Funding Projects

Regional Rail Investment (1 of 2)

2018 / 2019 - Investment in rail network maintenance in regions, including surge regions, where PGF will also invest in regional economic development initiatives.

Regional Rail Investment (2 of 2)

2019 / 2020 - Investment in rail network maintenance in regions, including surge regions, where PGF will also invest in regional economic development initiatives.

Departmental Opex over 10 years

Deferred Maintenance and Drainage Improvements

The project will comprise carrying out deferred maintenance, implementing renewal or improvement works and undertaking scope of works inspections on KiwiRail's drainage and culvert systems (and any ancillary works) in the following regions: Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, East Coast, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu, Otago, Southland, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, West Coast, and Whanganui. Generally in accordance with the Timetable and Scope of Works as set out in Appendix One.

Wilding Conifer Programme

New Zealand Regional Elevation Data Capture Project - PARENT DEAL

To capture Light Detecting and Radar (LiDAR) 'elevation' data across 10 regions to develop a nationally consistent and open dataset covering the majority of New Zealand.

State Highway Package - PGF and RIO NZTA Admin Costs

To administrate the delivery of a group of 18 projects in the State Highway Package that supports regional economic development and addresses key challenges of NZ's regional state highway network including safety risks, resilience and congestion problems, accessibility and travel time reliability.

Aqua Intel Aotearoa Programme - Regional water projects and aquifer mapping - Phase Three

To undertake water projects across four regions including drilling, surface water flows, wetland water storage, high-flow harvesting and airborne electromagnetics for aquifer mapping/modelling, as part of the Aqua Intel Aotearoa (AIA) programme.

Regional Pacific Employment Support Service

To expand the support for at-risk Pacific Peoples into employment, education and training through extension of the 'Tupu Aotearoa' programme into multiple regions.

TradeUp Regional Apprenticeship Programme

To provide a regional apprenticeship programme that supports apprentices and respective employers within multiple sectors/industries including construction, primary, manufacturing and engineering, and wood processing.

National - Regional Flood Warning Infrastructure Upgrades and Installation

To upgrade and install new and reliable telemetered flood warning infrastructure to provide stronger data and better enable forecasting to reduce the impacts of adverse weather before, during and post flood events.

Facilitate the Training and Support for Workers

To support the training and redeployment of jobseekers and workers.

Project Crimson Trees That Count

Funding to support the Trees That Count programme to grow its regional and national presence. This will attract corporate and private funding for the planting of native trees.

The Howard League Driver Licence Initiative

Development and expansion of our Unlicenced Driver's Programme to promote NEET work readiness

Primary Sector Workforce Package

To support a Primary Sector Redeployment Workforce Package within the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Predator Free 2050 - Surge Regions: Northland Regional Council Tai Tokerau

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

Wellington Regional Erosion Control Initiative (WRECI)

Matariki Tū Rākau

Matariki Tu Rakau plantings will create a national trail of living salutes for service men and women of the Defence Force that complement our time-honoured War Memorials. They will be places where whanau, communities, and visitors can visit in years to come to reflect and appreciate the work and sacrifices of our service people. In October of 2019, Te Uru Rakau (Forestry New Zealand) extended the commemorative nature of Matariki Tu Rakau to include other commemorative projects. For example, applications can be submitted to commemorate those who have demonstrated innovation, entrepreneurship, improved the lives of others, or exemplified selfless voluntary service. These can include Maori leaders, philanthropic contributors, writers, artists, and others.

Fit For a Better World

INFLITE - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Poutama ki te taumata: Accelerating Māori enterprise development - PARENT

To provide development capital for catalysing growth in Māori enterprises and small-medium scale collaborative Māori ventures.

Te Māhurehure Expansion Projects (IRG) - Te Taumata o Kupe

The construction of a purpose built facility that enables people to learn about the genesis of the arrival of Maori and Pasifika to New Zealand. The project will include the construction of an large additional wharenui, capable of holding wedding, school excursions, seminars, huihuinga and tourism; up to 5 contained units for artistic and accommodation purposes (Wahi Mahi); a facilities block; and parking

Predator Free 2050 - Surge Regions: West Coast Regional Council PF Lake Brunner

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

1BT Grants - National

KiwiRail Apprenticeship Programme

To support an apprenticeship programme within the Transport (Rail) sector that provides 100 apprenticeship places, enabling career pathways and the creation of backfill and support roles in KiwiRail.

