Tag: mark_patterson
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Southland and Clutha Farmers Get Government Support After Wettest Winter Since 1980
Government classifies extreme wet and cold conditions across Southland and the Clutha District as a medium-scale adverse event, unlocking up to $50,000 in support and tax relief for farmers.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherAgricultureGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentSocial Issues SouthlandClutha Districtmedium-scale adverse eventTodd McClayMark PattersonRural Support TrustMinistry for Primary IndustriesNew Zealand Government
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$2m Grant Secures Matakana Island Lifeline
Government invests $2.01m from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to upgrade Opureora Wharf, Matakana Island's only vehicle and freight gateway, in a $2.9m project.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessRegional DevelopmentFederal GovernmentTransportationEnvironmentEconomy Matakana IslandOpureora WharfRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesMark PattersonWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilNew Zealand Government
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Canterbury Water Projects Hit Major Milestones with RIF Support
Wrights Road Storage Ponds begin construction and Opuha Dam tests a new outlet valve, backed by Regional Infrastructure Fund loans of up to $15.6m and $20.8m.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAgricultureEnergyRegional Development CanterburyRegional Infrastructure FundMark PattersonWrights Road Storage PondsOpuha Damwater storagedrought resilienceNew Zealand Government
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Construction Begins on Flood Early Warning Systems Across 10 NZ Regions
Work is under way in all 10 regions to upgrade flood monitoring infrastructure, backed by $7.7 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with councils co-funding 40 percent.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeDisastersState GovernmentsFederal Government Flood Early Warning SystemsRegional Infrastructure FundMark PattersonEnvironment CanterburyFlood ResilienceRegional DevelopmentNew Zealand Government
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Southland Space Headquarters Construction Begins, Boosting Regional Economy
Construction has started on a new $4.55 million headquarters at the Awarua Satellite Ground Station near Bluff. This project, supported by government funding, will create highly skilled jobs, boost Southland's economy, and enhance New Zealand's role in the global space…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborAstronomy and Space SouthlandAwarua Satellite Ground StationSpace Operations New ZealandShane JonesMark PattersonRegional DevelopmentSpace IndustryNew Zealand Government
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Critical Flood Resilience Work Begins in Southland
A $10.8 million government loan is funding critical flood resilience work on the Mataura River in Southland. The project will protect over 7,000 people and $803 million in assets in Mataura and Gore.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironment SouthlandMataura RiverFlood ResilienceRegional Infrastructure FundMark PattersonInfrastructureConstructionNew Zealand Government