Regional Development
Hamilton is turning to face the river
Hamilton is up for the prize of New Zealand's most beautiful city - and far from scoffing, one Auckland architecture expert says the crown would be well-deserved. Audio
Hamilton is turning to face the river
Hamilton is up for the prize of New Zealand's most beautiful city - and far from scoffing, one Auckland architecture expert says the crown would be well-deserved.
AudioThe tiny iwi that sold a dream and is reaping the rewards
Sharon Brettkelly heads to the Bay of Plenty where a tiny iwi has managed to galvanise a community behind a high-risk aquaculture project - and is reaping the rewards. Audio
The tiny iwi that sold a dream and is reaping the rewards
Sharon Brettkelly heads to the Bay of Plenty where a tiny iwi has managed to galvanise a community behind a high-risk aquaculture project - and is reaping the rewards.
AudioNew report calls for the regions to lead their own growth
Regional development expert, David Wilson, has written a report on why the regions should be leading their own growth initiatives, not central government. He joins The Panel to discuss why the… Audio
Pouring billions into keeping the regions healthy
Is the much-maligned Provincial Growth Fund making a difference in the regions? Audio
Pouring billions into keeping the regions healthy
Is the much-maligned Provincial Growth Fund making a difference in the regions?
AudioHow realistic is the billion trees programme?
How on earth is New Zealand going to get a billion trees planted by 2028? And why are some farmers campaigning against the scheme? Audio
How realistic is the billion trees programme?
How on earth is New Zealand going to get a billion trees planted by 2028? And why are some farmers campaigning against the scheme?
Audio$80m for Manawatū freight hub and faster internet in regions
The Regional Economic Development Minister is promising new economic opportunities for Manawatū-Whanganui and faster internet for the regions nationwide.
Beyond the Beehive: Regional Development
For RNZ's One Year On series, Max Towle is travelling up and down the country asking everyday New Zealanders whether they think the coalition government has had any real impact on people's lives in… Video, Audio
The rationale behind regional development
The Government's plan to plant one billion trees has been given another boost of $240 million, taking the cost to half a billion dollars over the next three years. Is that good value? Audio
Insight: No Job, No Training, No Hope?
The number of young people not in work or training has remained virtually unchanged, despite improving financial times. Emile Donovan explores how New Zealand can engage these young people, who now… Video, Audio
Regions 'desperately need' infrastructure funding
Regional councils are asking the government to invest heavily in infrastructure, as many areas feel the pace of development isn't keeping up with demand. Audio
Waiariki: the Te Wero debate
Candidates for the Māori seat of Waiariki discuss regional development, water ownership, Treaty Settlements and the support the Māori Party has given to a National government. Audio
Regional development plans criticised as all talk
The government has defended its Gisborne regional development plans from accusations it needs to intervene more.
Second five-star hotel planned for Dunedin
A second company says it wants to build a five-star hotel in Dunedin, just two weeks after a developer announced similar plans.