Northland has a diverse economy with strengths in pastoral farming and processing, forestry, horticulture, manufacturing, marine engineering and energy.

Regional highligh

Global marine expertise
Superior building timber
International port
Sub-tropical environment

Areas of opportunity
A boatbuilding hub
The region is recognised for its boatbuilding expertise and repair capacity. There are several opportunities to invest in the industry. The improvement of haul-out facilities will enable the industry to expand and attract new business and investment.
Adding value to a growing harvest
Northland’s exotic timber harvest continues to increase. The region currently exports the majority of its logs raw, but the superior quality of logs offers investors an opportunity to manufacture engineered wood products.