NAU MAI, HAERE MAI
Welcome to Northland Inc, Te Tai Tokerau Northland’s Economic Development Agency. As a council-controlled organisation, our mahi encompasses the Regional Tourism Organisation and central government’s Regional Business Partner Network, as well a range of initiatives designed to deliver economic and social benefits across the region.
Our team is here to work alongside our communities, iwi and hapu, businesses and investors to identify initiatives that will strengthen, diversify, and grow Taitokerau Northland’s economy to help achieve equity and environmental sustainability. Our ambition is a prosperous and thriving Taitokerau Northland economy that respects all people, past, present and future, and cares for the environment we all share.
He pukepuke moana, e ekengia e te waka
A choppy sea can be navigated
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Media releases about our mahi
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TECNZ Conference 2025 dates announced
The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ)’s next annual conference will be held on 6 th & 7th August 2025 in the Bay of Islands at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort near Waitangi and Paihia. The… Read more
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Mahinga Innovation Centre Commemorates One Year Anniversary
Northland Inc is pleased to announce the one-year anniversary of the Mahinga Innovation Centre, located within the dynamic Ngawha Innovation and Enterprise Park in Kaikohe. Yesterday, Innovation… Read more
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Report highlights economic potential of local biomass as a source of renewable energy in Northland
Northland’s unused wood residue could be transformed into commercial biofuel with demand set to grow as the region makes the switch to clean energy. Read more
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Dates confirmed for SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) today released the following update on the upcoming closure of the Brynderwyn Hills in 2024. Working together with stakeholders and the community, NZ Transport… Read more
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Northland Regional Events Fund Reopens
The Northland Regional Events Fund will open on Thursday 9 November for the final round of funding applications for 2023, focussed on distributing event funding which drives visitation to Taitokerau… Read more
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Northland Inc Secures Additional Funding to Continue Region’s Recovery
Northland Inc has secured $1,000,000 in funding from central government to continue to support Taitokerau Northland’s recovery following the cyclone-related weather events earlier this year… Read more
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Northland Peanut Trials to Return in 2023
The Northland Peanut Trials are back on track, following a washout of the 2022 crops. Year three of the trials will see five planting sites across Kaipara and the Far North, with an estimated 5 hectares of peanuts to be planted in October/November. Read more
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Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau and Northland Inc. Solidify Commitment with Waka Hourua Agreement
On a day marked by camaraderie, laughter and a collective commitment to advancing Māori business in Te Tai Tokerau, Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau and Northland Inc. signed the Waka Hourua Agreement. Read more
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All-electric seagliders to link Whangārei with Auckland
Ocean Flyer, the NZ company committed to operating all-electric seagliders to connect regional centres around the country, will mark the signing of Memoranda of Understanding with Northport and Northland regional economic development agency Northland Inc Read more
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Mahinga Innovation Centre Officially Opens in Ngawha
The Mahinga Innovation Centre, located within the Ngawha Innovation and Enterprise Park in Kaikohe, has officially opened with a Puanga Celebration on Tuesday 13 June. Read more
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Northland Events Fund Supports Bumper 2023 Events Calendar
The Northland Regional Events Fund has committed financial support to a further 14 events across the region through 2023. The events, both new and existing, have been funded to a total investment of… Read more
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Taitokerau Northland Destination Plan Celebrates 12 Months of Progress
The Taitokerau Northland Destination Management Plan has celebrated its first anniversary, marking one year of working towards the region’s vision of enhancing the value of the region’s visitor… Read more
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Northland Regains International Attention After Asian Education Fairs
Interest is rolling in from prospective students in Japan, Thailand and Vietnam considering Northland as a study destination, following an intensive education road show led by Study Northland last month. Read more
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Independent Report Finds Northland’s Extension 350 Farming Programme a Success
An independent report has found agri-extension and development programme Extension 350 (E350) has been a success in helping Northland farmers reach their goals. The farmer-learning-from-farmer… Read more
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New campaign invites visitors to taste their way around Northland
A new marketing campaign by Northland Inc entices visitors to experience the bold flavours and warm hospitality on offer across the region’s food and beverage scene. “Long Lunching, Northland Style… Read more
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Northland Regional Events Fund reopens to support Taitokerau events
