This section includes context on the sector’s economic performance during the past year, local and international factors affecting its performance, the purpose of the report and research approach and limitations.

The Waikato is the heart of the Golden Triangle with massive volumes of freight both generating from and passing through the region on a daily basis. The sector offers vast career opportunities and will evolve swiftly with the introduction of new technologies and new methodologies to support climate adaptation targets.

The Regional Tourism Indicators (RTIs) were designed to provide data on tourism spending in the various regions of New Zealand, using electronic card transaction data as the source.

Our Science Board is the statutory body responsible for making independent investment decisions for the Endeavour Fund and National Science Challenges.

We want your feedback on changes we’re proposing to the video interpreting and relay services.

The extreme weather science response funded time-bound, evidence-based science services and perishable research and data collection to address immediate needs and inform response decisions following the North Island extreme weather events in early 2023.

ACC levies are set every 3 years. In any given year, levies are intended to be equivalent to the lifetime cost of rehabilitating those who are injured in that year. This excludes the cost of claims made by non-earners (which are government funded) and investment returns.

When looking at the region’s future workforce, the RSLG is considering the role of digital skills and digital technology as an enabler for all other sectors, as well as a sector within itself for both improved workforce development, education and learning.

Consultation on a focus area for a Long-term Insights Briefing on ‘The future of business for Aotearoa New Zealand: opportunities and implications for productivity and wellbeing’ is now open.