Recent news and announcements from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.
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CRHL Annual Report 2025 highlights strong regional impact
Crown Regional Holdings Limited’s (CRHL) Annual Report 2025 shows that government investment is delivering real economic benefits across New Zealand’s regions.
3 February, 2026
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$10m investment in new Ringatū Marae complex
The Government is investing just over $10 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to upgrade the National Ringatū Marae Complex in Bay of Plenty.
3 February, 2026
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Hotter, deeper, cleaner: Powering our way to 'supercritical' geothermal energy
New Zealand is at the fore of a global race to unlock one of the potentially most powerful renewable energy sources on Earth.
28 January, 2026
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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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Solar projects increase reliability of power supply for communities
Loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for 3 solar energy projects will make local electricity supply more secure, building community resilience.
4 July, 2025
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Key transport link opens to boost Bay of Plenty economy
A key piece of transport infrastructure linking a new industrial park in Bay of Plenty to the wider region will help grow the economy, creating jobs and opportunities.
26 March, 2025
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New sea walls safeguard Ōpōtiki’s transformation
Two new breakwater walls officially opened in Pākihikura (Ōpōtiki) Harbour in September 2024 provide boats with safe harbour access to support the continued growth of aquaculture in the Bay of Plenty.
11 October, 2024
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Kaingaroa Community Development Project
The $11.1 million Kaingaroa Village Community Development Project accelerated the implementation of the Kaingaroa Village Community Development Plan by providing funding for essential infrastructure and facilities.
24 July, 2024
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Revitalising wellness – the QE Health transformation
In the heart of Rotorua lies a hub of healing and wellness, Queen Elizabeth (QE) Health.
7 June, 2024