Undertake a science programme to support trademark for Mānuka Honey

To undertake a series of science programmes, industry research and pursue trademark rights, to protect the value and positioning of the Manuka Honey Industry in New Zealand.

Tuia – Encounters 250 National Voyaging Event

Fund to support the delivery of regional components of the Tuia – Encounters 250 (Tuia 250) national voyaging event that will occur from October to December 2019.

Training to Support Redeployment for 460 Courses

To support the training and redeployment of jobseekers and workers within Ministry of Development courses/programmes.

Sentinel A Nuku

To develop a 'learn as you earn' apprenticeship programme to train young people in ecological, biodiversity or environmental employment across New Zealand through the Department of Conservation.

Conservation Activity - Tranche 2

Paataka Kai Business Plan and Investment Memorandum

To prepare a business plan and investment memorandum that will increase competition and Iwi/Māori opportunity to own/participate in the grocery retail industry and value chain, provide cross-Iwi consortium implementation and deliver nation-wide project impacts.

Predator Free 2050 - Surge Regions: Ngāti Awa - Whakatāne

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

The South Island Regional Driver HUB (The Driver HUB)

To deliver two driver mentor programmes in the West Coast, Otago and Canterbury regions that support the attainment of 336 full-licences and 1,104 restricted-licences with 52% consequently being supported into employment.

Accelerating Pasifika enterprise development

the Accelerating Pasifika enterprise development project will support a partnership based approach that provides access to development capital for small-medium sized Pasifika enterprises

Strawbs Limited - Hazlitt Family Trust - Primary Producer Finance Scheme

The Borrower is based in Auckland and Waikato and the business of the Borrower that is being supported by the Facility is a strawberry farm (Borrower's Business).

Establishment of national shearing training programme - Pilot schemes

To develop two regional wool harvesting (shearing and wool handling) pilot training programmes (Gisborne/Hawke's Bay and Otago) that will provide 150 new jobs and the upskilling of 120 current employees.

Fonterra Operations Regional Apprenticeship Programme

To support a regional apprenticeship programme within the Primary sector (Dairy) with employment of 44 apprentices in Fonterra Operations.

MHAS Trademark Project: Protecting the term "Manuka Honey" internationally for all New Zealanders (Loan)

The project is to ensure that the term "manuka honey" is protected around the world for all New Zealanders, as a term representing manuka honey from New Zealand. The location is where manuka honey is produced, extracted, packed or sold.

Planting of Mānuka seedlings

Funding to plant 1.8 million seedlings to develop commercial Manuka plantations. A total of 1.67 million manuka seedlings were purchased and planted.

Whenua Oho Ltd - Te Te Kapungā (T.K.) Dewes - Phase 2

Te Korowai o Papatūānuku | Āwhitu Peninsula

HEB Apprenticeship and Reskilling Programme

To establish a HEB Apprenticeship and Reskilling Programme to employ and support 40 Māori, Pasifika and Covid-19 displaced job seekers to enter into Level 4 apprenticeship careers in the construction industry.

Northpower Provincial Apprentice Initiative

To employ and support Māori, Pasifika and Covid-19 displaced jobseekers into apprenticeship careers in the electric supply industry across the Bay of Plenty, Tai Tokerau/ Northland and Waikato regions.

Explore Tourism - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Te Māhurehure Expansion Projects - Te Kāingā Atawhai Papakāinga Housing Project

To construct an urban Māori housing development at Te Māhurehure marae that includes 6x one-bed apartments, 4x two-bed and 4x three-bed two-storied apartments and traditional elements of Papakāinga.

Rotary 100 Forests of Peace and Remembrance Project (2)

1BT Topups for Hill Country Erosion

Predator Free 2050 - Remove and Protect (ZIP)

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

GWRC Riparian Management Programme

Motutapu Land Restoration Project

The Project focuses on tribal-led restoration of the mauri of Motutapu through the planting of up to 123,200 trees and shrubs, across 28 hectares of whenua at Hukunui.

Procurement Contract - The Provision of Training Services for Marae Digital Connectivity - Northland, Waikato, Manawatū-Whanganui

Cook Brothers Group Limited Regional Apprenticeship Programme

To support a multi-region apprenticeship programme (level 4) for the Construction industry employing Māori, Pasifika and Covid-19 displaced jobseekers within Cooks Construction.

Apollo Aviation commercialisation of autonomous aircraft

To establish a commercially operating freight business using certified NZ planes fitted with Merlin Labs Inc US technology and seek Civil Aviation Authority for use of autonomous flight in New Zealand.

