Funding Projects

North Auckland Line (NAL) Essential Works

To complete works to bridges, track and corridor, embankments, vegetation, drainage, signals and yards.

Crown Forestry Joint Ventures - Tai Tokerau/Northland

Marsden Point Line (MPL) Land Purchase

To secure the land for the future construction of a railway line to Marsden Point.

Development of Ngāwhā Innovation & Enterprise Park

To develop an Innovation and Enterprise Park on 165 hectares at Ngāwhā.

Hundertwasser Arts Centre and Wairau Māori Art Gallery - Physical project

The Hundertwasser Art Centre & Wairau Maori Art Gallery (the Centre) will house two galleries - one dedicated to original Hundertwasser works and one showcasing Maori art – an education centre that encompasses art, sustainability, architecture and conservation, a theatre, and a commercially operative museum shop and café. Backroom space including an office, storage, staff and visitor amenities will also be constructed.

Northland Water Storage - Te Waihekeora, Kaipara reservoir - Construction

To undertake water / irrigation project in the Kaipara Region.

Māori Battalion Museum - Development and Construction

Development and construction of a Museum dedicated to the story of the Maori Battalion ("the Museum") on the Treaty Grounds

Redevelopment of Strategic Roads in the Far North

To upgrade roads in Tai Tokerau to lead to a safe and resilient route from State Highway 15, south of Kaikohe, to an upgraded rail hub at Otiria, Moerewa via Ngapipito Road and SH1 Otiria Road.

Northland Water Storage - Otawere, Waimate North reservoir - Construction

To undertake water / irrigation in the Waimate Mid North Region.

Northland Water Storage - Te Waihekeora, Kaipara Water Distribution Infrastructure - Construction

Water Distribution Infrastructure (pipeline) associated with Te Waihekeora reservoir.

Northland Water Storage - Matawii Reservoir - Construction

To unlock the development of large scale horticulture operations in Northland that will increase employment opportunities.

State Highway Package - Waipapa Intersection Improvement deal

Waipapa Intersection Improvement

Redevelopment of Ruapekapeka Road

To widen and seal 4.7km of Ruapekapeka Rd from State Highway One at Towai to the Ruapekapeka Pā Battle Memorial site, including drainage improvements, shape and corner improvements, Bridge strengthening or replacement.

Northland Water Storage and Use (Kaipara and Mid North) (Grant) - Pre-Construction Phase (pre-feasibility, feasibility & commitment)

To carry out investigations through to construction ready point, & support the construction of one or more viable water storage & use schemes.

Northland Water Storage - Te Waihekeora, Kaipara reservoir - Pre-Construction

To undertake water / irrigation project in the Kaipara Region.

Northland Water Storage - Otawere, Waimate North reservoir - Pre-Construction

To undertake water / irrigation in the Waimate Mid North Region.

Development of Northern Adventure Experience from Kawakawa to the Bay of Islands

To construct a permanent 6.5km section of the Pou Herenga Tai Cycleway between Taumarere and Opua, extend and develop the current vintage rail experience from Kawakawa to Opua and restore the Minerva Steamboat back to operation.

Rural Broadband/Mobile Blackspots - Tai Tokerau/Northland

To install broadband infrastructure rural New Zealand to increase the availability in black spot areas along state highways.

Oceania Travel Lift Installation

To purchase a travel lift which includes shipping, assembly and commissioning to be used at the Port Whangarei Marine Centre.

Kauri Sanctuary - Tākou Bay Project

Funding to create and restore an entire kauri ecosystem within a biosecurity-controlled sanctuary on the very same peninsular of land that was the ancestral home of Puhi and final resting place of the ancient waka Mataatua. Takou Bay is a landlocked enclave which was tested as PA-free in 2018 (as stage 1 of this project) and is land of considerable cultural and historical significance. The project includes biosecurity measures,

Development of Tourism Facility Kā Uri

To develop and upgrade an existing tourism facility in order to become a go-to destination for visitors and self-sustaining cultural centre experience for the Far North.

Kaipara Roading - Poutō Road Construction

To complete detailed design and physical works (sealing) of 10kms for Poutō Road as part of the Kaipara Local Roading Package (Agreement 1) of 6 projects.

Kaipara Wharves Redevelopment - Pahi, Dargaville and Poutō

To undertake an investigation and analysis of financial and economic benefits for a network of wharves to begin the redevelopment of the biggest harbour in New Zealand.

Manea Footprints of Kupe

Manea Footprints of Kupe

Development of Kupe Waka Centre - Phase Two

To construct an educational and training facility, to promote economic and social development and environmental quality through programmes in cultural tourism, waka building, education and training and environmental restoration.

Paihia Wharf Extension & Upgrade Project

Paihia Wharf

Kaitāia Te Hiku Sports Hub

To construct an indoor aquatic and fitness centre in Kaitāia.