The Northland Regional Events Fund will open for the third round of funding applications in October, focussed on distributing event funding which drives visitation to Taitokerau Northland. Having… Read more
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New Global Campaign Invites Curious Visitors to Explore Northland
Tourism New Zealand has taken a bold and creative approach to destination advertising with the launch of its first global campaign in two years. “If You Seek” launched today in core visitor markets… Read more
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Northland Welcomes 70 International Students in Waitangi Ceremony
On Wednesday Study Northland welcomed over 70 international students back to Northland with a significant and truly Kiwi ‘welcome back’ event at Waitangi. Jo Lees, Project Manager for Study Northland… Read more
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ANZH launch an immersive professional development programme
Aotearoa New Zealand’s Histories (ANZH) and QRC Tai Tokerau (QRC) are proud to launch the Tai Tokerau Northland Histories programme - an immersive professional development short course designed to… Read more
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Farmers Celebrate Stories of Change with Extension 350
Northland farmers have come together to celebrate their stories of change at Extension 350 (E350) recognition dinners held around the region. Recognition events have been held across Kerikeri… Read more
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It’s crunch time in Kiwi-grown peanut trial
Local peanut butter maker Pic Picot is hopeful that outcomes of the Kiwi peanut crop will bring him one step closer to a 100 per cent New Zealand-made nutty spread. Read more
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Northland Inc and Air New Zealand Collaborate to Enhance Travellers' Northland Experience
Northland Inc has partnered with Air New Zealand to provide an online inspiration tool to encourage visitors to the Taitokerau Northland region, hosted on the Air New Zealand website. Read more
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Intergenerational Regional Economic Development Strategy Guided by Te Tai Tokerau Northland Thought Leaders
Steering Group members have been announced to guide Te Ōhanga Rautaki Whānui o Te Tai Tokerau, the Northland Regional Economic Development Strategy. The Tiriti o Waitangi based strategy will be… Read more
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Taitokerau Northland Leaders Request More Support for Tourism and Hospitality
Taitokerau Northland tourism and hospitality businesses had endured months of lack of access to the domestic market leading into the summer season and this disruption to trade will be hard to… Read more
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Techweek returns to Te Tai Tokerau to showcase innovation in 2022
Aotearoa Techweek will return to Te Tai Tokerau in 2022, showcasing unique and inspiring tech and innovation stories from the region. Read more
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Northland Peanut Industry Dream One Step Closer
A recent Government-backed project proved that peanuts can be grown successfully in Northland. Now, additional government funding is making the next step towards commercialisation possible. Read more
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Destination Management Plan Sets New Direction for Taitokerau Northland Tourism
The Taitokerau Northland Destination Management Plan is co-created in partnership between the Te Au Mārie Sestercentennial Trust, Te Hiringa Trust and Business Promotions and Te Puni Kōkiri (TPK) Taitokerau and Northland Inc (the Partners). Read more
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Northland Regional Events Fund Round Two Opens to Support Event Initiatives
Following on from the first round of funding from the Northland Events Fund earlier this year, Northland Inc are pleased to announce that applications for the second round of funding will open on 1 October. Read more
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Tai Tokerau Northland Operator Wins Qualmark 100% Pure NZ Experience Award
Bay of Islands tourism operator Carino Wildlife Cruises was announced as a winner at the Qualmark 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Awards 2021 last night. Read more
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Northland Regional Events Fund announces the outcome of first round
Northland Inc are pleased to announce the first round of the contestable Northland Events Fund has confirmed support for a number of key regional events. Read more
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Ngawha Innovation and Enterprise Park takes economic development award
A co-designed innovation and enterprise park near Ngawha in Northland, which supports the aspirations of the local and wider Te Tai Tokerau community, has won an inclusive development award. Read more
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Northland Regional Events Fund now open for application
Northland Inc are pleased to announce the Northland Events Fund, a Regional Events Fund initative in partnership with MBIE is now open for applications for events and event activity to benefit the region Read more
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Northland Inc relaunches journey map ‘Wandering with Ancestors'
Northland Inc has re-released self-drive journey map ‘Wandering with Ancestors’. The journey now brings together the stories of the SS Ventnor, Polynesian navigator Kupe, local Māori culture, arts… Read more
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New website platform BeKiwi launched
International students who have found themselves spending an unplanned summer in New Zealand now have a new tool to help them experience more of Aotearoa. Launched today (December 2), BeKiwi is a web… Read more
