Venture Taranaki - Latest News [Page 1]
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 >>
Five Cruise Ship Visits For Taranaki In 2024-25 Summer
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 4:09 pm | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki will welcome four cruise ships across five visits during the 2024-25 season, with one vessel, the Silver Nova, stopping here twice. Across the five visits, which is two fewer than last summer, approximately 2,994 passengers will get a taste of ... More >>
UK Partnership Could Progress Offshore Wind In Taranaki
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 7:58 pm | Venture Taranaki
Today, a delegation from the United Kingdom visiting Taranaki has announced its interest in supporting the establishment of an offshore wind industry in the region. More >>
Taranaki Businesses Engage With MP Hon Brooke Van Velden On Health And Safety Policy Reform
Friday, 2 August 2024, 3:58 pm | Venture Taranaki
The Minister asked for feedback on five key areas that focus on how businesses are placed to manage their risks, whether the law is fit for purpose, worker engagement, the regulators (WorkSafe), and the regulatory system. More >>
State Of Taranaki Business Confidence, International Tourism Growth, And Leveraging Our Global Reputation
Friday, 5 July 2024, 5:39 pm | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki regional development agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, unveiled the latest economic insights and explored future opportunities for the region at sold-out event, Positioning for the Future, on Thursday 4 July. More >>
Venture Taranaki Explores Sustainable Opportunities For A Blue Economy In Taranaki
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 1:43 pm | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki Regional Development Agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki hosted thought-provoking event, ‘The Blue Economy’, featuring lead researchers from Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge. More >>
New Governance Sought For Regional Development Agency
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 7:35 am | Venture Taranaki
Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki (VT) Board Chair Joanna Breare, and Board Deputy David Downs have announced their intent to stepdown from the Venture Taranaki Trust Board at the agency’s AGM in September 2024. More >>
No "silver Bullet" For Methane Reduction On New Zealand Dairy Farms, But...
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 4:47 pm | Venture Taranaki
This week, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the regional development agency for Taranaki, hosted Mooving on Methane, an event aimed at understanding the challenges and opportunities faced by farmers and the dairy industry in addressing methane emissions. More >>
Census 2023 Data Released: Growth Trends For Taranaki
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 5:27 pm | Venture Taranaki
Stats NZ released the first data from the 2023 Census, offering insights into the residential population by region, demographic details such as ethnic groups and age distribution, and the population of Māori descent. More >>
Mooving On Methane - Global And National Methane-reducing Tech To Be Showcased At Inaugural Event
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 3:31 pm | Venture Taranaki
Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the regional development agency, is hosting an industry-first event to discuss the science, research, and emerging technologies that could support Aotearoa New Zealand’s efforts to reduce methane emissions on dairy farms. More >>
Igniting A Passion For Taranaki To Attract International Students
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 3:28 pm | Venture Taranaki
The once blossoming industry of international education is continuing to recover. Prior to the pandemic, Taranaki was home to over 1,000 international students, however these numbers dropped to under 500 in 2022 due to impacts from lockdowns. More >>
Hope For Hops: Industry Paper Explores Long-Term Opportunities For Taranaki And New Zealand Growers In The Global Market
Friday, 12 April 2024, 10:59 am | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki regional development agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, has released an Industry Paper that provides advice to small and independent hop growers across the country looking to scale up from pilot scale plots to financially viable hop ... More >>
Our Offshore Opportunity: Reflecting On A Successful 2024 Offshore Renewable Energy Forum
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 3:25 pm | Venture Taranaki
Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the regional development agency, held the fourth Offshore Renewable Energy Forum last week, in partnership with Ara Ake. The annual event brings together Iwi, key sector stakeholders, and the broader community to ... More >>