He Ripo Kau Recovery and Employment Package

15 new jobs in Hokianga and Waipoua over 2 years. 10 of these roles embedded into existing HRK biodiversity restoration projects, 5 roles that make up a riparian restoration crew who fence and plant native plants onto Maori and private land.

Kaipara Kickstart (Roading) - (Agreement 2)

This project focuses on upgrading key roads to catch up on the quality of some road surfaces and the strength of some bridges, which will enhance road safety, connect businesses (for tourism, kai, etc), connect locals, and connect Marae.

Sustainable Hill Country and Regional Priorities (SHARP)

Te Kotahitanga e Mahi Kaha Trust - Accelerating our Capability

To deliver a long term training and employment programme for those not in employment or education in Kaikohe, which will include a local employment and skills support hub.

Off-stream water storage reservoir for horticulture expansion near Ahipara - Provincial Growth Fund

To develop a small scale off stream water storage that will enable transition of Māori owned land to a higher value sustainable land use.

1BT Grants - Tai Tokerau/Northland

He Poutama Taitamariki Programme

He Poutama Taitamariki (HPT) is a programme for 15-24 year olds that supports a pathway to employment or training by increasing the resilience, social connectedness and work readiness of taitamariki (young people). It includes access to professional support services, work placement, and 12 months support for participants and employers. It was originally a Ministry of Social Development programme that was co-funded twice through He Poutama Rangatahi.

Marae Connectivity - Tai Tokerau/Northland

Connecting marae and providing a broadband service for 5 years as well as installation of essential hardware to allow for increased opportunities and connectedness within New Zealand.

Kawakawa Tourism Hub

To build Te Hononga Interpretive Centre in Kawakawa, a cultural tourism hub facility to reflect and capitalise on the township's relationship with Friedrich Hundertwasser.

Northland Soft Berry Fruit Development - Loan 1

To develop a hydroponic soft berry fruit export industry in Northland and a centre of hydroponic excellence as a reference site for Northland growers.

Development Phase Project to Support Northland Rail Business Case

Geotechnical and other engineering investigations to support the Business Case for Upgrade of the rail network north of Swanson, referred to as the NAL. From the 32km in Swanson to the 281km in Otiria.

Kaikohe Waterways Restoration Project

To undertake 26.67km of riparian fencing, native riparian planting and stock reticulation at Tahone, Wairoro, Kopenui, Mangamutu and Taikawhena Streams.

Development of Ruapekapeka Pā

To install a number of Pou and invest in a number of story-telling components that will enhance the quality of the visitor experience and attract more visitors to Ruapekapeka Pā.

He Ringa Ahuwhenua, He Hanga Mahi

Bay of Island Tourism and Hospitality Staff Upskill and Retention Program

The pilot program began in August 2020 and aims to ensure that 250 staff in 22 organisations (within an extended Bay of Islands Tourism) are upskilled to achieve NZC L4 Tourism Operations (60 Credits) which is a part of the Famil program and will increase staff capability to tell the important stories of the Far North essential to the industry. Up to 100 employees will have the option to pathway into an apprenticeship within their chosen field and complete the NZC L4 Tourism Operations course. There is an ability to grow this by another 100 apprenticeships in 2021. . Portions of the training program have TEC contributing towards the qualification with MSD contributing towards the wage subsidy.

Hokianga Maritime Facilities

Provision of community connectivity to the coastal marine area by constructing a new wharf at Rangi Point, and improved facilities at Te Karaka and Motuti. This will enhance safe and practical use of maritime structures by communities in the North Hokianga.

Mānuka Plantation Training Programme, Te Taitokerau

Up to 495 hectares of manuka will be planted on Ngati Hine Forestry Trust land to establish a large commercial manuka plantation and beekeeping business to help diversify land use. The programme will provide training and work experience for up to 40 young people and help them build a strong foundation for a forestry career. There's potential for the training programme to be used in other regions. This initiative supports the Trust’s plans to establish and grow future opportunities for higher skilled and better paid jobs in Northland. It'll help create economic resilience in the region and improve the quality of Ngati Hine land for future generations.In early 2018 Te Uru Rakau (Forestry New Zealand) and Ngati Hine Forestry Trust also signed a land rental agreement to plant and manage approximately 3,600 hectares of commercial forest in the Far North. This will provide another boost to the local economy and bring employment opportunities and better social outcomes for the whole region. In 2018, 500,000 pine trees were planted, with a further 2 million trees to be planted over the next 3 years.

Twin Coast Discovery Route - Township Plans (up to 12 plans)

Support for the next step in the Twin Coast Discovery Route (TCDR) programme: a package of business cases for transport improvements and township plans with project management support to enable the delivery of the programme.

