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
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Innovative locally-designed ‘zoo labs’ helping save Mahoenui Giant Wētā
A $2 million grant from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund administered by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit (Kānoa – RD) has enabled Waikato’s Ōtorohanga Kiwi House to complete and open innovative, locally-designed ‘zoo labs
15 May, 2024
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Kōpū Marine Servicing and Business Precinct to grow jobs and exports
A new marine servicing and business precinct at Kōpū near Thames will boost the Coromandel Peninsula’s aquaculture footprint.
7 May, 2024
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Construction work on Rotorua Museum to get underway in June
Construction on Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa will start in June this year following confirmation of the final piece of project funding.
30 April, 2024
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Crown receiver opens EOI process for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts’ Whakapapa assets
Calibre Partners, the Crown-appointed receivers for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL), is seeking expressions of interest in acquiring the business and assets of the Whakapapa ski field.
12 April, 2024
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Murupara - Work for Life Centre and Regional Digital Hub
Limited education and training and a long history of limited employment opportunities in Murupara has presented its challenges. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa Trust is determined to turn things around for their community.
12 April, 2024
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PGF loan borrower to expand waste-to-bioenergy operations
Ecogas, a Provincial Growth Fund loan recipient, has secured a contract to build a food waste-to-bioenergy facility with Christchurch City Council.
20 December, 2023
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New fish-friendly pumps of megalodon proportions
Waikato Regional Council is preparing to build fish-friendly upgrades of the pump stations in the Aka Aka and Churchill East drainage areas, thanks to grant funding of $4.48 million from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund administered by Kānoa Region
29 November, 2023
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Taranaki Crossing progresses as construction begins on Manganui Bridge
On Wednesday, 1 November Ngāti Ruanui representatives joined Kānoa and Department of Conservation (DOC) staff on Taranaki Maunga to bless the site of Manganui Bridge on the first day of construction.
3 November, 2023
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Ōpōtiki Harbour Development Project wins big at Economic Development NZ Awards
The Ōpōtiki Harbour Development Project, a transformative project aimed at revitalising the Ōpōtiki community, garnered 2 awards at the Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Awards held last night: the Inclusive Well Being Award and the Overall Supreme
27 October, 2023
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Crown receiver appointed for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) has been placed into Crown-appointed receivership.
27 October, 2023