Economy News
Kawerau industrial development on the road to success
Funding will go to three projects to further develop the Putauaki Trust Industrial Hub, an initiative which will stimulate economic growth throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The development is the result of more than a decade of planning work from Putauaki Trust, council and businesses, and is expected to create at least 150 jobs […]
PGF funding supports growth in Bay of Plenty horticulture industry
Funding of $1.1 million from the PGF will help pay for six horticulture career coordinators across New Zealand to increase people capability and fill jobs within the industries. One of those coordinators is Di Holloway who is helping Bay of Plenty’s horticultural industries access the workforce they need to support their growth. Di has experience […]
NZ Upgrade on North Island regional roads
As part of the NZ Upgrade, $300 million was allocated for regional investment opportunities. The Provincial Development Unit and the New Zealand Transport Agency have worked together to identify which roading improvements are ready to go but required funding. We have announced $88.25 million on a major accelerated road investment plan with construction able to […]
Ōpōtiki Harbour finally gets green light
This game-changing project will revitalise the township of Ōpōtiki and the wider Eastern Bay of Plenty, creating hundreds of jobs and unlocking new aquaculture industries. The funding is part of the $12 billion New Zealand Upgrade programme which was announced in January and is possible because of the work of the Provincial Development Unit. Ōpōtiki […]
Land, air and sea: regions to benefit from NZ Upgrade
As part of the $12 billion NZ Upgrade Programme announced by the Government last month, $300 million was allocated for capital projects in regional New Zealand. The first package of regional projects – worth about $190 million – has been announced by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones at an infrastructure seminar today. They include […]
Whenua Māori funding benefitting communities
The allocation comes from the $100 million Whenua Māori allocation which enables Māori landowners to access to capital to progress projects which are investment-ready and will ultimately support moves towards higher value land use. This will mean Māori landowners will be able to improve their own wealth as well as create opportunities for their whānau […]
Gavin Stagg: there’s a bright future in kiwifruit
His job is to help facilitate seasonal recruitment in an industry that is growing fast and facing ongoing and significant labour shortages. Over the past few months, Gavin has been working with the industry including labour contractors to coordinate the sector’s worker requirements. He has also been championing in an industry that has kept him […]
Ōpōtiki community gets behind local pre-apprenticeship programme
Local tourism business Motu Trails Trust has donated materials for three one-bedroom units to be built by students at Ōpōtiki College, who are part of a pre-apprenticeship programme. The programme is funded by the Government’s He Poutama Rangatahi (HPR) scheme and teaches construction skills to help students transition into a formal apprenticeship after school. The […]