Our role in the business eco-system within Northland is to support people who want to start or grow their business. As well as helping owners and entrepreneurs to identify their next move, our Business, Innovation and Growth team also provide a front door for them into the many central government programmes, services and funding available to them.
Regional Business Partnership
Our team of Growth Advisors.
At the centre of our business support eco-system is the Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network.
The RBP is a programme funded by the New Zealand Government and delivered by our Growth Advisors here at Northland Inc for the Taitokerau Northland region.
The Northland Inc Growth Advisors have extensive contacts within the Taitokerau Northland pakihi community and mahi alongside businesses to talk through the challenges they face and help them plan for the future.
Through this initiative, we have distributed tens of thousands of dollars to businesses, along with more than $5million in technology and development funding to pakihi throughout the region. We’re committed to guiding those businesses we interact with to connect the dots towards success and growth, building meaningful relationships and creating business support networks across Taitokerau Northland.
Northland Inc are partnering with Te Hiringa Business and Promotions Trust to deliver RBP services to businesses in Taitokerau Northland.
Visit Regional Business Partners Website
Innovation SERVICES
Administered by MBIE
Innovation Services offers grants, tax incentives, and startup support to help businesses seize new opportunities and drive innovation. From nurturing future talent to R&D initiatives to taking world-leading innovations to market, our Growth Advisors are here to connect businesses to the right funding and support options available through MBIE.
Business, Innovation and Growth Team
Meet our Growth Advisors
Their role is to support (tautoko) business owners to identify the next steps that will help them grow, connect them with people and opportunities that can help and link them up with the many support tools and resources that are available to them. Working with our Growth Advisors is free for all Northland businesses.
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Ben Chapman
Growth Advisor & Team Lead
Kia ora, ko Ben Chapman tōku ingoa. My ancestors settled in Nelson, and while I grew up there, I have lived most of my adult life in Otago with short stints studying and working abroad. My background spans horticulture, tourism and business development & advisory services. I'm here to aid the growth of Tai Tokerau businesses and support our Regional Business Partner team. When not at work you'll find me at the Whangārei Growers Market, drinking coffee, walking beaches or riding my motorbike up the coast. Find out more
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Andrea Primrose-Netzler
Growth Advisor
Being raised in Taitokerau Northland has meant it is home for me. Despite traveling, living, and working elsewhere across New Zealand and abroad, it always draws me back. Find out more
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Prue Street
Growth Advisor
I’m relatively new to Northland having moved here a couple of years ago so it’s great getting to know all the wonderful businesses across the region. Find out more
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Taimania Toia
Growth Advisor
Ki te ure tārewa - Ko Whakataha te maunga, Ko Waitangi te awa, Ko Tauwhara te marae, Ko Ngāi Tawake ki te Tuawhenua te hapu Find out more