Funding Projects
456 projects funded through Kanoa programmes
Showing 200 of 456 projects
Wai Ariki Hot Springs Spa Construction
Pukeroa Lakefront Holdings LimitedTo construct a Spa and wellness facility on the Rotorua Lakefront that will provide 5-Star wellness orientated spa/bathing services.
$45,000,000
approved
$45,000,000 paid
0Dolomite Point Redevelopment Project (DPRP), Punakaki, West Coast
Department of Conservation - HamiltonTo complete a significant redevelopment of key visitor facilities and infrastructure and enrich the visitor experience, improve traffic safety and give profile to the cultural significance of Dolomite Point.
$28,100,000
approved
$27,090,029 paid
109 jobs
The Whale Trail - Shared path from Picton to Kaikōura
Marlborough Kaikōura Trail TrustTo construct a new cycle and walking track from Picton to Kaikōura.
$26,000,000
approved
$22,048,784 paid
57 jobs
Rebuild of Rotorua Museum - Manifesto Contingency
Rotorua Lakes CouncilTo restore the Rotorua Museum and surrounding Government Gardens in order to preserve cultural and historic assets.
$20,000,000
approved
$15,000,000 paid
Rotorua Lakefront Development - Provincial Growth Fund
Rotorua Lakes CouncilTo develop Rotorua Lakefront to a world class standard and develop the amenity and deliver transformational outcomes for the city and wider region.
$19,900,000
approved
$19,900,000 paid
Hundertwasser Arts Centre and Wairau Māori Art Gallery - Physical project
Whangarei Art Museum TrustThe 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.
$18,503,170
approved
$18,503,170 paid
500 jobs
Construction of four visitor experience Hubs in Te Wai Pounamu
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae IncorporatedTo construct four visitor experience hubs throughout the region which connect key locations through interactive displays and storytelling of the history of the West Coast.
$17,873,625
approved
$15,991,125 paid
0Parihaka Infrastructure
Parihaka Papakainga TrustTo provide Parihaka Papakainga with stormwater, wastewater and portable water infrastructure, as well as other basic amenities for living and climate resilience.
$14,000,000
approved
$5,640,000 paid
128 jobs
Māori Battalion Museum - Development and Construction
The Waitangi National TrustDevelopment and construction of a Museum dedicated to the story of the Maori Battalion ("the Museum") on the Treaty Grounds
$13,991,000
approved
$13,991,000 paid
214 jobs
Waikato Regional Theatre Development
Momentum Waikato Community FoundationTo create a connected portfolio of tourism and creative destinations in Hamilton that will form the central section of a Waikato regional tourism trail.
$13,000,000
approved
$12,950,000 paid
589 jobs
Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui Redevelopment: Revitilisation of a key regional tourism asset.
Whanganui District CouncilTo revitalise the Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui, by constructing a new wing and upgrading the existing building.
$12,000,000
approved
$12,000,000 paid
18 jobs
Tūrangi Shared Paths, Kerbs and Channels Upgrade
Taupo District CouncilTo upgrade kerbs and channels in Tūrangi and extend cycle and walking networks in Taupō.
$11,775,000
approved
$11,775,000 paid
1 jobs
Development of Sarjeant Gallery
Whanganui District CouncilTo revitalise the Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui, by constructing a new wing and upgrading the existing building.
$11,600,000
approved
$11,600,000 paid
410 jobs
Tapuae Roa: Taranaki Crossing - Physical Works
Department of Conservation - HamiltonTo provide an enhanced visitor experience on Taranaki Maunga, including upgrading existing tracks, construction of a new bridge, and a new visitor hut.
$10,300,000
approved
$6,900,000 paid
133 jobs
Kaikōura Marine Development Programme Part 1 - Wakatu Quay
Kaikoura District CouncilTo construct new hospitality and retail facilities including community amenities in a re-development of Wakatu Quay in Kaikōura.
$10,180,000
approved
$9,600,000 paid
52 jobs
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts - Physical Work
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited (In Receivership and in Liquidation)To build a new gondola at Whakapapa Ski field.
$10,000,000
approved
$10,000,000 paid
438 jobs
Whakatāne Riverfront Revitalisation - Cluster
Whakatāne District CouncilTo redevelop the Whakatāne riverfront where it meets the central business district, into a world-class small town destination.
$9,600,000
approved
58 jobs
Construction of Kawatiri Coastal Trail
Charleston - Westport Coastal Trail TrustTo construct a grade 2 family friendly 42 km walking and cycling trail between Charleston and Westport in the Buller District of the West Coast.