Te Waiariki Ngāwhā Springs Enhancement and Redevelopment Project

The Recipient is redeveloping a geothermal hot springs complex on its property at 303 Ngawha Springs Road (Redevelopment and Enhancement Project), including the revamps of existing springs, creating expanded shared spaces and walkways, upgrading and expanding the complex facilities (office area, changing facilities), meeting room, space for a café, retail and health-related services (massage/mirimiri) and building a new perimeter wall that will act as a flood barrier.

Bay of Islands Airport Upgrade Project

Bay of Islands Airport Terminal Upgrade

Northland Water Shortage

Access available water near Kaitaia and Kaikohe and transport it to these towns. Funding will be used to cover capital costs and address needs of landowners that are making water available for the benefit of townships.

Ōhaeawai Battle Site Enhancement

This project will develop narrative and undertake physical works across the full original site of the 1845 battle of Ohaeawai.

Kaipara Roading - Waipoua River Road Construction

To complete the physical works (sealing) of 1.5km from State Highway 12 to Waipoua Visitor Information Centre as part of the Kaipara Local Roading Package (Agreement 1) of 6 projects.

Town Basin & Visitor Facilities

Kowhairoa Peninsula Historic Reserve Biodiversity Restoration Project

Development of whenua land blocks in Kaikohe

To develop 5ha of vineyards on five separate Māori land blocks in the Kaikohe area over the next three years to test the viability of the expansion of the Northland wine industry.

Twin Coast Discovery Route - SH11 Kawakawa to SH10 Puketona

Support for the next step in the Twin Coast Discovery Route (TCDR) programme: a package of business cases for transport improvements and township plans with project management support to enable the delivery of the programme.

Whangārei A&P Society Farm Internship Programme

To establish an on-farm residential training internship programme in the Agricultural Industry for at least 60 job-ready Northland rangatahi aged 16–24-year-old.

Hope House Skills Programme in Tai Tokerau

To construct a programme room and ablution block, upgrade the septic tanks, bore water filter and commercial kitchen and assist with the associated building consents and fees to continue to offer their residential programme.

Te Tai Tokerau Tuia Encounters 250 (Re-submission)

to develop and deliver a creative and coherent programme of distinctive Northland legacy projects that will strengthen and promote Tai Tokerau, the birth place of the nation and the spiritual home of waka navigation as part of Tuia 250

Riverside Hotel & Entertainment Precinct

To expand on previous feasibility studies and business case

Study to establish a ship repair facility in Northland

Investigate the development of the necessary infrastructure to accommodate the installation and on-going operation of marine engineering and maintenance support facility to naval & commercial vessels as well as some Royal NZ Navy support services.

Te Pā Kāinga o Rewa (Rewa’s Village Re-Construction Project) (Resubmission)

To develop a new, custom-designed & interactive visitor centre at Rewa's Village with includes Whare waka, Waharoa & Pourewa facilities.

Horticulture, hospitality, and social care industry employment training

To set up a commercial kitchen which will train, employ and provide supportive transitions to employment within Horticulture, Hospitality and Social Care Industries for people with intellectual disabilities and/or high social needs within Tai Tokerau.

Russell Wharf Upgrade

Upgrade to Russell Wharf

Restoring the Mauri of Matapōuri

Tapuwae 1B & 4 Incorporation (Tapuwae Incorporation)

To fence of all streams and waterways on Tapuwae Incorporation land (1,600 hectares) to ensure that our water systems are not pulled, and that Tapuwae Incorporation is not contributing to the pollution of the Hokianga harbour.

Kaipara Roading - Programme Support

To support the administration, project management and delivery of the Kaipara Roading Package - Agreement 1 'local road' package of 6 projects.

Hihiaua Cultural Centre - Stage One

Hihiaua cultural centre Stage One

Te Mana o te Wai - feasibility and design of water storage projects in Te Hiku

To deliver surface water storage and ground water extraction with the capacity to sustainably store and manage over 1,400,000m3. This infrastructure is required to lead to transformation of land use.

Twin Coast Discovery Route - Resource support

Support for the next step in the Twin Coast Discovery Route (TCDR) programme: a package of business cases for transport improvements and township plans with project management support to enable the delivery of the programme.

Programme support to address harm of methamphetamine in Hokianga

To provide an immediate community response to address the harm of methamphetamine in the Hokianga.

Te Whītiki ngā Punawai o Hokianga - Hokianga Collective Water Projects

To upgrade or update water supply infrastructure and other community initiatives that will promote the growth of the Hokianga Communities and contribute to developing a sustainable economic base

Transition From Pastoral Leasing To Active Management Of Waimā Tōpū B Trust Farm Operations

Invested in scrub clearance and pasture reinstatement, capital lime and fertiliser, building fences to facilitate a high performing beef farm with top pasture management, a reticulated stock water system, drainage, farm access and project management.

The NGEN Room Project

The NGEN room is a 12 month digital technology programme that will provide skills training, work experience and encourage participation for rangatahi NEETs. It is part of a broader NGEN Room Digital Hub project which aims to build the Māori digital industry in Northland, while ensuring rangatahi are trained to participate and lead in the space. The purpose of the Hub is to establish a Māori Digitech cluster to identify and address barriers for Māori participation in the digital technology industry as well as leveraging economic and work opportunities in the sector.

