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
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Major new sports complex for Hawke's Bay thanks to Kānoa – RDU
Work has started on a major new Hawke’s Bay indoor sports complex, thanks to the support of Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.
23 July, 2021
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New Zealand company leads the way in environmentally friendly lithium extraction
A New Zealand company has successfully developed an environmentally-friendly way of extracting lithium, a valuable metal vital in building electric vehicle batteries.
22 June, 2021
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Major infrastructure project to improve working conditions in northern Hawke’s Bay
Ground has been broken on a new multi-million dollar roading operations hub in Wairoa which will accommodate the workforce of Quality Roading and Services (QRS), the Northern Hawke’s Bay town’s second largest employer.
21 June, 2021
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Tairāwhiti-East Coast benefits from local manufactures partnership with US giant
A family-owned Gisborne composites firm has struck a strategic alliance with US Fortune 500 Company, Owens Corning, in a move which is providing increasing numbers of high-paying jobs for the Tairāwhiti-East Coast region.
10 June, 2021
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More funding to grow our regions – and a new identity for the Provincial Development Unit
A new fund has been created to boost the drive to grow regional economies.
27 May, 2021
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Addressing wool industry skill shortages
Today is the first ‘in-shed’ day for 60 shearers and wool handlers enrolled in an ambitious pilot programme, which aims to plug skill gaps by growing and upskilling New Zealand’s wool industry workforce.
10 May, 2021
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Drive to improve Hawke's Bay water security backed by Provincial Development Unit
The Provincial Development Unit (PDU) is supporting efforts to improve Hawke’s Bay’s water security and the environment with an additional $5 million in funding for the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council to investigate water storage for the Heretaunga Plains.
7 April, 2021
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Water scheme could see homegrown peanut butter
Peanuts and other sub-tropical crops could potentially be grown in Northland thanks to water projects now being built in the region with the backing of the Provincial Development Unit (PDU).
17 March, 2021
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West Coast whitebait farm backed by Provincial Development Unit
An innovative project to farm whitebait on the West Coast is being supported by the Provincial Development Unit (PDU).
10 March, 2021
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Horowhenua businesses connect with local employees
An employment and skills initiative based in Horowhenua celebrated its official launch recently with a group of local employers, educators and community leaders.
3 March, 2021