$9,360,000
approved
$9,359,247 paid
31 jobs
Te Awa Cycleway Hamilton to Cambridge section (IRG)
Hamilton City CouncilTo construct a three-metre-wide, 20-kilometre-long shared cycleway featuring boardwalks and bridges, from Hamilton to the Cambridge Velodrome as part of the path along the Waikato River from Ngāruawahia to Horahora.
$8,330,000
approved
$8,330,000 paid
111 jobs
Doubtful Sound - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Doubtful SoundTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$8,100,000
approved
$8,100,000 paid
Upgrades of infrastructure, paths and walkways in Ahipara, Awanui and Kaitāia
Far North District CouncilTo 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.
$7,658,000
approved
$7,658,000 paid
57 jobs
Ngāti Awa Whakatāne Kāinga Tourism Hub
Whakatāne Kāinga ProjectTo accelerate the development of the Army Hall Building into the Whakatāne Tourism Hub, situated on the Whakatāne River Shores.
$7,600,000
approved
$1,350,000 paid
10 jobs
Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa
Methven Adventures LimitedTo build a hot pools and spa complex in Methven heated with solar energy.
$7,500,000
approved
$7,500,000 paid
10 jobs
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited - Liquidator and Receiver Loan
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited (In Receivership and in Liquidation)To provide further funding to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited Receivers to continue operating the Whakapapa ski field assets for the 2024 ski season while in Liquidation and Receivership.
$7,300,000
approved
$7,300,000 paid
Development of Northern Adventure Experience from Kawakawa to the Bay of Islands
Keteriki LimitedTo 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.
$6,982,965
approved
$6,982,965 paid
3 jobs
MIlford Sound - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Milford SoundTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$6,700,000
approved
$6,700,000 paid
Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust - QE Health Enabling Works
Pukeroa Lakefront Holdings LimitedTo construct a spa and wellness facility on the Rotorua Lakefront that will provide 5-Star wellness orientated spa/bathing services.
$6,500,000
approved
$6,500,000 paid
74 jobs
Clutha Gold Great Ride
Clutha District CouncilTo extend the existing 73km Clutha Gold Great Ride by an additional 63km, from Lawrence to Waihola via Milton.
$6,500,000
approved
$6,500,000 paid
QE Health Rebuild - Loan
QE HealthTo construct a purpose built facility that will house Queen Elizabeth Health on the Rotorua Lakefront, ensuring the retention of highly skilled jobs.
$6,500,000
approved
$6,500,000 paid
Te Ānau wastewater
Southland District CouncilConstruction of a new land-based wastewater disposal system at Te Anau
$6,500,000
approved
$6,500,000 paid
STAPP - Southern Discoveries
Southern DiscoveriesTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$6,430,000
approved
$6,430,000 paid
STAPP - Te Puia
Te Puia NZMACI Limited PartnershipApproved funding as part of the Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Programme.
$6,122,000
approved
$6,122,000 paid
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited - Administrators Loan
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited (In Receivership and in Liquidation)To provide short term bridging finance to ensure or Ruapehu Alpine Lifts continues to operate while in voluntary administration.
$6,000,000
approved
$6,000,000 paid
Masterplan for Oparara Basin
Tourism West CoastTo undertake a number of infrastructure upgrades including the restoration of cultural interpretation signage and panels - on the walking tracks, carparking and toilet facilities, valley viewing area and the access road.
$5,700,000
approved
$3,013,640 paid
56 jobs
Whakarewarewa Forest Development - Provincial Growth Fund
Rotorua Lakes CouncilTo develop the lead infrastructure, improve the user experience, help monetise the asset of the forest for mana whenua through tourism infrastructure.
$5,500,000
approved
$5,500,000 paid
INFLITE - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
INFLITETo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$5,500,000
approved
$4,000,000 paid
TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak Tours - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
TSS Earnslaw and Walter PeakTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$5,500,000
approved
$5,500,000 paid
Development of Tourism Facility Kā Uri
Ngāti Kuri Trust BoardTo 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.
$5,423,735
approved
$5,423,193 paid
28 jobs
STAPP - Bungy New Zealand Limited
Bungy New Zealand LimitedTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$5,100,000
approved
$5,100,000 paid
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts - Additional Funding
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited (In Receivership and in Liquidation)To cover operational and maintenance expenditure.
$5,000,000
approved
$5,000,000 paid
Whakapapa Holdings 2024 Limited - Ski Field Purchase
Whakapapa Holdings 2024 Limited$5,000,000
approved
$5,000,000 paid
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited - Liquidator Loan
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited (In Receivership and in Liquidation)To provide short term bridging finance to ensure or Ruapehu Alpine Lifts continues to operate while in voluntary administration.
