Northland Franchises Available: Agriculture (7) Commercial (3)

Territory Locations - Far North, Kaipara, Whangerei

Population - 109,245

Households - 20,724

Total Farms & Orchards- Far North: 1896, Kaipara: 1164, Whangarei: 1611

Region Description: The Northland Region occupies the northern 80% (265 km) of the 330 km Northland Peninsula, the southernmost part of which is in the Auckland Region. Stretching from a line at which the peninsula narrows to a width of just 15 km a little north of Wellsford, Northland Region extends north to the tip of the Northland Peninsula, covering an area of 13,940 km2, a little over five per cent of the country's total area. It is bounded to the west by the Tasman Sea, and to the east by the Pacific Ocean. The land is predominantly rolling hill country. Farming and forestry occupy over half of the land and are two of the region's main industries.

Te Raupau, in the Waima ranges, is the highest point and stands just 781 meters above sea level. The region’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, approximately 54% of the land is in pasture, 10% is planted in forests and 0.4% in orchards or crops.

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Auckland Franchises Available: Agriculture (4) Commercial (4)

Territory Locations - North Auckland, South Auckland

Population: 1.657m

Households: 540,000

Total Farms: 1,896

Region Description: Over 7000 hectares of land in Auckland is used for horticultural production. Auckland's main horticultural produce includes onions, potatoes, kiwifruit, lettuce, broccoli, wine grapes, cabbage, olives, cauliflower, pumpkin, carrots, avocados and strawberries. Franklin in the south has the majority of Auckland's quality soils and a significant proportion of Auckland's horticultural produce is grown here. Vineyards are becoming a feature of Auckland horticulture – there are now over 100 vineyards in Auckland, including notable activity in Matakana, Kumeū, Clevedon and Waiheke Island.

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Waikato Franchises Available: Agriculture (14) Commercial (6)

Territory Locations - Thames, Hauraki, Waikato, Matamata, Hamilton, Waipa, Otorohanga, South Waikato, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo

Population - 496,700

Households - 150,174

Total Farms & Orchards- Thames: 456, Hauraki: 801, Waikato: 2613, Matamata: 1587, Hamilton: 69, Waipa: 1581, Otorohanga: 762, South Waikato: 576, Waitomo: 642, Rotorua: 783 Taupo: 471

Region Description: The region stretches from Coromandel Peninsula in the north, to the north-eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu in the south, and spans the North Island from the west coast, through the Waikato and Hauraki to Coromandel Peninsula on the east coast. The region is bounded by Auckland on the north, Bay of Plenty on the east, Hawke's Bay on the south-east, and Manawatū-Whanganui and Taranaki on the south.

The largest city in the Waikato Region is Hamilton, with an urban population of 178,500. Given the suitable geography and climate, the Waikato economy is strongly based on agriculture, especially dairy. This includes farming of livestock, horticulture, viticulture, nurseries, forestry, growing grain and seed crops.

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Taranaki Franchises Available: Agriculture (5) Commercial (1)

Territory Locations - Sratford, New Plymouth, South Taranaki

Population - 122,700

Households - 45,249

Total Farms & Orchards- Sratford: 540 , New Plymouth: 1221, South Taranaki: 1521

Region Description: Taranaki covers an area of about 7250 Km sq. New Plymouth is Taranaki region's only city. New Plymouth is situated on the west coast of the North Island 365 km south of Auckland and 352 kilometres north of Wellington. Today its economy is based on two industries, dairy farming - that dominates the surrounding plains, and the petroleum industry producing oil and natural gas in the Maui and Kapuni fields.

The region is exceptionally fertile, due to the rich volcanic soil and the generous rainfall which means excellent grass, making Taranaki one of the world's premier dairying areas. In addition Taranaki has a range of other farming and horticultural units from sheep and beef farming, agro-forestry, industrial hemp, bees and honey and hydroponics.

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Bay of Plenty Franchises Available: Agriculture (7) Commercial (3)

Territory Locations - Western BOP, Katikati, Tauranga, Te Puke, Whakatane, Rotorua, Opotiki

Population - 308,499

Households - 96,216

Total Farms & Orchards- Western BOP: 2958, Tauranga: 162, Whakatane: 846, Rotorua: 783, Opotiki: 384

Region Description: The Bay of Plenty region is on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The region takes in the full sweep of the coastline from Pōtikirua in the east, to Waihī beach in the west, and includes 18 offshore islands extending out to the 12 mile nautical boundary.

