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Regional Development

Driving sustainable growth, smart planning, and future-focused opportunities for Murihiku Southland.

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Regional development is about shaping a strong, resilient, and future-ready Southland that can adapt and succeed in a changing world.

It brings together key priorities such as housing, aquaculture, data, and long-term regional planning to support sustainable growth and better outcomes for our communities and businesses.

These initiatives are designed to work together to strengthen the region’s economy, improve quality of life, and ensure Southland is well positioned for the future.

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Housing

It is a priority to develop quality housing to better meet the needs of current and future Southlanders and businesses.

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Beyond 2025 Southland

Moving forward in a constantly changing world, is the region’s long-term plan, launched in June 2023 to define a shared future vision and pathway for Murihiku Southland beyond 2025.

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Aquaculture

Murihiku Southland aims to become a leading aquaculture region, grounded in sustainable aquaculture practices.

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Data

Data-driven decision making is essential to the future prosperity of the region.