$5,000,000
approved
$5,000,000 paid
Taranaki Crossing - North Taranaki Visitors’ Centre
Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa TrustTo deliver a new public visitors’ centreon the site of the existing North Egmont Visitors’ Centre (located on Taranaki Maunga/Te PapaKuraoTaranaki) (the Centre).
$4,992,500
approved
$1,000,000 paid
Manea Footprints of Kupe
Te Hua o te Kawariki TrustManea Footprints of Kupe
$4,600,000
approved
$4,600,000 paid
22 jobs
Active Modes Urban Shared Paths Programme - Raumanga Shared Path
Whangārei District CouncilTo construct a series of shared walking and biking pathways and associated civil works in Whangarei central and surrounding suburbs.
$4,500,000
approved
$4,356,354 paid
145 jobs
STAPP - Milford Sound Tourism
Milford Sound TourismTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$4,500,000
approved
$4,500,000 paid
Development of Kupe Waka Centre - Phase Two
Arawai LimitedTo 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.
$4,322,008
approved
$4,300,000 paid
21 jobs
Skydive Queenstown - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Skydive Queenstown LimitedTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$4,276,000
approved
$2,000,000 paid
Development of the Kaihū Valley Rail Trail
Kaipara District CouncilTo 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.
$4,000,000
approved
$3,934,223 paid
64 jobs
Foxton Regeneration
Horowhenua District CouncilAims to regenerate Foxton, with the river once more at its heart, by laying the enabling foundations for new business opportunities which leverage the surrounding natural environment
$3,860,000
approved
$3,860,000 paid
Development of learning centre and programme Te Whare Taiao o Manukura
Pūkaha Mount Bruce BoardTo construct a multi functional learning centre and expanded Environment and Ecology Programme at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre .
$3,700,000
approved
$3,700,000 paid
0Tuia – Encounters 250 National Voyaging Event
Manatu Taonga Ministry for Culture and HeritageFund 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.
$3,500,000
approved
$3,500,000 paid
Kauri Museum (IRG)
Otamatea Kauri and Pioneer Museum BoardTo 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.
$3,450,000
approved
$3,450,000 paid
0Taranaki Cathedral Development
Taranaki Anglican Trust BoardTo earthquake strengthen the Taranaki Cathedral, construct Te Whare Hononga and provide a permanent showcase of stories and information for visitors to understand the site's national significance in the NZ Land Wars and colonial impacts on tangata whenua.
$3,000,000
approved
$3,000,000 paid
0STAPP - Mitai Māori Village
Mitai Māori VillageTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$2,830,000
approved
$1,800,000 paid
Development of a visitor experience trail around six Pā sites
Central Hawkes Bay District CouncilTo upgrade visual and interpretation elements for six historic pā sites in the Waipukurau region. Includes creation of carvings, digital storytelling and displays to engage visitors and locals.
$2,798,000
approved
$2,798,000 paid
5 jobs
Tāmaki Māori Village - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Tuahara North Tourism and Company LPTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$2,630,000
approved
$2,630,000 paid
STAPP - Totally Tourism
Totally TourismFunding approved as part of STAPP
$2,615,716
approved
$2,615,716 paid
STAPP - Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
Waiotapu Thermal WonderlandTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$2,500,000
approved
$2,500,000 paid
Whakatāne Regeneration Programme
Whakatāne District CouncilTo support a delivery model to accelerate and procure external expert advice to deliver the Whakatāne Riverfront Revitalisation Project, the Whakatāne Commercial Boat Harbour Development and the Whakatāne Kainga Project.
$2,500,000
approved
$1,967,000 paid
1 jobs
Upgrade of Ōhakune Water Treatment Plant
Ruapehu District Council$2,394,370
approved
$2,394,370 paid
Queenstown Lakes Public Toilet Programme
Queenstown Lakes District CouncilProvision of toilet facilities across key locations throughout the District
$2,392,778
approved
$2,392,778 paid
Kawakawa Tourism Hub
Far North Holdings LimitedTo build Te Hononga Interpretive Centre in Kawakawa, a cultural tourism hub facility to reflect and capitalise on the township's relationship with Friedrich Hundertwasser.
$2,378,000
approved
$2,378,000 paid
184 jobs
Over the Top - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Over the TopTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$2,328,304
approved
$2,328,304 paid
Rangiriri Historical & Cultural Heartland Project - Phase Tahi - (Historical Sites of National Importance)
Ngati Naho Kaitiaki Society IncorporatedTo assist the development of a nationally significant historical location that will spark several historical & cultural tourism initiatives. The project will catalyse the economic development of Rangiriri & surrounding districts.
