Provincial Growth Fund
Half-baked funding puts rail plans on hold
The drive through one section of Northland is notable for the kilometres of concrete sleepers stacked up by the rail lines, but no work is going on and there are no trains Audio
Review details Provincial Growth Fund failings
The review found the fund created over 8400 job and while minister Stuart Nash said it "built communities", he also admitted there were flaws.
Eastern Bay of Plenty undergoing economic boom
The Eastern Bay of Plenty is experiencing an economic development boom, with leaders hailing projects backed by the Provincial Growth Fund for the boost.
The region's economic development agency is… Audio
Buoying the spirit of Tokomaru Bay
Work has finally started to restore an old wharf at Tokomaru Bay on the East Cape. A committed band of locals has been working for years to raise money for the rebuild which they hope will… Video, Audio
Economist: 'We've clearly not had enough policy stimulus'
Former RBNZ economist Michael Reddell offers his analysis of the Monetary Policy Statement and explains why Kiwis need to be looking to stronger private sector investment in the long-term economic… Audio
Pouring billions into keeping the regions healthy
Is the much-maligned Provincial Growth Fund making a difference in the regions? Audio
Provincial Growth Fund boost: A 'huge' day for Dunedin
Otago is the latest region to receive a major injection for the Provincial Growth Fund in a bid to revitalise the rail system, the Dunedin waterfront and bring more jobs.
PGF payout: Dunedin gets $40m for Hillside workshop, waterfront
Nearly $20 million has been earmarked to help get Dunedin's KiwiRail workshop back on track, while the city's ambitious waterfront redevelopment has received a green light for more funding.
Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery gets further $12 million
The government has added $12 million more to redevelop and strengthen the heritage-listed Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui.
Invercargill CBD project: Community trust adds another $20m
Invercargill's central city development has received another $20 million on top of the $19.5m provided through the Provincial Growth Fund.
Provincial Growth Fund lends $15m to silica export industry player
The Provincial Growth Fund is giving the Taupo-based company a $15 million loan to help it develop a silica export industry from geothermal waste.
'More of this pūtea actually into the economy'
National thinks the slow pace of Provincial Growth Fund payouts shows the minister is all PR, and while the minister disagrees he has not given a total spending figure.
Airline funding disappears into thin air
The Provincial Growth Fund came quite close to spending thirty million dollars on buying stakes in two airlines to allow them to scale up their operations. At the last hurdle though the funding… Audio
A new lease on life for Minginui, the village time forgot
Nestled in the foothills of the Ureweras, Minginui is fighting - with the help of Ngāti Whare and the Provincial Growth Fund - to cast off its epithet as the village time forgot. Audio
Provincial Growth Fund review unsurprising - analyst
An economic analysis firm, which has previously poked holes in the way money is divvied out from the Provincial Growth Fund, is pleased to see officials taking a closer look at it. Audio
Provincial Growth Fund - slush fund or lifeline?
Insight - With $3bn heading to 6 regions under the Provincial Growth Fund, questions have been asked about how it's being spent and by whom? Lois Williams asks those getting funding to plant trees or… Audio
Shane Jones labels PGF conflict story 'a beat up'
Simon Bridges says Shane Jones is "donkey-deep in a conflict" for his role in a decision for the PGF to grant millions to a Northland cultural centre, but Mr Jones says the story is "a beat up". Audio
Provincial growth fund
$100 million dollar fund for Maori to develop land is up for grabs as part of the Provincial growth fund. National leader Simon Bridges compares this to "beads and blanket" in an unflattering… Audio
Māori landowners support $100 million fund for loans
Māori landowners have welcomed the contestable $100 million fund announced yesterday to develop land in the regions, with many saying banks have shut them out for years. Māori News Correspondent… Audio
Govt announces $80m to get youth into work
The government will pump $80 million into getting young people living in the regions trained and into work. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement at Waitangi today. Audio
