Tag: regional_infrastructure_fund
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$5m Government Funding to Replace Century-Old Waikato Bridge
The Piraunui Stream Bridge on State Highway 26 will be replaced with $5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with design work due to start within six months.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationFederal GovernmentEconomyInfrastructure Piraunui Stream BridgeState Highway 26WaikatoRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopTransportNew Zealand Government
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 5 October 2026
NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 5 October 2026
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsBankingTransportationHealth NZ Economic PulseNew Zealand economyregional airlinesworking-capital grantsRegional Infrastructure FundHealth New ZealandDrury hospital siteNorthland Shipyarddry dockNZX 50NZX Main BoardFisher & Paykel HealthcareAuckland International AirportMeridian EnergyInfratilSerkoSky Network TelevisionFletcher BuildingSummerset GroupNZ dollarReserve Bank of New ZealandNZIERconsumers price indexOCR decisionNZX
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New Zealand Government Provides $5.7 Million in Working Capital Grants for Regional Airlines
Regional Infrastructure Fund allocates $5.7 million in working capital grants to help regional airlines facing rising fuel costs and operating pressures, with grants ranging from $300,000 to $1.2 million.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEconomyFederal Government Regional Infrastructure Fundregional airlinesShane JonesJames Meagerworking capital grantsregional air connectivityNew Zealand Government
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Government Backs Bay of Plenty Regional Aviation with $2.08m Sunair Loan
The Coalition Government has loaned Bay of Plenty-based Sunair $2.08 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to help acquire aircraft, cover maintenance and refinance debt.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentFederal GovernmentEconomy SunairRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesJames MeagerBay of Plentyregional air connectivityNew Zealand aviationNew 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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Government Funds $7.5m Culvert Fixes on Taranaki Highways
Two ageing Taranaki culverts on the Forgotten World and Surf highways will be replaced with $7.5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentFederal Government TaranakiForgotten World HighwaySurf HighwayRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopCulvert ReplacementNew 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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$3.5m to Replace 140-Year-Old Albert Burn Bridge on SH6
Regional Infrastructure Fund provides $3.5 million to replace Otago's 140-year-old Albert Burn Bridge on State Highway 6, with design work due within six months and construction expected in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentInfrastructureFederal Government Albert Burn BridgeState Highway 6OtagoRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopTransportNew Zealand Government
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New Ngāmotu Marae in New Plymouth Receives $8.6 Million Government Funding
The New Zealand Government is investing $8.6 million in Ngāmotu Marae in central New Plymouth. This project will provide Ngāti Te Whiti with a cultural home, community hub, and emergency support facility, creating jobs and fostering local development.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues New PlymouthNgāmotu MaraeNgati Te WhitiRegional Infrastructure FundMāori DevelopmentCommunityNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Boosts Fuel Security with New Diesel Storage at Marsden Point
New Zealand's Government welcomes 93 million liters of new diesel storage at Marsden Point, enhancing national fuel reserves. The facility, recommissioned by Channel Infrastructure NZ, will hold two shipments providing nine days of average consumption, bolstering energy security.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyMiddle East Marsden PointDiesel StorageFuel ReserveEnergy SecurityGovernmentRegional Infrastructure FundNew 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