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December 2018
Welcome to the final edition of Growing our Region for 2018.
It has certainly been a busy year, with some real positives to celebrate in recent months. In November, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones visited Manawatū-Whanganui to make a number of announcements totalling $48 million in funding for projects in our region.
These announcements included funding towards a Regional Freight Hub to be based in Palmerston North, the expansion of the Rural Broadband Initiative Phase Two (RB12), a business case for an Advanced Aviation Hub at Whanganui Airport and the expansion of the National Driver Training Centre in Feilding.
Some of these projects, along with others, have been profiled in this month's edition of Growing our Region, with more to come in the New Year. The level of funding received across the region is a testament to the collaborative work that is being carried out across agencies and organisations to ensure, we as a region, achieve prosperity. All of the recipients, along with those who have worked with them, can be very proud of their achievements.
That said, the work doesn't stop here, we look forward to working with each of the successful organisations to ensure their progression.
In the mean time, enjoy the holiday season and make the most of the beautiful assets our region has to offer. I look forward to touching base with you again in 2019.
Michael McCartney, Lead Team Facilitator, Accelerate25
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones makes his announcement at Manfeild in Feilding
FEASIBILITY STUDY TO FIND BETTER SKILL AND EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH IN HOROWHENUA
The Horowhenua District is currently going through a phase of massive growth, and that means there are plenty of opportunities for the area’s young people.
Project manager Liam McLeavey
PILOT ACADEMY SET FOR GROWTH
Last month the Whanganui District Council Holdings Limited (WDCHL), was one of the major recipients of Provincial Growth Funding, receiving $400,000 towards a business case to investigate an Advanced Aviation Hub at Whanganui Airport.
NATIONAL DRIVER TRAINING CENTRE SET TO MEET EMPLOYERS' NEEDS
“Good things take time” is certainly a mantra Michael Barbour, project manager of the National Driver Training Centre (NDTC), Manfeild would stand by. Last month, after over two years of preparation, the Centre, based in Feilding was awarded $2.8 million in Provincial Growth Funding towards the expansion of its programme.
What's been happening in and around our Region?
Over the past two months there has been plenty of exciting news and events around our region. Many of which we should be shouting from the rooftops! To keep up to date with what's going on, join us on Twitter @Accelerate_25 or check out the following news stories.
New rail freight hub will attract $200m in new business
Funding for high-value horticultural opportunities in Whanganui and Rangitikei
Demand for pilots puts wind beneath Whanganui flying school's wings
New Zealand's first spirulina farm nestled away in Himatangi
High unemployment drives teen to transform his district
New hemp deal between Ngāti Kahungunu and Jinzhou Qiaopai Biotech
$48 million Provicinal Growth Fund announcements for the Manawatū-Whanganui Region welcomed
Uncertainty ends and growth expected to accelerate in Horowhenua
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