Central government’s funding of $60m for job-creation projects in provincial areas includes almost $4.5m for new footpaths, cycleway extensions and even funding to improve horse trails in the Ōpōtiki District. During March, central government invited submissions for ‘shovel-ready roading projects’ to stimulate local jobs and activate the provincial economy to help recover […]
Kia Kaha Whakatāne projects stimulate employment and training
Whakatāne District Council has been successful in securing $8.229M to undertake a range of projects aimed at creating the equivalent of 130 full-time jobs in the next six months. The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment will support roading, infrastructure and environmental projects providing urgent economic relief for the workforce, particularly those […]