"Our first regional packages support the regions most neglected by the last government: in Northland, Tairāwhiti-East Coast, Hawke's Bay and Manawatū-Whanganui and the West Coast of the South Island," Jones said. NZ First won the annual $1b Provincial Growth Fund fund to spend on regional development during coalition talks. REGIONAL RAIL A FOCUSOver $8m of spending is heading to regional rail regeneration. Kiwirail will also receive $750,000 to look at the feasibility of rail projects in Kawerau, Southland, and New Plymouth. KEY PROJECTS:- $5m to getting the Napier-Wairoa rail line open for forestry trains.

Source: Stuff February 22, 2018 23:05 UTC