Northland Naturally - First Region of New Zealand
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Northland has a population base of approximately 148,000, spread through urban and rural communities on a land area of 13,800km2. About 51,500 (FT) employees work for over 17,500 businesses and Northland's gross regional product of $3.4 billion annually represents about 3% of the national total.
The region is in a steady growth phase - statistics for early 2004 recorded Northland's year-on-year economic growth at a two-year high. Offering lifestyle and workstyle, Northland is attracting new investment and industry development. This growth complements a solid industry base of pastoral farming, horticulture, forestry and wood processing, and tourism. Other key sectors are floriculture, organics and the arts. New Zealand's newest deepwater port is located at Marsden Point, just south of Whangarei. Visit the Enterprise Northland website for more information on the Northland Economy. www.enterprisenorthland.co.nzKey FactsLand Area: Number of Businesses: Employees: Gross Regional Product: Key Industries: |
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