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Northland Summer Programme for International Students
International tertiary students usually go back to their home countries over the 3 month summer holiday period but can’t do that this year due to Covid. There are currently 15,000 tertiary students… Read more
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Northland Inc and Air New Zealand fly the flag for SIX60
Northland Inc is partnering with Air New Zealand to offer SIX60 fans a unique opportunity to see a new documentary-style film about the beloved Kiwi band in Whangārei ahead of its general release… Read more
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Northland businesses to benefit from student-focused video series
A new campaign launched today showcases bucket-list activities and local legends of Northland to encourage Auckland-based students to explore their extended backyard. The video collaboration project… Read more
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Boost for events in Auckland and Northland
Auckland and Northland today received a $19-million injection to support major events in the two regions, an announcement that will provide a lifeline to a sector that has faced significant… Read more
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Votes pour in for hotly contested People’s Choice Award
More than 1200 votes have flooded in for the hotly contested People’s Choice category in this year’s Northland Hospitality Awards, hosted by the Restaurant Association, on Monday (September 14). The… Read more
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Food guides showcase unique taste of Northland
A team of five Northlanders is using the medium of storytelling to help others discover a connection to their land through Tai Tokerau’s unique and award-winning food, beverages and culinary tourism… Read more
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Northland Inc’s Reade welcomes PGF investment
Northland Inc’s Murray Reade has welcomed the Government investment that will enable the regional economic development agency to maintain its support of business and industry in Tai Tokerau. The… Read more
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Shared vision a ‘natural fit’ to strengthen Northland tourism
Tourism in Northland will benefit from a new partnership born out of these challenging times to help shape the future of the region’s visitor economy. A memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed… Read more
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Students bring added flavour to FEAST 2020
North Tec’s Level 5 cooking students have been turning up the heat in the kitchen while participating in Savour! NORTHLAND FEAST 2020 – a new food and beverage event aimed at showcasing the region’s… Read more
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Video series Project Raki ready to inspire students
The release of a series of videos promoting Northland’s stunning natural beauty, adventure opportunities and Māori culture will provide inspiration to Auckland’s youth and tertiary students to… Read more
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Internet speed test survey shows gap in Northland is growing
The fourth annual Internet Speed Survey has highlighted an urgent need for improved connectivity across Northland – a demand that has been further exposed by the knock-on effects of Covid-19. The… Read more
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Digital initiative keeps Northland farmers connected during lockdown
Northland farmers are embracing the digital age as they respond to the dual challenge of the Covid-19 lockdown and the region’s severe drought conditions. Extension 350 (E350), Northland Inc’s… Read more
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International students made to feel right at home in Northland
International students from around the world are discovering the extent of Kiwi hospitality as they sit out the Covid-19 lockdown with Northland host families across the region. The Tai Tokerau… Read more
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Northland Inc welcomes investment into kingfish project
Northland Inc General Manager for Investment and Infrastructure Vaughan Cooper has welcomed the Provincial Growth Fund announcement that it will invest $6 million into the commercial farming of… Read more
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Sector comes together to support drought-hit farmers
Northland Inc’s Extension 350 has combined with DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ to provide a reference point for farmers battling to respond to the effects of the worst drought in years. This is being… Read more
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Air New Zealand and Northland team up on tourism campaign
Air New Zealand has partnered with the Bay of Islands Marketing Group and Northland Inc. on a campaign of activity to attract visitors to the region. The campaign includes Northland featuring in the… Read more
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International students receive rousing Waitangi welcome
International students recently arrived in Northland have been treated to a stunning welcome at Waitangi Treaty Grounds. This inaugural regional welcome is being led by Study Northland , the… Read more
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Extension 350 in the News
Farmers Weekly article ‘ Get Smart ’ by Jenny Ling highlights the very real benefits many farmers are experiencing from being a part of the Extension 350 (E350) project. John and Sarah Hammond have… Read more
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Managing Change in Dairy Farming with Extension 350
Pam Tipa’s interview with Luke Beehre , project lead for Extension 350 , published in Dairy News July 2019, discusses the importance of the dairy farming industry’s need to continuously give thought… Read more