Recent news and announcements from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.
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West Coast town rockin'
Reefton may be a small town on the West Coast, but there is nothing small about the aspirations had here.
3 August, 2022
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Oat milk gets the OK from RSPF
Southland's burgeoning oat milk industry is set to make a splash with the Government investing in a new oat milk processing plant near Invercargill.
14 July, 2022
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Ngā Ara Tipuna brings to life the stories of Tamatea
Ngā Ara Tipuna, a history trail sharing the stories of the people of Tamatea – Central Hawke’s Bay, has reached a significant milestone – celebrating the completion of the first phase of this significant cultural heritage project.
1 July, 2022
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CRHL welcomes newly appointed members
Crown Regional Holdings Limited (CRHL) has increased its Board of Directors from three to seven, welcoming Dame Patsy Reddy, Anne-Marie Broughton, Elizabeth Hopkins and Rosie Mercer.
28 June, 2022
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Early benefits emerging from Provincial Growth Fund investments, says evaluation report
An independent evaluation of the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) released today by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa – RDU) has found that the fund is on track and already achieving some early benefits for regional communities.
16 June, 2022
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Getting the ball rolling
Whangārei’s innovative Rolling Ball Clock has been set in motion, thanks to the determination of a local group of volunteers and some well-timed funding from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.
26 April, 2022
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Hundertwasser Art Centre opens
The stunning new Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery is now open in Whangārei, thanks to funding support from Kānoa – RDU.
23 February, 2022
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Lithium recovery investment gets green light in Taupō
New Zealand’s commitment to creating a lower carbon future has been given a boost with the Government providing $2 million from the new Regional Strategic Partnership Fund to develop world-leading lithium recovery technology near Taupō.
22 February, 2022
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Engineered for success – expansion of innovative engineering youth training programme
An innovative Provincial Growth Fund-backed youth training programme in South Otago is already proving so successful that it's being rolled out across the lower South Island.
11 August, 2021
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Northland's Māori tourism ventures hit the big time
TIME magazine has named Northland and three Provincial Growth Fund supported Māori tourism spots in its latest list of top 100 places to visit.
30 July, 2021