Te Mana o te Wai - Completion of planting and fencing of waterways on Ngāti Kuri land

To complete riparian planting and fencing of waterways on Ngāti Kuri owned land.

Kaipara District Council - Kaipara Kickstart (Growing the Kai in Kaipara)

Open a Kaipara Kai Transformation Hub to help locals transform their land to higher-value crops

Infrastructure upgrade of Waiōmio Glow-worm Tourist Centre

To upgrade the infrastructure at the Waiōmio Glow Worm Tourist Centre to become a premium tourist destination and provide a platform for community based enterprise.

Tokerau Miro Blueberry Expansion near Ngataki

To grow the blueberry industry on Māori-owned land in the Mid to Far North based on a plant to plate model.

Tupua Planting Project

Wilson Heavy Machinery Operatory Training Centre (Grant 2)

To support the development of the Heavy Machinery Training Centre, which will be used to address skill shortages within the industry.

Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust Farm Revitalisation

The objective is to invest in the revitalisation of the core infrastructure of the Trust’s 650 ha Whangaroa Ngaiotonga cattle farm to establish a culturally, environmentally and economically sound platform for the future of the shareholders.

Ngāwhā Innovation & Enterprise Park

To develop an Innovation & Enterprise Park on 165 hectares at Ngawha to improve the utilisation of the region's natural assets using the area's geothermal energy & bulk electricity

Ōpua Wharf project

Opua Wharf

Whāngārei Youth Space Start Programme

This 24 month regionally-led initiative in Northland will provide one-to-one mentoring and pastoral care to rangatahi NEETs through Kaimahi/mentors to equip them with essential hard and soft skills, as well as appropriate and necessary documentation to work and will enable further sustainable positive personal outcomes. The programme also provides financial mentoring, budgeting, literacy, transport and housing support where needed and supports employers to hire and train participants.

Remedial Farming Improvement Works in Tapuaetahi and Te Whangae

To complete all the remedial improvements across three land blocks in Tapuaetahi and Te Whangae, which will enable the farming operation to reach its potential.

Support for employment into collision repair industry in Northland

Support for Northland youth into employment within the Collision Repair Industry.

Development of a manuka oil distillery and nursery in Ngāwhā - Ngāti Rangi - Loan

To design, construct and operate a manuka farm and oil distillery in Ngāwhā.

Pungaere Road Seal Extension

Quarry Gardens Carparks

Whanake

The Recipient will target 80 people to access treatment and support in the form of Ngā Kete a Taonga (packages of care) for whanau which will address the negative effects of methamphetamine and other substance abuse in the Kaeo/Whangaroa rohe.

Whāngārei Rolling Ball Clock (re-submission)

To create a world unique kinetic sculpture which tells the time & also provides a major tourist attraction with educational & cultural values. Located beside the Clapham's National Clock Museum in the Whangarei Town Basin.

Development of Pakinga Pā Historic Site

To repurpose the venison processing facility in Lorneville into a hybrid venison and beef processing facility.

Kai for Kaipara Water– Phase1B

Funding enables establishment of two practical working examples of irrigating high value horticultural crops in the Kaipara. These demonstration sites are intended to inform landowners and external investors about high value land and water use and the application of innovative technologies. Access to practical working examples, expert advice and local knowledge will provide decision support and confidence in transforming land usage towards horticulture in the Kaipara.

Early Intervention Service for lives affected by use of methamphetamines

To provide a prevention and early intervention service that supports 180 people between the ages of 13 – 24 whose lives or whanau lives may have been affected by the use of methamphetamines.

Ngāti Rangi Manuka Oil Production (Grant)

To establish a mānuka plantation for raw material supply, as well as harvesting wild plants on Ngati Rangi (and other Maori) land, to generate economic benefit for shareholders.

Ngā Whenua Whānui Project

This project will assist in THWT improvements re infrastructure requirements going forward as per NRC environmental report. Lack of internal fencing, Pateke and Kukupa blocks, Existing dam restoration

Te Uri o Hau Kaipara Restoration

Funding to establish a restoration hub focusing on improving access to, and uptake of, native tree planting opportunities in the area from North Hokianga to Kaitaia. The hub will focus on preparing applications to the One Billion Trees Direct Landowner Grants scheme.

Developers Institute Graduate Employment Strategy for software developers in Northland

Developers Institute is a newly formed Private Training Establishment, developed through industry experience to create a highly skilled workforce in the IT Industry within Te Tai Tokerau. They have developed a New Zealand Diploma in Web Development in Design Level 5 (120 credit). The funding will assist with the development and implementation of an Employment Strategy, with a high-level objective to ensure supported sustainable employment, creating growth and attraction of National and International IT industry to Tai Tokerau, while supporting graduates into sustainable employment and remaining in support for up 12 months after placement. Tertiary Education Commission will contribute towards the delivery of training and qualification. This project will aim to target 87 people over the two year period and of this 85 are expected to attain employment as a result of the project.

