Recent news and announcements from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.
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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
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Continued Crown support for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
The Government has agreed to provide further funding for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited (RAL) to support the pathway forward for Mt Ruapehu’s skiing operations, jobs and regional economy in the immediate future.
6 October, 2023
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Port Tarakohe moves forward with $6 million government loan
After many years of planning, the first phase of the development for Port Tarakohe has been given a boost with Regional Economic Development Ministers approving a $6 million concessionary loan in agreement with Tasman District Council.
6 October, 2023
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Further investement in Te Tai Tokerau water storage
Regional Economic Development Ministers have approved a $3.342 million loan from the Regional Strategic Partnership Fund (RSPF) to develop another water storage facility in Te Tai Tokerau.
6 October, 2023
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Support to regional agriculture following Cyclone Gabrielle
Find out how the Government is supporting growers throughout Gisborne/Tairāwhiti. This supports the region after the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle. These loans are being delivered via the Regional Strategic Partnership Fund.
28 September, 2023
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Funding boost for low carbon concrete
A $750,000 Regional Strategic Partnership Fund loan will help scale up Neocrete to help bring their carbon neutral concrete to wider markets, both domestic and international.
26 September, 2023
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Kānoa-funding projects open in Otago, enabling further regional growth
Two Otago landmarks worth more than $33 million officially opened today, heralding further economic development for the region’s tourism and wider community.
25 August, 2023
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NIWE Primary Producer Finance Scheme open for applications
Land-based primary producers severely impacted by the North Island Weather Events (NIWE) in early 2023, including Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary Weekend flooding, can now apply for the NIWE Primary Producer Finance Scheme.
18 August, 2023
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Investment in our regional economies continues
The Government is continuing to invest in our regional economies as part of an ongoing strategy to develop these areas to become more productive, resilient, inclusive and sustainable.
8 August, 2023
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Studies confirm Kānoa-managed investments had positive impacts for sectors and communities
Independent impact studies of Kānoa - Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit-managed investments into specific regions and sectors have found positive economic, business, and community impacts due to the funding.
25 July, 2023
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20 year vision comes to light with National Wildlife Centre's new whare wānanga
Te Wānanga Taiao, a new 916-square-metre facility designed primarily as an education centre for the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, was formally blessed and opened in July.
24 July, 2023
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Water volatility highlights need to build Hawke's Bay water security
As Hawke’s Bay works to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle and its wettest recorded year, a new report finds that, as the region plans for how to manage too much water, it also needs to consider how to build resilience to not having enough.
30 June, 2023
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Raglan residents enjoying new and improved Whaaingaroa Wharf
Raglan residents got their first chance to test out improvements at the Whaaingaroa wharf this month, including a newly constructed pontoon, kayak ramp and eastern walkway.
29 June, 2023
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Unlocking Rotorua's industrial potential
The Government is supporting the development of 13 hectares of Māori freehold land into an industrial park in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty with a $6 million loan from the Regional Strategic Partnership Fund.
15 June, 2023