Growth in the Bay of Plenty region is once again occurring at a slow pace despite the recent limitations on the labour market, higher inflation, and concerns about lower economic activity as interest rates increase.

Since we launched our plan, our focus has turned to implementation. This section includes some highlights of our region’s achievements over the last year.

The Waikato is the agricultural heart of Aotearoa New Zealand, with over 20% of the nation’s primary exports generated from the region.

Te Mahere Ahumahi ā-Rohe o Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui | Marlborough Regional Workforce Plan – 6 monthly progress update: December 2022

The Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy states that ‘transformative change often starts small, but it is strategic and enduring’. This resonates as we continue to work collectively across our region to identify and deliver actions and initiatives for our region’s workforce, allowing our economy, our businesses, and most importantly, our people to thrive.

Over the past year we have made good progress on the actions for each of our focus areas and sectors.

Two page summary of the Nelson Tasman Regional Workforce Plan 2023

In May 2023 the RSLG provided advice to the TEC to help guide their investment process and decisions for 2024 funding for the Nelson Tasman region.