Recent news and announcements from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.
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RIF to fund final touches to Rotorua Museum ahead of its reopening
Rotorua’s iconic Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa has reached a major milestone, with restoration and seismic strengthening work now complete, and the museum on track to reopen in August 2028.
8 October, 2026
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Flood warning upgrades underway across 10 regions
Work is now underway across 10 regions on a $9.38 million project to strengthen New Zealand's flood warning infrastructure, helping communities better prepare for and respond to severe weather events.
25 September, 2026
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$8 million investment in Waitangi Treaty Grounds
The Government is investing $8 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to support the continued operation and preservation of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
16 September, 2026
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First Gas Security Fund projects announced
Two projects in Taranaki could bring New Zealand a step closer to securing its ongoing energy supply with the support of the Gas Security Fund.
15 September, 2026
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RIF helps Taranaki harness its know-how
The government is investing $3 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to an industry-led Taranaki initiative to help local firms pursue large-scale procurement projects.
10 September, 2026
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Hydrogen RIF package to support regional opportunities
A new $30 million funding package has been set aside within the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to support projects that help grow New Zealand’s hydrogen sector.
28 August, 2026
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Supporting Chatham Islands connectivity
The government is investing more than $15 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to strengthen critical transport and fuel infrastructure on the Chatham Islands.
26 August, 2026
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Northland dry dock fast-track consent application lodged
The Northland shipyard and dry dock project has reached an important milestone, with a substantive fast-track application submitted to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) on 20 August.
26 August, 2026
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Ngāmotu Marae to be built in central New Plymouth
The Government is providing up to $8.6 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to Ngāti Te Whiti, the mana whenua of New Plymouth, to establish a new marae in the heart of the city.
8 July, 2026
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RIF loan supports new freight hub
A loan of up to $22.4 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) will support the rail component of Te Utanganui – a major new freight hub in Palmerston North that links rail, road, air and sea.
8 July, 2026