Great South was established as the Southland Regional Development Agency in March 2019. Committed to driving economic, social and cultural growth, Great South has a clear mandate to leverage opportunities for Southland in the areas of economic and business development, tourism and events.
We manage the two regional tourism organisations within Murihiku Southland, as well as central government’s Regional Business Partner network and deliver a range of events, regional initiatives, and government-funded contracts. We also own Space Operations New Zealand Limited.
In essence, we provide a unified voice for the region, striving towards our vision of even better lives through sustainable regional development.