$2,301,634
approved
$2,301,634 paid
Heliservices NZ - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Heliservices NZTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$2,184,320
approved
$2,184,320 paid
Conical Hill Fly-line at Hanmer Springs
Hurunui District CouncilThe construction of a Fly-ride attraction on Conical Hill at Hanmer Springs.
$2,150,000
approved
$550,000 paid
2 jobs
International Antarctic Centre - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
International Antarctic CentreTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$2,100,000
approved
$2,100,000 paid
Southern Lakes Aviation Limited - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Southern Lakes Aviation LimitedTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$2,056,000
approved
$2,056,000 paid
Rebuild of Rotorua Museum - Immediate Capital Investments
Rotorua Lakes CouncilTo restore the Rotorua Museum and surrounding Government Gardens in order to preserve cultural and historic assets.
$2,000,000
approved
38 jobs
Development of Ruapekapeka Pā
Te Ruapekapeka TrustTo 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.
$2,000,000
approved
$1,600,000 paid
18 jobs
Pure Tūroa Limited - Tūroa Ski Field - Facility 2 - Convertible Loan
Pure Tūroa LimitedTo provide support to Pure Tūroa Limited to complete its purchase of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited’s Tūroa ski field assets and its operations.
$2,000,000
approved
$2,000,000 paid
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited - Administrators Bridging Loan
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited (In Receivership and in Liquidation)To provide short term bridging finance to ensure or Ruapehu Alpine Lifts continues to operate while in voluntary administration.
$2,000,000
approved
$2,000,000 paid
Ōtorohanga Kiwi House Development
Otorohanga Kiwi House Charitable TrustTo construct an Information Centre, Nocturnal House with augmented reality interactive space, and several free-flight aviaries, as well as refurbishment and rebuild of existing enclosures and breed-for-release and pre-release facilities.
$2,000,000
approved
$2,000,000 paid
0Kaikōura Link Pathway Project
Kaikoura District Council$1,908,115
approved
$1,908,115 paid
Cardrona and Treble Cone Skifields - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Cardrona and Treble ConeTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,900,000
approved
$1,900,000 paid
District Revitalisation – Westport Waterfront Redevelopments
Buller District CouncilAn opportunity exists for Westport to turn and face our greatest natural asset and develop the riverside to be a place where our people can meet, recreate and connect with our river. This work is one element of our district wide revitalisation programme.
$1,860,000
approved
$1,860,000 paid
Te Waiariki Ngāwhā Springs Enhancement and Redevelopment Project
Parahirahi Ngawha Waiariki TrustThe 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.
$1,790,000
approved
$1,790,000 paid
49 jobs
Fairlie, Pūkaki and Ruataniwha Toilets (2)
Mackenzie District Council$1,762,560
approved
$1,762,560 paid
Ōhaeawai Battle Site Enhancement
Ohaeawai Community Cultural CentreThis project will develop narrative and undertake physical works across the full original site of the 1845 battle of Ohaeawai.
$1,698,366
approved
$1,698,366 paid
38 jobs
Town Basin & Visitor Facilities
Whangārei District Council$1,670,000
approved
$1,670,000 paid
Cook's Landing Restoration
Department of Conservation - HamiltonSupport major capital development at the Cook Landing Site (CLS) National Historic Reserve.
$1,630,000
approved
$1,630,000 paid
14 jobs
Zealandia - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
ZealandiaTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,600,000
approved
$1,600,000 paid
Construction of Tauwharenīkau cycle bridge and trail
South Wairarapa District CouncilTo construct a pedestrian and cycling suspension bridge across the Tauwharenīkau river in Featherston as part of a wider recreational trail network (Five Towns Trails) that connects the five small towns in the Wairarapa.
$1,530,000
approved
$1,530,000 paid
0Explore Tourism - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
ExploreTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,500,546
approved
$1,500,546 paid
QE Health Rebuild - Ground Improvement Works
QE HealthConstruction of a new purpose built facility that will house the QE Health business. This ensures the retention of 75 jobs and enables the business to grow, thereby providing more services to the community.
$1,500,000
approved
$1,500,000 paid
88 jobs
Highlands Motorsport Park - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Highlands Motorsport ParkTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,500,000
approved
$1,500,000 paid
Rakiura - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Rakiura Stewart IslandTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,500,000
approved
$1,500,000 paid
QE Health Rebuild - The Complex (Grant)
QE HealthConstruction of a new purpose built facility that will house the QE Health business. This ensures the retention of 75 jobs and enables the business to grow, thereby providing more services to the community.
