Recent news and announcements from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.
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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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Water reservoir will boost industry and agriculture in the Wairarapa
A reservoir to be built near Carterton will be a game-changer for the town and wider Wairarapa region.
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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Government funding confirmed for Whakapapa ski field purchasers
Cabinet has agreed to provide Whakapapa Holdings 2024 Limited (WHL) with a loan of up to $5 million to support its purchase of the Whakapapa ski field, on the condition that WHL obtain a concession to operate the ski area from the Minister of Conservation
10 December, 2024
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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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Parihaka infrastructure upgrades funded
Parihaka papakāinga, a village on ancestral Māori land, is set to receive Government funding to improve its wastewater infrastructure.
2 October, 2024
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First Regional Infrastructure Fund co-investments confirmed
Flood resilience projects protecting communities across the regions could get started as early as this year, with the first tranche of project funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) now confirmed.
16 September, 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
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Karakia marks formal opening of suspension bridge on Taranaki Maunga
A karakia and blessing by Ngāti Ruanui marked the formal opening of the suspension bridge over the Manganui Gorge, one of the most striking features of the Taranaki Crossing project on Taranaki Maunga.
28 May, 2024