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ACT
The ACT was carved from New South Wales and established as Australia’s federal territory in 1908; its purpose-built capital city, Canberra, was selected as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.…
Northern Territory
Humans have occupied the Northern Territory for over 60,000 years; Indigenous peoples, ancestors of many contemporary First Nations groups, developed rich cultures shaped by land, rivers, coastlines and trade networks. European…
Tasmania
Tasmania, formerly known as Van Diemen’s Land, saw early growth in population with the arrival of the Europeans in 1803, setting up as penal colony. Thus began the likes of early…
South East Queensland
First Nations heritage and early history Long before European settlement, South East Queensland (SEQ) was home to numerous Aboriginal nations whose lives were shaped by the region’s rivers, coasts, forests…
Northland
Contemporary economy & demographic context As of 2023, Northland’s population is ~194,000, of which ~37 % identify as Māori one of the highest regional Māori proportions in the country. The…
Auckland – Northwest
includes Henderson/Massey/Waitakere/Upper Harbour/Rodney/Kumeu From the mid-19th century, bush felling and kauri logging opened Henderson, Massey and Waitākere valleys for farming; by the early 1900s Dalmatian families had established vineyards at…
Auckland – North Shore
Doing our part to add value to SME Business on the North Shore The North Shore is home base for some 25,000 SME businesses. Many would argue the beating heart…
Auckland – Central & West
Turning Auckland’s Business Potential into Performance Auckland is the beating heart of New Zealand’s business community – a city of diversity, innovation, and resilience. From the bustling CBD and waterfront…
Auckland – Southeast
including Howick, Manukau East, Otara and Otahuhu East South-east Auckland is now one of the most culturally diverse and youthful parts of Aotearoa. Manukau East, Ōtara-Papatoetoe, and surrounding communities have high proportions…
Auckland – Southwest
including Mangere, Manukau, Papakura, Manurewa and to Pukekohe Economic transformation & current business climate Historically largely rural or horticultural, especially around Pukekohe and Franklin, the region’s fertile soils supported market…
Waikato
Local Experts. Real Results. Your Business, Our Priority. At Prime Strategies Waikato, we don’t just advise, we partner with you. Our team of seasoned business advisors bring flexibility, accountability, and…
Waikato South and the Central Plateau
Increased settlement & economic transformation European settlers drained swampy lowlands, cleared bush, and developed farmland. Waikato evolved into New Zealand’s principal dairying region and a major agricultural base. From the…