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Revitalising the South
Date
- 2025 May
Thank you for joining us at Revitalising the South – A Conversation on Leadership, Growth & Regional Resilience. And to those who couldn’t make it, we appreciate your continued interest and support.
It was a privilege to gather in Ōtepoti with so many of you from across the Southern Region — bringing together local leaders, government, and industry to reflect on where we are now, and what it will take to move forward.
The message was clear:
Our region is ready.
The opportunities are real.
And through partnership, we can accelerate delivery.
A few key points from the evening
Hon. James Meager, Minister for the South Island, reaffirmed government’s commitment to unlocking regional potential — from transport and housing to enabling faster investment decisions.
Mike Collins spotlighted optimism across the business community, alongside the need for alignment to activate the Dunedin Growth Plan and Accelerate Otago strategy.
Jeremy Hay offered a delivery lens — reinforcing RCP’s commitment to the South and our ability to partner across public and private sectors to turn ambition into real-world outcomes.
What’s next?
If you’re holding an idea or challenge that needs momentum — or if you’d like to connect with one of our speakers — please respond to this email or reach out directly to Bruce Goodger (bgoodger@rcp.co.nz).
Bruce and the Southern team curated a truly memorable evening, and we’re grateful for their leadership, local insight, and commitment to strengthening relationships across the region.
In the coming days, we’ll be sharing highlights and photos from the event on LinkedIn. We encourage you to tag, reshare, or comment. If there’s a particular image you’d like to receive — or prefer not to be included in social content — just let us know and we’ll take care of it.
