some of the country’s highest sunshine hours, an inviting climate, three national parks and a range of outdoor recreation pursuits, the region has a strong tourism industry that supports a thriving food and beverage sector.
Home to the country’s largest fishing port, Te Tau Ihu is also a major contributor to New Zealand’s exports of seafood and fresh fruit, with manufacturing contributing significantly to regional GDP.
Traditionally strong in primary production, the region has seen an expansion in horticulture, viticulture, and aquaculture. Its hop production is also helping fuel craft beer production both here and overseas.
For full details on projects funded in this region:
Te Tau Ihu stories
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First Regional Infrastructure Fund co-investments confirmed
Flood resilience projects protecting communities across the regions could get started as early as this year, with the first tranche of project funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) now confirmed.
16 September, 2024
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Port Tarakohe moves forward with $6 million government loan
After many years of planning, the first phase of the development for Port Tarakohe has been given a boost with Regional Economic Development Ministers approving a $6 million concessionary loan in agreement with Tasman District Council.
6 October, 2023
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High hopes for New Zealand wine industry
On Thursday 29 September 2022, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern officially opened Te Pokapū Wāina o Aotearoa - New Zealand Wine Centre in Blenheim, a testament to the Government’s high hopes for New Zealand’s wine industry.
7 October, 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: 23 February, 2024