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Bay of Plenty

Two Years On

March 16, 2022

Two years ago, the government announced that Ōpōtiki’s funding bid for an ambitious Harbour Development Project had been successful and would be supported by Kānoa - RDU, the government’s regional economic development and investment unit.

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Bay of Plenty

Ties to Ōpōtiki

October 22, 2021

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Bay of Plenty

Living a little greener

October 22, 2021

With the growing popularity of EVs throughout the country, living in the provinces doesn’t need to be a barrier to electric car ownership.

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Bay of Plenty

World-class skatepark and pump track

October 22, 2021

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West Coast

The amazing West Coast

October 19, 2021

The West Coast South Island region reaches from Kahurangi Point in the
north to Awarua Point in the south, a distance of 600 km.

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Otago

Lawrence bakery grateful for local support

September 19, 2021

The owners of Lawrence’s new bakery feared the worst when Alert Level 4 kicked in — just as they started their second week in business.

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Southland

Road trip in the Catlins

September 1, 2021

There is something seductive about the frayed possibilities of land's end. Gondwana's remnants of buckled land are clothed with verdant pastures of sheep, interspersed with ancient forests, fairy-tale waterfalls and ragged cliffs where rocky creches offer

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WHO recognition for age-friendly projects

June 23, 2021

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