The Bay of Plenty region is home to many thriving industries, including horticulture and agriculture. The region also is rich in forestry resources and has some of the country's best dairy farms and a fast developing horticultural industry.

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Gisbourne Franchises Available: Agriculture (4) Commercial (2)

Territory Locations - Ruatoria, Tokomaru Bay, Tologa Bay, Gisbourne South

Population - 49,300

Households - 19,480

Total Farms & Orchards- Gisbourne Region: 1236

Region Description: Gisborne is a coastal city located on the east cape of New Zealand's North Island. It sits at the south end of the Gisborne District and also within Poverty Bay. The Poverty Bay Flats encompass Gisborne city as well as surrounding areas Mākaraka, Matawhero and Ormond where vineyards and farms are prominent.

Tairāwhiti-Gisborne is a major pastoral farming and horticultural centre. The economy is driven by a solidly-growing strong supply of livestock, agricultural and forestry sector combined with the availability of cost competitive commercial and industrial land, makes it an attractive location for both Agriculture and Commercial franchise opportunities.

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Hawkes Bay Franchises Available: Agriculture (6) Commercial (4)

Territory Locations - Wairoa, Napier, Hastings, Central Hawkes Bay

Population - 178,600

Households - 66,700

Total Farms & Orchards- Wairoa: 375, Napier: 135, Hastings: 1677, Central Hawkes Bay: 798

Region Description: Hawke’s Bay has a varied landscape, including mountains, hill country, coast and flat plains. The environment has been highly modified through generations of forestry, farming and horticulture (apples, stone fruit, apples, pears and vegetables) and wine which are key industries and the largest producer in New Zealand.

The Hawke's Bay wine region is now the second largest in New Zealand after Marlborough making an Agriculture Franchise a very attractive proposition.

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Manawatū-Whanganui Franchises Available: Agriculture (7) Commercial (4)

Territory Locations - Ruapehu, Rangitikei, Manawatu, Whanganui, Horowhenua, Palmerston North, Tararua

Population - 250,400

Households - 90,408

Total Farms & Orchards- Ruapehu: 585, Rangitikei: 807, Manawatu: 1320, Whanganui: 648, Horowhenua: 576, Palmerston North: 282, Tararua: 1167

Region Description: The Manawatū-Whanganui region covers a vast area with a diverse landscape. In fact, at 22,215 square kilometres, it makes up 8 per cent of the nation's landmass. The Region covers a large part of the central to lower North Island, stretching from Ruapehu to Horowhenua and across to Tararua. It is home to various landscapes, from mountains and ranges to fertile coastal floodplains.region includes a major portion of one of the largest plains of the North Island and encompasses the Whanganui River valley. Palmerston North, the main hub, is a prosperous city situated in a beautiful setting surrounded by rich and fertile pasture inland.

The mainstays of the local economy are education, associated agricultural research, defence plus agriculture itself, mainly dairy farming, cropping, vegetables, sheep and beef making both Agriculture and Commercial franchise opportunities very attractive.

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Wellington Franchises Available: Agriculture (7) Commercial (4)

Territory Locations - Kapiti Coast, Porirua, Upper Hut, Lower Hut, Wellington, Masterton, Carterton, South Wairarapa

Population - 547,000

Households - 202,047

Total Farms & Orchards- Kapiti Coast: 252, Porirua, Upper Hut: 117, Lower Hut: 33, Wellington: 57, Masterton: 654, Carterton: 351, South Wairarapa: 450

Region Description: The Manawatū-Whanganui region covers a vast area with a diverse landscape. In fact, at 22,215 square kilometres, it makes up 8 per cent of the nation's landmass. The Region covers a large part of the central to lower North Island, stretching from Ruapehu to Horowhenua and across to Tararua. It is home to various landscapes, from mountains and ranges to fertile coastal floodplains.region includes a major portion of one of the largest plains of the North Island and encompasses the Whanganui River valley. Palmerston North, the main hub, is a prosperous city situated in a beautiful setting surrounded by rich and fertile pasture inland.

The mainstays of the local economy are education, associated agricultural research, defence plus agriculture itself, mainly dairy farming, cropping, vegetables, sheep and beef making both Agriculture and Commercial franchise opportunities very attractive.

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