$1,500,000
approved
$1,500,000 paid
Hahei Carpark Extension and Toilet upgrade
Thames-Coromandel District CouncilUpgrade of visitor infrastructure in Hahei to respond to growth at nearby Cathedral Cove
$1,426,841
approved
$1,426,841 paid
West Coast Wildlife Centre - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
West Coast Wildlife CentreTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,334,086
approved
$1,334,086 paid
Te Tai Tokerau Tuia Encounters 250 (Re-submission)
Te Au Marie 1769 Sestercentennial Charitable Trust (Te Au Marie Trust)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
$1,311,000
approved
$1,310,795 paid
28 jobs
STAPP - Fox Glacier Guiding
Fox Glacier GuidingApproved as part of STAPP
$1,304,000
approved
$1,304,000 paid
Cruising Milford Sounds - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
JUCY CruiseTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,300,000
approved
$1,300,000 paid
Te Anau Helicopter Services - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Te Anau Helicopter ServicesTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,300,000
approved
$1,300,000 paid
Rakiura Oneki Tourism Facilities Development - Loan
Rakiura Māori Lands TrustTo construct facilities for the operation of visitor activities, including a wharf, building and toilet facilities, walking track development and the erection of predator fencing in The Neck.
$1,235,000
approved
$1,235,000 paid
Abel Tasman Kayaks - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Abel Tasman Soul Ltd (Abel Tasman Kayaks)To provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,208,000
approved
$600,000 paid
Kapiti Gateway (IRG)
Kāpiti Coast District CouncilConstruction of a Kapiti tourist visitor centre and biosecurity pod for visitors to Kapiti Island.
$1,115,000
approved
$557,000 paid
8 jobs
Restoring the Mauri of Matapōuri
Whangārei District Council$1,114,000
approved
$1,000,000 paid
Manapōuri Visitor infrastructure Upgrade
Southland District Council$1,100,000
approved
$1,100,000 paid
STAPP - Penguin Place Limited
Penguin Place LimitedFunding approved as part of STAPP
$1,100,000
approved
$1,100,000 paid
Hihiaua Cultural Centre - Stage One
Hihiaua Cultural Centre TrustHihiaua cultural centre Stage One
$1,075,000
approved
$1,075,000 paid
61 jobs
Mt Titirangi - Puhi Kai Iti Connection
Gisborne District CouncilSupport 'Titirangi - Puhi Kai Iti' Connection' development at the Titirangi Maunga connecting to Puhi Kai Iti - Cook Landing Site (CLS) National Historic Reserve.
$1,067,000
approved
$1,032,913 paid
9 jobs
Otago Museum - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Otago MuseumTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,065,000
approved
$1,065,000 paid
Whakarewarewa - The Living Māori Village - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Whakarewarewa - The Living Māori VillageTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,000,000
approved
$1,000,000 paid
Rotorua Lakefront Development - Immediate Capital Investments
Rotorua Lakes CouncilTo develop Rotorua Lakefront to a world class standard and develop the amenity and deliver transformational outcomes for the city and wider region.
$1,000,000
approved
$1,000,000 paid
Te Hā Sestersentennial Project
Te Ha 1769 Sestercentennial Trust BoardTe Ha Sestersentennial Project
$1,000,000
approved
$1,000,000 paid
269 jobs
Tapuae Roa: Taranaki Crossing - North Egmont Visitors’ Centre
Department of Conservation - HamiltonTo develop an improved and safer visitors' centre at the current site in North Egmont National Park as part of the Taranaki Crossing project, to increase regional tourism.
$1,000,000
approved
$1,000,000 paid
23 jobs
Outback New Zealand - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Outback New Zealand LimitedTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$1,000,000
approved
$1,000,000 paid
Infrastructure upgrade of Waiōmio Glow-worm Tourist Centre
Te Tāwai and Maata Kawiti Whānau TrustTo upgrade the infrastructure at the Waiōmio Glow Worm Tourist Centre to become a premium tourist destination and provide a platform for community based enterprise.
$980,000
approved
$207,400 paid
23 jobs
Rakiura Oneki Tourism Facilities Development - Grant
Rakiura Māori Lands TrustTo construct facilities for the operation of visitor activities, including a wharf, building and toilet facilities, walking track development and the erection of predator fencing in The Neck.
$950,000
approved
$915,000 paid
2 jobs
Installation of 5 toilets in Hurunui district
Hurunui District Council$935,808
approved
$873,567 paid
Maruawai Visitor Centre Development - Stage 2
Gore District CouncilTo redevelop the Maruawai Visitor Centre including the structural redevelopment of the existing museum building and visitor's services fit out, and include four themed components.
