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Wellington
Our local history Back in 1865 some super wise person took it upon themselves to make it the capital (perhaps driven by the likes of the sheltered harbour and central…
Wellington West & Kapiti Coast
Johnsonville began as a rural service settlement in the mid-19th century. Its transformation accelerated after a railway link to central Wellington was established in 1886, and especially once electrified commuter…
Hutt Valley & Wairarapa
Economic evolution to present Increased settlement and the growing capital city rapidly transformed the valley, leading to industrial and suburban development throughout the 20th century, especially in Lower Hutt, which became…
Marlborough, Nelson, Tasman & West Coast
Contemporary Economy & Industry Landscape The Nelson Tasman’s economy remains diverse: horticulture, forestry, wood processing, agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, artisanal crafts and a strong tourism and lifestyle-driven sector. As of 2024…
Canterbury
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North Otago & Dunedin
Economic evolution to present Originally driven by gold mining, Otago’s economy diversified: sheep and wool, pastoral farming, timber and meat processing emerged as mainstays. In the late 19th and early…
South Otago & Southland
Historical roots & economic foundation From the mid-1800s, much of the South Island, including Otago and Southland, developed as pastoral country: sheep for wool and meat dominated exports, and with…