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.

Te Waihekeora Pipe Network Extension (Kaipara Pipeline)

To develop a large bore water pipeline between the Initial stage of the Kaipara Water Scheme and the Kaihu River enabling provision of water to a wider area, future proofing of pipeline connecting the Kaipara Delta to a reliable Kaihu River source and enablement of quadrupling the irrigated development across the Kaipara Agricultural Delta to 4000ha.

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

Te Tai Tokerau Worker Redeployment Package – Next Phase

The Recipient will use the Funding to deliver the 15 Project Elements approved by Cabinet Committee on the 18 May 2020 as part of the Redeployment fund.

Commissioning Infrastructure and Mid North Pipeline - Pipeline

To build commissioning infrastructure at Otawere Reservoir and construct a 15 kilometre water distribution pipeline for the Mid North.

State Highway Package - SH 11/10 Puketona Intersection

To build a roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 10 and State Highway 11 at Puketona Junction, as part of the wider "State Highway Package" of 18 projects.

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.

Commissioning Infrastructure and Mid North Pipeline - Otawere Reservoir

To build commissioning infrastructure at Otawere Reservoir and construct a 15 kilometre water distribution pipeline for the Mid North.

Overhaul and Modernise Key Visitor Infrastructure at Waitangi

To replace and improve critical infrastructure on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and wider estate, with a focus on historical buildings and other assets that are nearing their end of life.

Northland Water Storage - Matawii Reservoir - Construction

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

Active Modes Urban Shared Paths Programme (IRG) - Port Road – Roading Improvements

The project will enable Whangarei District Council to construct a bridge and expand a portion of Port Road from two to four lanes and to also include a cycle/walking pathway ($10 million).

State Highway Package - Waipapa Intersection Improvement deal

Waipapa Intersection Improvement

Business Support Grants Programme - Northland

Funding to Local Delivery Partner for Cyclone Gabrielle interim business support package

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 CRP - Awanui Scheme Upgrade

To upgrade the current flood protection facilities in Awanui, Kaitāia.

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.

Dargaville Te Kōpuru Stopbank (RIF Tranche 1) - Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust

The Project is for construction of an approximately 11km stop-bank along the river-right bank of the Wairoa River between Dargaville and Te Kopuru that protects productive land and other assets from a 1 in 100 year flood event

Upgrades of infrastructure, paths and walkways in Ahipara, Awanui and Kaitāia

To upgrade the car parking, pathways, playgrounds, seating and install lighting and art works with a cultural overlay to improve the infrastructure and streetscape of Ahipara, Awanui and Kaitāia.

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

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

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

To undertake water / irrigation project in the Kaipara 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.

Mid-North Sports Package - Lindvart Park, Sportsville Kaikohe

To construct new facilities that accommodate 25 different sports to service the Far North and upgrade court facilities, roading, car parking improvements and safer access to Lindvart Park in Kaikohe.

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.

Te Rarawa Bells Produce Packhouse Development

Construction of a new packhouse and coolstore to facilitate an expansion of Bells' horticulture production

State Highway Package - SH 1/11 Kawakawa Intersection

To build a roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 1 and State Highway 11 in Kawakawa, as part of the wider "State Highway Package" of 18 projects.

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.

Kaipara Kickstart: Replacement Funding for Unsealed Roading Improvements (IRG)

Funding will meet the $4.91 million shortfall in National Land Transport Funding (NLTF) co-funding that was anticipated under an existing Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) contract with Kaipara District Council.This is less than the $5 million presented to IRG Ministers. The PDU has confirmed the NLTF shortfall is $4.91 million.

Manea Footprints of Kupe

Manea Footprints of Kupe

Kaipara CRP - Raupō Upgrade

To install dual sluice gates and a single floodgate assembly on a canal at Ruawai.

FNDC jetties - Pukenui, Unahi, Rangitāne

To undertake a group of projects to upgrade jetties at Pukenui, Unahi and Rangitāne.

Active Modes Urban Shared Paths Programme - Raumanga Shared Path

To construct a series of shared walking and biking pathways and associated civil works in Whangarei central and surrounding suburbs.

Northland CRP - Moerewa

To upgrade the current flood protection facilities for Moerewa township.

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.

Development of the Kaihū Valley Rail Trail

To complete construction of sections of the Kaihū Valley Rail Trail, a 36km walking and cycle trail from Dargaville to Donnelly’s Crossing, on the west coast of the Kaipara District.

Development of Kaikohe Berryfruit Packhouse

To construct a new packhouse, coolstore and staff facilities and an extension of the Kaikohe Berryfruit strawberry growing platform.

Paihia Wharf Extension & Upgrade Project

Paihia Wharf

Kaitāia Te Hiku Sports Hub

To construct an indoor aquatic and fitness centre in Kaitāia.

Kauri Museum (IRG)

To construct and fit out a science and discovery centre, collections/research centre, build the forest walkway and renovate the Gumdiggers Café at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe.