Regional Career Coordinators (5 roles) - Horticulture and Viticulture

Funding 5 fixed term regional co-ordination roles in Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Top of the South, Otago and Tertiary space (Massey and Lincoln Universities at present) to transition people into the horticulture and viticulture sectors. Targets include 60-90 new apprentices per region, as well as 60-120 entering a hort/vit degree programme as a consequence of the project.

Building Economic Development Capability in the Provinces

To create an economic development ecosystem that supports delivery of government policy and funding initiatives.

Predator Free 2050 - Micro kill trap

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy/Study

Upper North Island Port Study

Predator Free 2050 - Airbow Multi-Species Re-setting Traps

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

Aqua Intel Aotearoa Programme - Regional water opportunities development - Phase Two

To build on regional assessments reports and water storage opportunities in four regions, Northland, Tairāwhiti, Otago and Southland, as part of the Aqua Intel Aotearoa (AIA) programme.

Technical Upskilling and Training for Miro Blueberry Orchards

To establish a Technical Production training and Pastoral Care programme for whānau working on Miro blueberry orchards across New Zealand.

Conservation Activity - Tranche 1

Predator Free 2050 - Spitfire Project

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

Procurement Contract - The Provision of Training Services for Marae Digital Connectivity - Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay

AUT Living Laboratories Project

Funding to establish a research platform for using large-scale forest restoration in agricultural landscapes. This restoration is to improve native biodiversity, carbon sequestration and sustainability.

Puāwai: flourishing together (Datacom's proposal for regional growth)

To support a Business Case for Digital Excellence Hubs in two or three regional cities, with a goal of creating 1000 new jobs for New Zealanders

Scion - Extending the planting season

Travelmore International - Inbound Tourism Operators

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

ITO Loan - Southern World NZ

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

China Travel Services (New Zealand) Limited - Inbound Tourism Operators

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Seasonz Travel - Inbound Tourism Operators

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

New Zealand Journeys - Inbound Tourism Operators

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

General Travel New Zealand Limited - Inbound Tourism Operators

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Pan Pacific - Inbound Tourism Operators

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

ITO Loan - Pacific Destination

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

ITO Loan - ID New Zealand

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Sand Safaris and Dune Riders - Tourism Asset Protection Programme

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

Predator Free 2050 - Norbormide

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

University of Canterbury - Restoration Ambassador Contract extension

Norwood Regional Apprentice Programme

To support a multi-region apprenticeship programme for the Primary sector (Automotive Heavy Engineering - Agricultural Equipment) employing Māori, Pasifika and Covid-19 displaced jobseekers within Norwood.

Predator Free 2050 - Flexi-Comms System

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

Internship FNZ

NZDFI Drylands - Durable Hardwood Industry

A research and development project to improve the supply of elite durable eucalypt species (E. bosistoana and E. globodeia). The long-term aim of New Zealand Dryland Forests Initiative is to create a multi-regional sustainable project durable hardwood products value chain in New Zealand.

Wellington Regional Erosion Control Initiative (WRECI) Expansion

Trees for Survival

Poplar and Willow Research Trust

Scion - Towards native trees establishment success

Funding for research to address weed control options to improve the effectiveness of planting programmes.

Predator Free 2050 - Backcountry Camara (ZIP)

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

AgResearch - silvopastoral module development

Brazier Scaffolding Regional Apprenticeship Programme

To support a multi-region apprenticeship programme (level 4) for the Building and Construction sector (Scaffolding) employing Māori, Pasifika and Covid-19 displaced jobseekers within Brazier Scaffolding.

Landcare Research Social licence and barriers to planting

This research project will identify: •

NZGHT Wetland margin planting

Predator Free 2050 - Auto Rebait Reset Traps

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

Predator Free 2050 - Auto Dispense lure

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

Predator Free 2050 - Aerial Microtrap T2M project

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

NZPPI Plant Production Biosecurity Accreditation Scheme (PPBAS)

The goal of the Plant Producers Biosecurity Accreditation Scheme project is to establish a biosecurity scheme that supports a professional approach to managing biosecurity across the plant production industry. This funding will be used to develop industry standards to reduce the risk of spreading pests and pathogens through plant production systems. This is stage 2 of a 3-stage project. This will support:•

Continuation of the pilot camera solution paired with AI which provides real-time data to freedom campers

Continuation of the pilot camera solution paired with AI which provides real-time data to freedom campers

The Responsible Camping Education Campaign

The Responsible Camping Education Campaign

Aqua Intel Aotearoa Programme - Regional water needs assessments - Phase One

To provide assessment reports on water storage opportunities for the regions of Otago, Northland and Southland, as part of the Aqua Intel Aotearoa (AIA) programme.

