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Venture Taranaki Releases Latest Economic Figures
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 9:06 pm | Venture Taranaki
The data shows that the Taranaki economy provisionally contracted by 3.1% in the year to March 2025, compared to a national decline of 1.1%. More >>
Taranaki Events Receive Boost From Government Regional Events Promotion Fund
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 8:24 pm | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki received the third-highest allocation nationally ($179,250), behind Rotorua New Zealand ($181,750) and Waipa District Council ($180,000), demonstrating the strong appeal and visitor potential of events hosted in our region. More >>
Cheers To China: Three Sisters Brewing Significant Export Growth
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 9:46 am | Venture Taranaki
What began as a 10,000-can "sample" order in mid-2024 from a Chinese distributor has grown rapidly, with recent shipments increasing to 20,000 cans. More >>
Venture Taranaki Launches New Platform To Connect Students And Teachers With STEM Learning Experiences
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 8:10 pm | Venture Taranaki
STEM Outreach Experiences supports a locally relevant curriculum that taps into the wealth of industries and experts that our region already has to offer. More >>
Taranaki-Grown Garlic Hits New Plymouth New World
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 1:10 pm | Venture Taranaki
The garlic, grown through pilot trials with regional landowners, is the first crop from the initiative to enter a mainstream retail channel. The milestone reflects positive progress in efforts to identify and test commercially viable alternative ... More >>
Wind Still In The Sails Of New Zealand’s Offshore Wind Industry
Monday, 7 April 2025, 2:28 pm | Venture Taranaki
"This government supports Taranaki in becoming a renewable-powered industrial hub, backing sustainable fuel production, job creation, and green export potential." More >>
New Programme Empowers Taranaki Over 50’s To Start Their Own Business
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 10:15 am | Venture Taranaki
Funded by Office for Seniors and delivered in partnership by the region's economic development agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki and Univentures, this programme is customised to fit the needs of those 50+ who are seeking to start a business venture ... More >>
Taranaki Economic Outlook: Challenges Remain, But Signs Of Recovery Ahead
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 4:20 pm | Venture Taranaki
Employment data reveals a moderate decline, with an average of 56,037 people in work during the year to December 2024 - down 0.9% from the previous year. However, the regional unemployment rate stood at 4.0% (annual average), remaining below the national ... More >>
Pukerangiora Māori Cultural Experience Secures $2.8M From Regional Infrastructure Fund
Friday, 7 February 2025, 10:41 am | Venture Taranaki
Located on Waitara Road, Huirangi, Pukerangiora Pā has been inhabited by Pukerangiora Hapū since the 1700s and is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most prominent heritage sites. More >>
How Would NZ’s Brightest Energy Students Reinvent The Energy System? Taranaki Energy Hackathon Challenging Status Quo
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 8:49 pm | Venture Taranaki
The Taranaki Energy Hackathon, led by Beca and sponsored by Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the regional development agency, will challenge participants to think beyond traditional solutions and scope an intergenerational energy system that meets economic, ... More >>
Taranaki Growing As A Hot Spot For Interns And Graduates
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:47 pm | Venture Taranaki
"Businesses have a huge opportunity to capitalise on this growing student interest by attracting top talent, all while contributing to the region’s growth and innovation," says Sean Markham, Talent Advisor at Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki. More >>
Reenergising Art Tourism: Coastal Arts Trail Embarks On A New Phase
Friday, 13 December 2024, 11:00 am | Venture Taranaki
Revitalising the trail will ensure it can make a lasting contribution to the growth of both the region and its creative sector. More >>
Taranaki Land Diversification Project Delivers First ‘Paddock-to-Product' Success
Friday, 6 December 2024, 12:07 pm | Venture Taranaki
Revealed at an event in New Plymouth, the gin marks an exciting milestone for the Branching Out project, led by Regional Development Agency Venture Taranaki, which aims to explore and derisk land diversification opportunities for local farmers. More >>
New Regional Science Hub To Spark Innovation And Biotechnology Industry In Taranaki
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 3:47 pm | Venture Taranaki
The Centre will be in an establishment phase for the first year, with a focus on delivering regional coordination of scientific research, developing a suite of programmes to build local STEM expertise, and building a strategy to attract biotechnology startups ... More >>
PowerUp Business Ready Applications Now Open: Is 2025 The Year To Transform Your Big Idea Or Early Stage Business?
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 8:20 am | Venture Taranaki
Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the Regional Development Agency, is excited to announce that applications for the 2025 PowerUp Business Ready programme are now open. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, an early-stage business, or a startup ... More >>
Public Invited To The Launch Of Updated Regional ‘Action Plan’
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 6:48 pm | Venture Taranaki
The Tapuae Roa 2025/26 Action Plan consolidates input from key stakeholders from across Taranaki and seeks to leverage key opportunities for the region. More >>
Our Offshore Wind Future: Taranaki Committed To Industry Development In New Zealand
Friday, 25 October 2024, 4:12 pm | Venture Taranaki
The agency is quick to recognise BlueFloat Energy’s pioneering efforts in the establishment of the industry alongside Taranaki-based Elemental Group and identifying the offshore wind potential for Taranaki and the nation. More >>
New Report Provides Energy Insights For Taranaki Industries
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 2:29 pm | Venture Taranaki
The RETA report serves as a useful tool for businesses navigating these changes, offering a comprehensive evaluation of various pricing scenarios and investment options. More >>
Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki Launch ScaleUp Grants: Up To $5,000 To Accelerate Business Growth
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 12:57 pm | Venture Taranaki
ScaleUp Grants is the latest initiative from the region’s economic development agency, designed to support eligible Taranaki-based for-profit, small to medium enterprises to take their next steps toward accelerated business growth in a stronger, better ... More >>
Americarna Teams Up With Steam Inc. For A 4 Day Heritage Rail Excursion To Taranaki
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 7:29 pm | Venture Taranaki
Departing 20th February 2025, the train will take passengers through the heart of the North Island, allowing them to soak in the scenery before arriving in Taranaki for a weekend of classic American cars, street parades, and lively festivities. More >>