Okaroro Incorporation(Inc) Whenua Whakatupuranga Project

To complete fundamental remediation and infrastructure work on the farm specifically. 1 - Fencing of waterways. 2 - Electric fencing for pastoral grazing management 3 - Upgrading tracks and culverts 4 - Repurposing of the Woolshed

Kaipara Roading - Poutō Road Detailed Design

To complete the investigation and detailed design for sealing extension to Poutō Point as part of the Kaipara Local Roading Package (Agreement 1) of 6 projects.

New and Upgraded Public Toilet Facilities

Provision of toilet facilties across five locations in the district

Off-stream water storage reservoir for horticulture expansion near Ahipara - Water Storage

To develop a small scale off stream water storage that will enable transition of Māori owned land to a higher value sustainable land use.

Development of Land on Pākanae

To develop land on Pākanae 5A that will create a sustainable business model with a focus on apiculture and eco/cultural tourism.

Twin Coast Discovery Route - Passing and Overtaking Opportunities

Support for the next step in the Twin Coast Discovery Route (TCDR) programme: a package of business cases for transport improvements and township plans with project management support to enable the delivery of the programme.

He Waka Toki

The project targets up to 100 people (over 2 years) for specific skills based activities and will aim to target up to 400 people to use the drop in hub who require education and information (prevention), brief intervention (early intervention) and more intensive interventions (treatment) relating to meth addiction and other substance related issues. It will initially be based Kawakawa

Te Kōkiri Āta

The project will complete 7.4km of riparian fencing and plant 37,000 native plants alongside Kawakawa River.

Visitor Facilities - Abbey Caves

Matauri Whenua & Wai Ora Māori Project

Proposing a renewal of their freshwater system that supplies the general public campground at the northern end of the beach (which is leased), and the community native nursery at Matauri Bay as well as future capacity to build a toilet block at the whanau

Muriwhenua Mānuka Oil

The project will enable landowners to harvest wild mānuka specifically for mānuka oil, this includes the purchase of a commercial oil distillery as a locally-owned, community-based asset, teaching locals the skill of oil distillation.

Kaianuku Whenua Māori Organic Co-operative (land block grant)

This is a shovel ready project. Using a model land block to demonstrate transition of whenua Māori blocks as productive, sustainable, organic farms.

Muriwhenua Tyre Potential

Collect end-of-life tyres (car, truck, tractor) from around Northland; Process them through a Shredder in Kaitaia; Sell the tyre chips for fuel.

Twin Coast Discovery Route - Rest Area Strategy and Implementation Plan

Support for the next step in the Twin Coast Discovery Route (TCDR) programme: a package of business cases for transport improvements and township plans with project management support to enable the delivery of the programme.

Ngapuhi Marae Refurbishments - Tauwhara Marae (Stage 1)

The refurbishment of Tauwhara Marae

Business Case Development for North Auckland (rail) Line Upgrade

Conduct a business case into upgrading the North Auckland (rail) Line (NAL).

Kahutia-a-Nuku Afforestation Hub

Funding to establish an afforestation hub focusing on lands in the North Hokianga and Awanui catchment areas. The hub will help with the preparation of One Billion Trees Direct Landowner Grant applications.

Parawhenua Marae Renovation Project

To conduct renovations on Parawhenua Marae infrastructure

Puketawa Marae Renovation Project

Renovation of Puketawa Marae Wharehui, Wharekai and Ablution block

Overflow renovation to a multipurpose space

Renovation of the marae overflow room to create a multipurpose digital space being able to offer community services like rongoa clinics, IRD kaiwhakahaere and have access to use online services.

Taheke Marae wharekai revamp - redesign

Complete another section of stage 1 identified in our feasibility study, and bring our kitchen facility up to a commercial grade

Waitangi Mountain Bike Park (WMBP)

Part funding for Stage 4 of the WMBP, being the final stage of this $2.1m project

The Restoration of Lake Ōmāpere (Stage 2 - Feasibility Study)

To identify the technical feasibility, options, costs, risks and timelines associated with the environmental restoration of Lake Omapere and assess the technical, environmental and economic feasibility of abstracting and distributing water from the Lake for productive purposes.