Guidance to extend native seedling planting season

Predator Free 2050 - Long Life Lures

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

ITO Loan - Southern Crossings Ltd

Touch of Spice - Inbound Tourism Operators

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

ITO Loan - Terra Nova Coach Tours

ITO Loan - Active Adventures

Volkai (Leisure Time Tours Limited) - Inbound Tourism Operators

To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.

NZFFA Cypress Clones Performance Trials

Ambassador programme Technology Pilot

Ambassador programme Technology Pilot

KTM Silviculture training programme

ZestIT Administration assistance application

Tāne's Tree Trust Cost-Effective Planting

Funding will be used to establish two planting and regeneration demonstration areas over the three-year duration of the project. It will also be used to create factsheets, including case studies of best-practice, large-scale, low-cost establishment of native forest across a range of sites, planting, maintenance and monitoring plan templates. The factsheets and plan templates will be made available free to all agencies, NGOs, iwi, community groups, councils and the general public through TTT’s website and Te Uru Rakau portal.

Forest Growers Levy Trust - It's Time For Wood

AUT - Improving tree growth and resilience for accelerated reforestation

Predator Free 2050 - Digital Products

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

Landcare Research - Nutrient-rich wastes

Resource support for communities transforming into being age-friendly as an economic basis to their future

Resource support for communities transforming into being age-friendly as an economic basis to their future

Predator Free 2050 - Image Recognition

To undertake a programme of works to support Predator Free 2050 activate regional predator control and eradication projects.

NZPPI 1BT Native Tree Nursery Capability Building

Funding to develop a sector action plan. This plan is for native tree nurseries to address six critical capability issues. These issues will affect the success of seedling production in the One Billion Trees programme

Content Material For Marae Digital Connectivity Training Workshops

This proposal is for the development of training material content (“Marae Wi-Fi Digital Tool Kit”) which can be delivered and shared through training workshops with marae across New Zealand, as part of the Marae Connectivity program.

NZFFA Cypress canker predictive model

Scion - Remeasurement of selected enrichment/assisted reversion trials

Funding to re-start indigenous and mixed forest trials from the 1980s to provide information on optimal planting regimes.

FICA Building a Sustainable Silviculture Sector

Rotary 100 Forests of Peace and Remembrance Project

Rotary's Forests of Peace and Remembrance Project will encourage communities to plant native trees as living memorials honouring worthy causes. This includes our New Zealand Defence Force members past and present, and post-World War One Influenza victims. The funding was used to provide additional capacity to carry out 90 to 100 stakeholder meetings across the country and provide a scoping report which formed the basis of an application for funding to plant native forests of remembrance. Outputs of the project•

SNIWC Wood is Good education programme

Refurbishing The Pacific Crystal Palace

Renewing a venue that is the keystone of regional arts festivals – the Palace is erected in Wanaka, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Hamilton and also Hawkes Bay as the lynch-pin venue. These festivals are part of the life-blood of their communities

SBNI Million Metres Streams project

To bridge a funding gap created by sponsors withdrawing their support post-Covid. Funding will cover salaries for three staff for eight months and associated operating has One Billion Trees investment of, to ensure the 2020 planting programme is completed, and planning for the 2021 planting programme is underway. The Sustainable Business Network will retain 2.4 FTE roles after the project is complete.

Tāne's Tree Trust Practical Guide to Managing Tōtara Forests

COVID - Tāne's Tree Trust - Managing delays in planting natives due to COVID-19

Kaikōura Zones Pilot (Extension to Campermate)

Kaikoura Zones Pilot (Extension to Campermate)

Wilding Conifer Control Programme - Implementing the Wildings Relief Package

NZFFA Website Refresh

FICA Generation Programme Stage 1

Permanent Forests NZ Nursery Practice Guidelines Project

Funding to interview experienced ex-forest nurserymen to capture how best to grow large volumes of native tree seedlings (open ground, bare-root) that are robust and low cost.

Te Kapunga Dewes - Supporting increased Māori participation in forestry

New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated - additional capacity

NZPPI Pivot of 1BT application to SFFF