Regional Deals resources

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This page contains resources relating to Regional Deals.

Announcements and proactive releases

10 April 2026 Beehive Announcement: Landmark Auckland deal to unlock city’s potential
13 March 2025: City and Regional Deals 28 February 2025 light-touch proposal submissions (PDF, 104KB)
21 November 2024 Beehive announcement: Government moving forward with Regional Deals
22 August 2024 Beehive announcement: Regional Deals framework announced

Memoranda of Understanding

(Published 4 September 2025)

Memoranda of Understanding (Complete) - Auckland, Otago Central Lakes, Western Bay of Plenty (PDF, 7.8MB)

Individual Memoranda of Understanding

Memorandum of Understanding - Auckland (PDF, 3MB)

Memorandum of Understanding - Otago Central Lakes (PDF, 2.9MB)

Memorandum of Understanding - Western Bay of Plenty (PDF, 2.8MB)

Memoranda of Understanding are formal documents that outline the shared intentions and objectives of Central Government and the selected regions, prior to discussions and negotiations towards a City and Regional Deal. While not legally binding, Memoranda of Understanding set the foundation for collaboration by:

Clarifying regional priorities and aspirations.
Establishing a shared vision for economic growth and investment.
Signalling commitment from both central and local governments to work together.
Guiding the next phase of detailed planning and negotiation.

Memoranda of Understanding are an important first step in the deal process, helping ensure that all parties are aligned before formal agreements are developed.

Confidentiality and Transparency

While Memoranda of Understanding are designed to foster open collaboration, they may also contain confidential elements. As deal discussions progress, more detailed information will be shared to support transparency and public engagement.