$919,000
approved
$919,000 paid
38 jobs
Marine Parade Development
Queenstown Lakes District Council$826,000
approved
$826,000 paid
Feasibility assessment for Dunedin Waterfront Project
Dunedin City CouncilFeasibility assessment of the vision for Dunedin's Waterfront.
$820,000
approved
$820,000 paid
4 jobs
Ulva Island Wharf Replacement, Stewart Island
Southland District Council$815,000
approved
0Rotorua Big Moves - Rotorua Lake front and Whakarewarewa Forest business case development and detailed design
Rotorua Lakes CouncilSeeking funding to support and enable Phase Two of its "Big Moves" economic development projects, designed to leverage tourism growth and deliver enduring regional and national benefit. Including the development of the Rotorua Lakefront and ongoing enhanc
$811,625
approved
$811,624 paid
28 jobs
Pungaere Road Seal Extension
Far North District Council$793,584
approved
$793,584 paid
Two camping hubs, new signage, education and information for campers, and an increased monitoring and compliance capacity
Queenstown Lakes District CouncilTwo camping hubs, new signage, education and information for campers, and an increased monitoring and compliance capacity
$788,961
approved
$788,961 paid
Wānaka Lakefront Development - Stage 5
Queenstown Lakes District Council$781,754
approved
$781,754 paid
Quarry Gardens Carparks
Whangārei District Council$781,000
approved
$781,000 paid
Whāngārei Rolling Ball Clock (re-submission)
Northland Inc LimitedTo 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.
$750,000
approved
$750,000 paid
Kaiwaka footbridges (IRG)
Kaipara District CouncilConstruct 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
$750,000
approved
$750,000 paid
12 jobs
Rākaia Salmon Site Re-Development
Ashburton District Council$739,945
approved
$707,774 paid
Historical Maritime Park PGF Development Project - (Provincial Growth Fund)
Hauraki Historical Maritime Park IncorporatedThe preservation & development of a Historical Maritime Park in the Hauraki District.
$731,771
approved
$731,771 paid
Maruawai Project - Stage One (Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Distillery)
Hokonui Heritage Centre TrustThis application is for stage one of a 3 stage project - Hokonui Moonshine Museum & Distillery. to incorporate a greater range of visitor services & product production.
$729,000
approved
$729,000 paid
23 jobs
Coromandel Community Hub
Coromandel Independent Living Trust$723,044
approved
$723,044 paid
Increased service at 59 different toilet facilities across the region, an ambassador programme, and education and information for campers
Thames-Coromandel District CouncilIncreased service at 59 different toilet facilities across the region, an ambassador programme, and education and information for campers
$721,774
approved
$721,774 paid
Mackenzie District Council sustainability destination project
Mackenzie District CouncilAn investigation to determine the initiatives required to place the Mackenzie District on a more sustainable pathway, in terms of supporting an enhancing tourism, growth, environmental, community & iwi needs over the long term.
$711,548
approved
$711,548 paid
5 jobs
Royal Albatross Centre - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Royal Albatross CentreTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$700,000
approved
$700,000 paid
Te Anau Glowworm Caves - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Te Anau Glowworm CavesTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$700,000
approved
$700,000 paid
Rangiriri Historical & Cultural Heartland Project - Phase Tahi - (Small Scale Infrastructure)
Ngati Naho Kaitiaki Society IncorporatedTo assist the development of a nationally significant historical location that will spark several historical & cultural tourism initiatives. The project will catalyse the economic development of Rangiriri & surrounding districts.
$665,366
approved
$665,366 paid
Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Thames-Coromandel District Council
Thames-Coromandel District Council$656,566
approved
$656,566 paid
New and Upgraded Public Toilet Facilities
Far North District CouncilProvision of toilet facilties across five locations in the district
$639,000
approved
$639,000 paid
Omataroa Eco Tours
Omataroa Rangitaiki No2 TrustOffering a range of unique visitor experiences around existing Kiwi conservation, ecological, Mātauranga Māori knowledge and education through sustainable Māori eco-tourism.
$615,902
approved
$615,902 paid
0Kaimanawa Alpine Adventure Trail
Kaimanawa 3B2A & 3B2B Ahu Whenua TrustTo build infrastructure for tourist activities on Māori land including Heli-Mountain Biking, Heli Zip-line, Alpine walking, eco and cultural tours and scenic helicopter flights.