Akerama Marae nursery staff

Rangatahi Marae

To complete urgent, Health & Safety, and Structural and Compliance Works at Te Rangatahi Marae to enable it to be used as a venue

Pakanae Marae Renovations and Upgrades

Renovate and upgrade Pakanae Marae this includes a variety of works to improve accessibility, renovate existing wharekai, toilets, demolish old buildings and rebuild a new wharenui and toanga/offices/toputopu rooms

The Camera Obscura Sculpture

To build an interactive Camera Obscura for the tourism sector & local community. The funding will be used for the capital build and will enable construction to commence. Key outcomes: increased Tai Tokerau tourism; enhance & add to package of experiences

Totara Industry Pilot

The purpose of the Totara Industry Pilot was to test the economic and environmental viability of an industry based on naturally regenerating totara on private and Maori land in Northland. The 2-year project, driven by the Totara Industry Pilot Steering Group was funded by partners Scion, Northland Inc and Te Uru Rakau.

New Zealand Inshore Fishing Fleet Build Capability, Development of Business Case

To create a business case to explore the opportunity of creating capability within NZ to build a production run of vessels - potentially worth up to $400m over next 20yrs.

Otetao Reti Marae Renovation/Upgrade

Funding for individual Marae and renovation/upgrade to facilities

Mataitaua Marae

Renovation to Mataitaua Marae

Waipoua Forest Trust planting team

Kiwirail Prison Programme

This project will look to train and integrate existing prisoners (Second Steppers) within Northland Region Corrections Facility back into the community while providing support, training, mentoring and manaaki tangata while engaging support from whanau, hapu and iwi. The programme will train and provide work experience for up to 20 Second Steppers and will support 14 of these 20 Second Steppers to transition into further opportunities upon release and completion of the programme. This project will also create two new roles to support the overall programme and pastoral care delivery for 24 months working to transition released prisoners (Second Steppers) into sustained employment opportunities with KiwiRail or their contractors once they finish their 6 months paid employment as part of this programme.

Te Aroha Pa Marae Development Programme

The projects aims to provide necessary marae renovations and employment

Wāhine Toa Programme

This regionally-led initiative in Northland is a five month intensive programme to provide specialist training in soft and hard skills to improve employability for at least 15 young people (at least 10 female and 5 male). This includes hard skills such as include forestry, predator and weed control as well as riparian planting and nursery work. The objective is sustainable employment on completion for the majority of participants. Qualifications in forestry and first aid are also available.

Ecological Warrior Programme

This regionally-led initiative in Northland is a five month intensive programme to provide specialist training in soft and hard skills to improve employability for local male rangatahi. This includes hard skills such as include forestry, predator and weed control as well as riparian planting and nursery work. The objective is sustainable employment on completion for the majority of participants.

Tamaterau Beach Carparks Upgrade

Construction of carparking facilities at Tamaterau Beach

Seafood and Specialty Meat Smoking Facility

To expand and establish a premium process and smoking facility of fish, green lip mussels and specialty meats that would supply wholesale products to restaurants, marae and premium food retail chains from Hokianga.

Renovation & Revitalisation - Taiamai Ohaeawai Rugby, Football & Sports Club Incorporated

Full renovation to main kitchen facilities & replace broken cooking & washing units, replace exterior doors, replace windows. Full re-roof ofdownstairs clubrooms

Wilson Heavy Machinery Operator Training Centre (Grant 1)

To support the development of the Heavy Machinery Training Centre, which will be used to address skill shortages within the industry.

Kaitāia Digital Hub

To deliver the Kaitāia Digital Hub, offering digital services to businesses and self-employed.

Kaikohe Digital Hub

To improve digital capability and business productivity in Kaikohe and the surrounding area.

Twin Coast Discovery Route - SH12 Rāwene to Waipoua

Support for the next step in the Twin Coast Discovery Route (TCDR) programme: a package of business cases for transport improvements and township plans with project management support to enable the delivery of the programme.

Life Talk Programme

Life Talk is 12 week programme that builds digital skills within the context of broader life and work skills, including driver licensing. It combines training with the practical application of new digital skills in a partnership project with local web developers, as well as work experience with local employers – both digital and non-digital depending on the individual pathway of each participant. Ongoing pastoral care is provided for 12 months. There are 30 rangatahi total taking part in the programme over the course of a year.

Marae Connectivity - Tai Tokerau/Northland

Connecting marae and providing a broadband service for 5 years as well as installation of essential hardware to allow for increased opportunities and connectedness within New Zealand.

Soil Conservation - Hills of Northland Afforestation Project's (SCHNAPs)

Marae Renovation – Te Rito Marae

This project is a continuation of that plan, with the next stage in the project to renovate the ablutions block that is adjacent to the Wharenui. All of the infrastructure work has been done, waste water etc. and we are ready to move with the renovation

3 visitor related sewerage and water system feasibility studies

3 sewerage and water system feasibility studies for Opua, Paihia and Waitangi

Hokianga Harbour Care Catchment project

Funding to employ a Catchment Coordinator to support engagement with landowners to plan a range of planting activities on land linked to three cathe catchments in South Hokianga. Funding will also support part-time roles in three existing community native plant nurseries to produce an extra 128,000 seedlings.