Development of Te Aupōuri water storage reservoir

Establish a water storage reservoir that enables Te Aupōuri to introduce horticulture operations on its whenua at Te Raite station near Houhora

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.

Mid-North Sports Package - Kerikeri Domain (IRG)

Construction or completion of the following works contained in the Kerikeri Domain Management Plan:a) Basketball court – replacing existing basketball court, installing new basketball hoop, paint linemarking;b) Skatepark – upgrade existing skatepark to concrete and paint works;c) Exercise area – install seated leg press, shoulder grinder, overhead press/lateral pulldown combo and ab/stretching bench onto new concrete exercise equipment pads;d) Lighting – install new light towers and lighting columns and associated electrical reticulation;e) Walking track – widen existing walking track and installation of cycle stands, storyboards, drinking fountains and park benches;f) BBQ/Pavilion area – install barbeque and associated services, install wifi access;g) Shade sails – install shade sail;h) Parking lot – complete paintworks for accessible car parks, install seats under shade sail and tree planting;i) Playground – install rubber matting and playground equipment; andj) Miscellaneous – works in relation to new cenotaph and new building.

Development of Hihiaua Cultural Centre

To construct an 800 seat multi-cultural performing arts venue in Whangārei.

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.

Te Kao Community Microgrid

To enable local Māori economic development by constructing a solar and wind powered microgrid connected to a community battery ensuring consistency of low cost energy supply to the community and local businesses.

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.

Development of Ruakākā Recreation Centre

To complete stage one construction of the new Recreation Centre at Ruakākā that includes a gymnasium and meeting rooms.

Mangawhai Package (jetty, community and infrastructure facilities) (IRG) - Shared Pathway

To construct 3.2km of shared pathways, made up of concrete, timber boardwalk or aggregate and will be completed simultaneously with other community transport improvements.

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.

Training to Enable Redeployment of Forestry Workers

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.

Kauri Dieback Project

Northland Regional Council (NRC) is working with the Te Araroa Trail Trust, towards the Northland Kauri Dieback Programme to develop a kauri based walking tourism venture and to prevent kauri dieback

Northland Energy Bridge Investigations

To upgrade the transmission and distribution electricity network in Northland to improve energy resilience for Northland, Auckland and beyond.

Upgrading a timber treatment plant near Whangārei

The project is to build a new Timber Treatment Plant.

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.

Pohe Island Bike Park (IRG)

The project will develop a bike park located at William Fraser Memorial Park on Pohe Island in Whangarei. The project includes upgrades to an existing building to provide an all-weather multi-use facility and surrounding landscaping and other works.

Mid-North Sports Package - Waipapa

To develop five football fields, a carpark, a small changing room and toilet facility, including the necessary civil works.

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.

He Korowai Trust housing infrastructure (IRG)

To develop 24 sites for houses on land owned by the He Korowai Trust, which will include the site works, services, connections, internal roads and cover the consent costs and professional fees.

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

Maungaturoto Dementia Care Facility (IRG)

This project is to complete construction of a new purpose built secure facility for dementia care in Maungaturoto, as part of an existing rest home complex.

Mangonui Waterfront Facilities Enhancement and Regeneration (IRG)

The project will create 30-40 additional vehicle parks, a pontoon and jetty, and improve access to and along the Mangonui Waterfront. The scope has been narrowed to fit within the announced CIP funding figure of $1.75 million by removing one pontoon, wharf extension truck turning area, and a 4km shared pathway.The PDU recommends increasing government funding from $1.5m to $1.75m because Far North Holdings Ltd has advised that a $250,000 shortfall would not enable it to include the pontoon and jetty within the project scope.This additional funding from the original amount approved will need to be met from the IRG contingency.

Te Uri O Hau Avocado Orchard Development

Establish a 20 hectare avocado orchard near Te Kōpuru in the upper Kaipara, Northland

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.

Northland Regional Council - Lower Whangatane Spillway Stopbank Setback

The project aims to reposition the Lower Whangatane Spillway stopbank at the Quarry Road Bridge area near Kaitāia to increase capacity of flood spillway.

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.

Northland Rugby (IRG)

The Recipient will use the Funding to deliver the construction of four buildings(comprising a club room, changing rooms, a gym and an office) at 136 Riverside Drive,Whangarei, as

Mussel Spat Farm in Whangape Harbour

Establish a mussel spat catching farm in 2.07 hectares of consented water space in the Whangape Harbour

Kaipara CRP - Dargaville to Te Kōpuru Stopbank

To upgrade the existing 10.7 kilometre stopbank from Dargaville to Te Kopuru.

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.

Waimamaku Community Solar

To enable Māori economic resilience development in Waimamaku, Te Tai Tokerau by constructing and installing solar power and batteries to Waimamaku – Te Whakamaharatanga Marae, Waimamaku Resource Centre, Waimamaku Bar and Grill, Four Square and GAS Petrol Station, providing consistent and reliable power

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.

