Waikato is an agricultural powerhouse and a key contributor to New Zealand's dairy industry, as well as offering strengths in manufacturing.

Regional highlights

• Dairy production powerhouse
• High-value manufacturing
• Key logistics location
• Agri-technology innovation

Areas of opportunity

High-value manufacturing

Waikato’s strong and innovative agricultural technology and aviation industries have driven the development of a vibrant manufacturing base, creating investible opportunities in new products and technologies.

Expanding logistics hub

The Waikato region is centrally located on a nationally significant infrastructure corridor. Primary production and manufacturing exports are transported via major sea ports at Tauranga and Auckland. The Waikato Expressway will create the key strategic corridor for the Waikato region and will solidify Waikato’s position as a logistics hub.

Added-value dairy products

Dairy farming productivity increases are creating further growth capacity which, combined with the availability of industrial land, offers investment opportunities in high-value dairy processing.