Te Hononga Carpark

Te Hononga Carpark

Whakapaumahara Marae Whananaki Northland

To complete landscaping works focused on the environmental upgrade and protection that do not require consents and involve a combination of skilled and non-skilled workers for immediate employment.

Ngāti Rēhia Kauri Sanctuary

The establishment of a kauri sanctuary, free from Phytophthora agathidicida (kauri die-back disease), was explored on 85 hectares of sheltered Ngati Rehia land in Northland. The project provided an opportunity for soil sampling and research while offering locals training and education in assessing for the disease. The funding allowed Ngati Rehia to confirm their whenua is free of the kauri dieback disease. Ngati Rehia is also working with Te Uru Rakau (Forestry New Zealand) towards an agreement that will see the Crown establish a joint venture commercial forest on their land.

Tuhirangi Marae Project

Restoration of Tuhirangi Marae, Waima.

Ngatiwai ki Aotea Kawa Marae Renovation

Renovation work to be completed of the Wharekai, Wharenui and Grounds.

Kaianuku Whenua Māori Organic Co-operative (co-op grant)

To demonstrate transition of whenua Māori blocks as productive, sustainable, organic farms using a model land block.

Mohinui Marae Renovation Project (MMRP)

Renovate our Wharenui, which is currently closed and has been for just over 3 years.

Ngatiwai Marae Grounds Restoration Project

Employment opportunity for our people, to work on the grounds of our Marae which sits on 8 acres of Bush-clad land including creeks, and to create a Nursery Business for the Marae as well as gardens and fruit trees for our Community

Gap and opportunities analysis, increased toilet facility servicing, and an extension of the Kaitiaki Rangers Programme to promote responsible camping

Gap and opportunities analysis, increased toilet facility servicing, and an extension of the Kaitiaki Rangers Programme to promote responsible camping

Māori Battalion Museum - Further support

Further support for the resource consent, Preliminary Design and Developed Design processes undertaken by Waitangi Ltd on the Maori Battalion Museum project.

Te Toa Whenua Nursery Manager

Te Rarawa Iwi Marae Renovations - Phase 1 - Te Uri o Hina Marae

Phase 1 renovations will focus on 4 Marae (Te Uri o Hina Marae, Roma Marae, Manukau Marae and Ngai Tupoto)

Kupe Waka Centre (Phase One)

The Kupe Waka Centre is an educational & training facility. Goal is to promote economic & social development & environmental quality through programmes in cultural tourism, waka building, education & training, & environmental restoration.

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Whangarei District Council

Te Waiariki Ngāwhā Springs Redevelopment and Enhancement - Project Manager

Support bringing on a project manager (pm) and purchase of specialist services to complete the application for a building consent and refine the business case, and subject it to due diligence.

Waipapa/Waitangi Toilet Capacity

Developing Projects ANT

To engage a Project Manager fro 12 months to complete three key applications that we have initiated but are unable to complete to approval and implementation stages, due to heavy workload

Twin Coast Discovery Route - Integrated Cycle Plan

Support for the next step in the Twin Coast Discovery Route (TCDR) programme: a package of business cases for transport improvements and township plans with project management support to enable the delivery of the programme.

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Far North District Council

Ambassador programme, monitoring and enforcement, portaloos, Additional servicing of public toilets, signage and bollards, temporary fencing, and an information and communication programme.

Ambassador programme, monitoring and enforcement, portaloos, Additional servicing of public toilets, signage and bollards, temporary fencing, and an information and communication programme.

Establishment of New Zealand's first commercial taro plantation

To establish NZ’s first taro plantation and provide employment opportunities in the Far North. This requires construction of all-weather shelter a building for processing plants, protecting the existing plant intellectual property and project oversight.

Cable Bay Car Parks

Bayley's Beach Access Boardwalk and Toilet update

Construction of tourism facilities (boardwalk and toilets) at Bayly's beach)

Kaipara Roading - Accessibility for High Productivity Motor Vehicles

To extend the accessibility of 50 Max (heavy vehicle class) and high productivity motor vehicles (HPMV) on the Kaipara road network through civil works on roads, culverts and bridges as part of the Kaipara Local Roading Package (Agreement 1) of 6 projects.

Te Rarawa Iwi Marae Renovations - Phase 2 - Te Rarawa Marae

Phase 2 renovations will focus on 5 Marae (Ohaki Marae, Te Rarawa Marae, Rangikohu Marae, Kotahitanga Marae and Matihetihe Marae)

Māori Battalion Museum

Maori Battalion Museum - stage one

Potahi Marae

Recladding of wharenui, painting, replace windows; repair wharenui roof, replace gutters and spouting, and connect the gutter system to tanks; repair wharekai roof.

Mataatua Ki Takou Marae

Renovation to the Mataatua Ki Takou Marae (Whare awhina renovations).