Restoring the Mauri of Matapōuri

Russell Wharf Upgrade

Upgrade to Russell Wharf

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

Animal Shelters (IRG)

The project will deliver two new fully compliant animal shelters at 303 Bonnett Road, Kaitaia and 271 Ngapuhi Road, Kaikohe.

Programme support for Cyclone Recovery in Tai Tokerau

To deliver a programme of support for cyclone recovery and deliver multiple regional promotional campaigns throughout summer 2023-2024.

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.

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.

Whāngārei Boys High School (IRG)

The project will develop an engineering academy / facility on the school site. The development consists primarily of a 20m x 20m (400m2) x 5m high workshop building and associated works. The building will be used as a practical engineering and trades training facility for students from Whangarei Boy’s High School and surrounding schools from the district.

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.

Dargaville Racecourse (IRG)

The project is to secure a Private Plan Change to the Kaipara District Plan. The purpose of the change is to allow subdivision and development of land currently owned by Dargaville Racing Club Incorporated into a multi-use development site, encompassing a large residential area with a range of affordable housing, a 120 unit retirement village, a reserve, and a commercial area for shops, cafes and appropriate light commercial.

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.

Paihia Waterfront Development (IRG)

This project will create a “basin” off the Paihia foreshore through the construction of two reef-type breakwaters in the vicinity of Motumaire Island, a rock abutment. This project will also complete associated dredging work at Horututu Beach, which create a new vessel navigation channel and allow vessel movement within the new basin.

Pungaere Road Seal Extension

LB Chicksen Trustees Ltd - Primary Producer Finance Scheme

The Borrower is based in Northland and the business of the Borrower that is being supported by the Facility is an avocado orchard.

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.

Kaiwaka footbridges (IRG)

Construct two bridges in Kaiwaka, which are approximately 25 metres each in length. The project will also construct a pathway with associated landscaping which will provide safe walking and cycling through Kaiwaka township. The pathway will link shops, schools, public transport stops and the park so that the community do not have to navigate SH1 to move around the township

Development of Paparoa Housing

To complete the development of a 29-lot subdivision including civil works and subdivision services that includes construction of three homes and a community centre purposely designed for retirement living.

Northland Inc (IRG)

To provide financial support to Northland Economic Development Agency for portfolio management of economic development investment in the region.

Development of Pakinga Pā Historic Site

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

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.

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

State Highway Package - SH 12 / Rāwene Road Intersection

To improve the State Highway 12 and Rawene Road intersection to address safety issues, as part of the wider "State Highway Package" of 18 projects.

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.

Burnage Road Orchards Limited - Primary Producer Finance Scheme

The Borrower is based in Pukenui, Northland and the business of the Borrower that is being supported by the Facility is an avocado orchard

Northland Region Lidar Survey

Detailed topographic survey, utilising laser scanning (LiDAR) for the entire Northland region.

Wilding Conifer Control Programme - Awanui River

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

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.

Te Kōkiri Āta

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

Beach Produce Limited - Primary Producer Finance Scheme

The Borrower is based in Dargaville, Northland and the business of the Borrower that is being supported by the Facility is a kumara farm (Borrower's Business).

Mid-North Sports Package - Te Haa

The project will construct, Te Haa o Te Ao “The Breath of the World,” an entranceway sculpture and beautification of the roundabout at State Highway 10 and Kerikeri Road intersection. The project has been re-scoped to align with the IRG funding approved in principle. The recipient will deliver “Stage One” which is the sculpture, and at a later date deliver “Stage Two” the landscaping, with their own funding. Noting the original scope included both stages.

Alpine Angus NZ Ltd - Primary Producer Finance Scheme

The Borrower is based in Moerewa, Northland and the business of the Borrower that is being supported by the Facility is a sheep & beef farm.

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.

J & D Adolph Ltd- Primary Producer Finance Scheme

The Borrower is based in Kaipara and the business of the Borrower that is being supported by the Facility is kumara farmer who also fattens lambs (Borrower's Business).

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.

Business Case Development for North Auckland (rail) Line Upgrade

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

Ngapuhi Marae Refurbishments - Tauwhara Marae (Stage 1)

The refurbishment of Tauwhara Marae

Active Modes Urban Shared Paths Programme (IRG) - Kamo Shared Path, Kensington Park Link

The project will enable Whangarei District Council to construct more shared biking and walking pathways in Kamo, Raumanga and Tikipunga within the urban Whangarei area ($6 million), construct a bridge and expand a portion of Port Road from two to four lanes and to also include a cycle/walking pathway ($10 million).

Active Modes Urban Shared Paths Programme (IRG) - Tikipunga Cycle Trail, Stage 2

The project will enable Whangarei District Council to construct more shared biking and walking pathways in Kamo, Raumanga and Tikipunga within the urban Whangarei area ($6 million)

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.

Wilding Conifer Control Programme - Dargaville

Kaitāia Digital Hub

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