$596,800
approved
$596,800 paid
11 jobs
Tairāwhiti Railway Tourism Feasibility
Trust Tairāwhiti LimitedTo complete feasibility studies on a reinstatement of a rail service from Gisborne to Napier
$593,458
approved
$593,458 paid
Mt Maunganui North - upgrade of Toilets
Tauranga City CouncilProvision of toilet facilties at the base of Mauao in Mount Maunganui North
$577,500
approved
$577,500 paid
Titirangi and Inner Harbour Arrival Zones - Phase 2
Gisborne District CouncilConstruction of tourism facilities to support the celebration of the arrival of Captain Cook
$572,300
approved
$572,300 paid
$558,900
approved
$558,900 paid
Wairākei Visitor Hub
Bike Taupo Advocacy Group IncConstruction of a multi-purpose hub at Wairakei Tourist Park
$554,700
approved
$554,700 paid
Pure Tūroa Limited - Tūroa Ski Field - Facility 1 Tranche A - Loan
Pure Tūroa LimitedTo provide support to Pure Tūroa Limited to complete its purchase of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited’s Tūroa ski field assets and its operations.
$550,000
approved
$550,000 paid
Visitor Facilities - Abbey Caves
Whangārei District Council$539,000
approved
$539,000 paid
Wairoa Tourism Infrastructure
Wairoa District Council$530,300
approved
$530,300 paid
Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council$506,935
approved
$418,660 paid
South Pacific Helicopters - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
South Pacific Helicopters / Wings over WhalesTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
General Travel New Zealand Limited - Inbound Tourism Operators
General TravelTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
Active Modes Urban Shared Paths Programme (IRG) - Tikipunga Cycle Trail, Stage 2
Whangārei District CouncilThe 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)
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
9 jobs
Nature Wonders - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Natures WondersTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
Wilderness Cycle Trail
Westland District CouncilWilderness Cycle Trail
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
16 jobs
ITO Loan - ID New Zealand
ID New ZealandTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
ITO Loan - Pacific Destination
Pacific DestinationTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
Pan Pacific - Inbound Tourism Operators
Pan PacificTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
New Zealand Journeys - Inbound Tourism Operators
New Zealand JourneysTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
Seasonz Travel - Inbound Tourism Operators
Seasonz Travel LtdTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
China Travel Services (New Zealand) Limited - Inbound Tourism Operators
China Travel Services (NZ) LtdTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
ITO Loan - Southern World NZ
Southern World NZTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
Travelmore International - Inbound Tourism Operators
Travelmore InternationalTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
Old Ghost Road Cycle Trail
Mokihinui-Lyell Backcountry TrustOld Ghost Road Cycle Trail
$500,000
approved
$498,869 paid
5 jobs
Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Westland District Council
Westland District Council$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
Active Modes Urban Shared Paths Programme (IRG) - Kamo Shared Path, Kensington Park Link
Whangārei District CouncilThe 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).
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
40 jobs
STAPP - Tekapo Springs Limited
Tekapo Springs LimitedTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$500,000
approved
$500,000 paid
Ōkere Falls Scenic Reserve infrastructure upgrade
Lake Rotoiti Scenic Reserve BoardConstruction of new facilities (toilets, carparks and walkways) at Okere Falls Scenic Reserve
$499,234
approved
$498,128 paid
Maitai Recreation Hub
Nelson City Council$498,550
approved
$498,550 paid
Waiorua Bay Lodge Development
Waiorua Lodge LimitedTo establish a business case for a significant redevelopment of the tourism infrastructure on Kapiti Island
$498,153
approved
$498,153 paid
20 jobs
Waitangi Mountain Bike Park (WMBP)
Focus Paihia Community Charitable TrustPart funding for Stage 4 of the WMBP, being the final stage of this $2.1m project
$490,000
approved
$490,000 paid
254 jobs
Sand Safaris and Dune Riders - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Sand Safaris & Dune RidersTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$490,000
approved
$490,000 paid
Buried Village of Te Wairoa - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
D.W. Smith (Rotorua) LtdTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$484,000
approved
$242,000 paid
Southern Alps Air Limited - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Southern Alps Air LimitedTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$475,000
approved
$475,000 paid
$468,500
approved
$468,500 paid
Fox Glacier Water Treatment and Emergency Power
Westland District Council$468,000
approved
$468,000 paid
Whangapoua Beach Toilet Waste Disposal
Thames-Coromandel District CouncilUpgrade of existing toilet and wastewater facilities at Whangapoua Beach
$467,500
approved
$467,500 paid
Montgomery Square Toilet Renewal
Nelson City Council$460,000
approved
$170,780 paid
The Camera Obscura Sculpture
Creative NorthlandTo 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
$458,853
approved
$458,853 paid
97 jobs
Ziptrek Ecotours - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Ziptrek EcotoursTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$456,000
approved
$456,000 paid
Lake Okāreka visitor facilities and walkway
Rotorua Lakes CouncilUpgrade of facilities (toilets, ramp and jetties) at Boyes Beach Reserve and Acacia Road Lakefront Reserve
$453,250
approved
$453,250 paid
STAPP - Wilkin River Farms Limited
Backcountry Helicopters$450,000
approved
$450,000 paid
$448,550
approved
$448,550 paid
STAPP - Oamaru Penguin Colony
Oamaru Penguin Colony$448,130
approved
$448,130 paid
Te Ānau Visitor Boat Ramp and toilets
Southland District Council$440,000
approved
$440,000 paid
$432,000
approved
$432,000 paid
Historical Maritime Park PGF Development Project - (Immediate Capital Investments)
Hauraki Historical Maritime Park IncorporatedThe preservation & development of a Historical Maritime Park in the Hauraki District.