Whakamana Tangata

The Whakamana tangata initiative is to establish a drop in centre (in Dargaville) where information and evidence based treatment interventions are readily available and can be accessed closer to home with after hour supports. The project will support up to 250 individuals and whanau living in the Kaipara region affected by mental health and addiction.

Te Rawhiti Marae Renovation

Renovation of the marae wharekai, Renovation of the marae Kaumatua & Kuia Lounge (K&K Lounge) and Mattress Storage room, Roof replacement of the marae and the K&K Lounge and Mattress Storage room

Tai Tokerau Northland Economic Action Plan Portfolio Management

Provide project and portfolio management support - this application is to allow the continued operation.

Tai Tokerau Northland Economic Action Plan Portfolio Management - Second Year Application

The continued operation of the Portfolio Management function for the next two years

Twin Coast Discovery Route - Wayfinding Signage

Support for the next step in the Twin Coast Discovery Route (TCDR) programme: a package of business cases for transport improvements and township plans with project management support to enable the delivery of the programme.

Te Rarawa Iwi Marae Renovations - Phase 2 - Rangikohu Marae

Phase 2 renovations will focus on 5 Marae (Ohaki Marae, Te Rarawa Marae, Rangikohu Marae, Kotahitanga Marae and Matihetihe Marae)

Te Rarawa Iwi Marae Renovations - Phase 1 - Roma Marae

Phase 1 renovations will focus on 4 Marae (Te Uri o Hina Marae, Roma Marae, Manukau Marae and Ngai Tupoto)

Waihapa Marae

Repair roofing, upgrade electrical wiring, and repair ceiling, gates, and fencing.

Mangawhai Community Park Public Toilet Facility

Te Pū o Te Wheke - The Heart of Ngāpuhi

Project Management & Business Case development (feasibility completion). Includes a commercial, economic, sustainability & cost-feasibility, business plan & master plan for Kaikohe.

Academy for Retention of Wahine Māori

This a pilot project to develop a Health and Beauty Academy at Kamo High School to provide relevant industry skills for wāhine in Kamo and includes pathways into high school education and employment. The focus will be on wāhine Māori (60%+) but all learners will be included. This programme will also provide local rangatahi with work skills and networks to identified local employment opportunities in Kamo and surrounding areas.

Here Tangata Here Whenua - Motatau Marae

Environmental & landscape planning for each Motatau & Miria marae with an approach to planting, cleaning waterways & identifying sources of water. Also, the renovation & maintenance of Motatau wharenui with the replacement of the roof of Manu Korihi

Waikare Inlet Oyster Shell Clean Up/Recycling & Farm Re-establishment (Grant)

To demolish and rebuild eight hectares of the Waikare Oyster farm.

Te Rarawa Iwi Marae Renovations - Phase 1 - Mānukau Marae

Phase 1 renovations will focus on 4 Marae (Te Uri o Hina Marae, Roma Marae, Manukau Marae and Ngai Tupoto)

Maungaturoto Toilets and Carpark

Provision of toilet and carparking facilities at Maungaturoto

Lincoln St Reserve Public Toilet Facility

Te Rarawa Iwi Marae Renovations - Phase 2 - Kotahitanga Marae

Phase 2 renovations will focus on 5 Marae (Ohaki Marae, Te Rarawa Marae, Rangikohu Marae, Kotahitanga Marae and Matihetihe Marae)

Kaipara Roading - Waipoua River Road Business Case

To complete an investigation into widening and sealing 1.5km from State Highway 12 to Waipoua Visitor Information Centre as part of the Kaipara Local Roading Package (Agreement 1) of 6 projects.

Alamar Crescent Public Toilet Facility

Project to Establish the Employer Support Package for Northland

Addressing the current and future labour shortages for Northland. Supporting the employment of an increased number of youth who are at risk of long term unemployment as well as identifying local workforce needs to assist with labour shortages

Hort NZ Coordinator

Coordinator for Northland

Matakohe Toilets and Footpath

Provision of toilet facilities and footpaths at Matakohe

Te Rarawa Iwi Marae Renovations - Phase 2 - Ohaki Marae

Phase 2 renovations will focus on 5 Marae (Ohaki Marae, Te Rarawa Marae, Rangikohu Marae, Kotahitanga Marae and Matihetihe Marae)

Ōtīria Sports Club/ Community Space Renovation

consists of building repairs, upgrading and extending the carpark, fencing the sports ground, and installing outdoor field lighting for the Otiria Sports Club/community space

New Zealand Chinese Association (NZCA) Ventnor Memorial Project

Contribute towards a memorial to commemorate the 1902 sinking of the SS Ventnor off the Hokianga Coast.

Ōhaeawai Visitors Centre

Build and Indigenous visitor experience based on the Ngati Rangi narrative pertaining to the Battle of Ohaeawai and key local identities of the time. Existing building Ngawha Native School will be renovated as part of the project.

Kai Iwi Lakes Visitor Amentities

Kai Iwi Lakes Project