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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 >>
Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, The Regional Film Office, Supports The Mountain World Premiere In Taranaki
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 6:14 am | Venture Taranaki
Brylee Flutey, GM Destination at Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki expresses excitement about hosting the world premiere of The Mountain in Taranaki. "We’re thrilled to have supported The Mountain, and to be hosting the world premiere under the watchful ... More >>
Venture Taranaki Business Survey Results Show Positive Shift In Business Confidence
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 3:31 pm | Venture Taranaki
The results of the latest 6-monthly Business Survey by Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the regional development agency, indicate that respondents are relatively optimistic regarding New Zealand’s economic conditions, this positive shift in sentiment demonstrates ... More >>
Taranaki Gears Up To Welcome The First Cruise Ship Of The Summer
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 2:08 pm | Venture Taranaki
This Sunday marks the beginning of the cruise season for Taranaki, with the region set to welcome its first passengers from Australia, Europe, the USA, and Canada. Leading the charge for the 2023-24 season is the Noordam, a 285m vessel, arriving ... More >>
Western North Island Celebrates Top Three In Tourism Spend Recovery Post-covid
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:48 am | Venture Taranaki
The latest visitor spend statistics released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) have revealed strong success for the regions of Whanganui, Taranaki, and Manawatū, claiming the top three spots in visitor spend, showcasing ... More >>
Venture Taranaki Is Calling For Local Entrepreneurs To Apply For The PowerUp Business Ready Programme
Monday, 4 December 2023, 2:58 pm | Venture Taranaki
Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the regional development agency, is calling for the next wave of individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, early-stage business or startup, to submit an application to take part in PowerUp Business Ready. Kicking ... More >>
Branching Out’s Growing Trials Across Taranaki Gain Momentum
Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 3:31 pm | Venture Taranaki
Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the regional development agency for Taranaki, has announced significant progress in its Branching Out project. Six botanical trial sites, each growing a combination of medicinal plant and gin botanical crops, now ... More >>
Taranaki Tourism Sector Witnesses Strong International Visitor Growth
Friday, 3 November 2023, 1:56 pm | Venture Taranaki
The latest tourism stats from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) have been released, highlighting significant international tourism growth in Taranaki, with an increase of 215% compared to the same period in 2022. This growth ... More >>
