Recent news and announcements from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.
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Remote Horeke community gets power upgrade
The remote community of Horeke in Northland will have its electricity supply upgraded with the help of a $1.6 million grant from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF).
17 December, 2025
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Kaikōura redevelopment opens for summer
The completion of Kaikōura’s waterfront redevelopment, Wakatu Quay, marks a major milestone for the revitalisation of the region.
17 December, 2025
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Tasman’s Port Tarakohe upgrades complete
The $12.7 million upgrade of Port Tarakohe has been completed, marking a major step forward for economic development and emergency resilience in the Tasman District.
9 December, 2025
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Regional Infrastructure Fund supporting resilience on the West Coast
The Government announced it is investing $2.31 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to upgrade Jackson Bay Wharf, strengthening the region's disaster resilience and supporting the local fishing industry.
27 November, 2025
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Energy boost for Chatham Islands
The completion of the Chatham Islands Renewable Energy Project is expected to reduce both local power prices and carbon emissions on the Chatham Islands.
27 November, 2025
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Ōpōtiki Harbour supports aquaculture growth
Work on a new harbour servicing the eastern Bay of Plenty is complete, unlocking opportunities for aquaculture and marine industry growth, new local jobs and regional prosperity.
25 November, 2025
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Government announces flood resilience funding
The Government has announced that it will invest $96.8 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) into 32 flood resilience projects across New Zealand, helping protect more than 30,000 homes and around 350,000 hectares of land.
17 October, 2025
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Te Waihekeora Reservoir
Horticulture and job opportunities in Northland will get a major boost with the completion of Te Waihekeora Reservoir, a 3.3 million cubic metre water storage project south of Dargaville.
2 October, 2025
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First supercritical geothermal site chosen
Land within Rotokawa Geothermal Reservoir in the Taupō Volcanic Zone has been selected as a preferred site for New Zealand’s first supercritical geothermal exploration, with design work already underway to develop the first well.
24 September, 2025
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East Coast receives $24.62m funding for infrastructure
$24.62 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) will support horticulture expansion in Wairoa and Tairāwhiti through water storage, flood resilience and whenua Māori projects.
28 August, 2025