$418,000
approved
$418,000 paid
30 jobs
SH25 Public Infrastructure Upgrades - Tairua / Pēpē Reserve
Thames-Coromandel District Council$417,601
approved
$417,601 paid
Tamaterau Beach Carparks Upgrade
Whangārei District CouncilConstruction of carparking facilities at Tamaterau Beach
$412,800
approved
$412,800 paid
Visitor Infrastructure and Facilities Upgrade
Southland District CouncilProvision of tourism infrastructure along the Southern Scenic Route
$411,145
approved
$411,145 paid
Feasibility study, Business Case and Investment Case - Te Aroha Tourism Precinct
Matamata-Piako District CouncilTo explore the development of the "Te Aroha Tourism Precinct" as the boutique Health and Wellbeing destination for the Auckland & Waikato regions. Investigating the feasibility of redeveloping the Te Aroha Domain into a boutique spa resort.
$409,278
approved
$409,278 paid
18 jobs
Rūnanga Miners' Hall Restoration Project
Runanga Miners' Hall Trust (Charitable Trust registration number 2311360)Restoration of Runanga Miners' Hall and transform it into a financially self-sustainable social enterprise (venue for community use, event and national/international visitor destination)
$408,120
approved
$408,120 paid
Te Paerahi Freedom Camping and Tourism Infrastructure Upgrade
Central Hawkes Bay District Council$406,896
approved
$406,896 paid
Temporary installation of toilets and bin modules at various camping sites, operational costs related tō servicing campsites, and four part-time compliance officers
Westland District CouncilTemporary installation of toilets and bin modules at various camping sites, operational costs related to servicing campsites, and four part-time compliance officers
$401,000
approved
$401,000 paid
Dolphin and Albatross Encounter - Tourism Asset Protection Programme
Dolphin and Albatross EncounterTo provide ongoing business support following the disruption caused by COVID-19 as part of the essential New Zealand tourism offering.
$400,000
approved
$400,000 paid
Whakaari / White Island Accessibility Project
Ngati Awa Group Holdings LtdTo develop a feasibility study and business case focussed on the wharf structure to address constraints to visitor growth for tours to Whakaari/White Island
$400,000
approved
$400,000 paid
3 jobs
Rai Valley toilets
Marlborough District Council$399,175
approved
$399,175 paid
STAPP - Ōrākei Kōrako Cave & Thermal Park
Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park$392,000
approved
$392,000 paid
TECT All Terrain Park Kiwicamp Facility
Western Bay of Plenty District Council$387,100
approved
$387,100 paid
Tourism facility improvements
Waitaki District CouncilProvision of toilets and dump stations across the District
$385,500
approved
$385,500 paid
Hanmer Springs Tourism Package
Hurunui District CouncilTo redevelop the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Spa into a world-class day spa.
$383,000
approved
$360,000 paid
0Toilet cleaning, waste management, site maintenance, additional monitoring and compliance capacity, and tō provide education and information for campers
Buller District CouncilToilet cleaning, waste management, site maintenance, additional monitoring and compliance capacity, and to provide education and information for campers
$377,872
approved
$300,000 paid
Installation of temporary facilities at three campsites, vehicle counters at Lake Dunstan and Roxburgh, signage, monitoring, servicing and maintenance of all campsites
Central Otago District CouncilInstallation of temporary facilities at three campsites, vehicle counters at Lake Dunstan and Roxburgh, signage, monitoring, servicing and maintenance of all campsites
$377,338
approved
$377,338 paid
Glenorchy Carpark and Marina
Queenstown Lakes District Council$375,000
approved
$375,000 paid
Clyde River Carpark and access
Central Otago District Council$365,000
approved
$365,000 paid