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Applications open for business support grants

Tairāwhiti businesses can now apply for a business support grant of up to $40,000 to support their recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle. The Government has allocated $4.5 million in this tranche of…

Interim Cyclone business support to be locally led

Interim Cyclone business support to be locally led

26 February 2023 - From the offices of Hon Grant Robertson and Hon Kiri Allan $25 million to help businesses meet immediate costs, further assist with clean-up and boost business support and advice…

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Tairāwhiti funding confirmed for business support grants

Trust Tairāwhiti has welcomed the Government’s funding announcement today to help businesses following the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. The Government is providing $25 million in grants to help…

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Cyclone Gabrielle Business Update #1

Business Hub now open Location : Trust Tairāwhiti - Ground floor, 50 The Esplanade, Shed 3, Inner Harbour Open hours : 8am to 5pm every day Businesses are welcome to come in and use the internet to…

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Quarterly Economic Monitor September 2022

The Tairawhiti economy remains constrained, with more challenging conditions limiting economic activity.

Infometrics provisional estimates show a 1.4%pa fall in economic activity for the September…

Digital Boost

Strong uptake of Digital Boost platform

Trust Tairāwhiti has been partnering with the Ministry of Businesses, Innovation and Employment and local organisations, Ask Alice, Tai Tech and Tolaga Bay Innovation to provide digital skills…

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Quarterly Economic Monitor March 2022

Tairāwhiti’s economic growth has outpaced the national average this quarter, with Infometrics provisionally estimating 3.4%pa GDP growth in the March 2022 quarter, compared to 2.0% nationally.

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Livestream event for Tairāwhiti Techweek

A livestream event showcasing tech creativity, innovation and opportunities in Tairāwhiti will be held as part of the nationwide Techweek later this month.

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Flood support and advice for businesses

We understand businesses have been impacted by the recent weather events and there is widespread damage, logistical challenges and financial implications for many.

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Youthtown takes over Licence to Work Programme

As the Licence to Work (LTW) youth employability programme enters its sixth year in Tairāwhiti, not-for-profit organisation Youthtown will take over the programme from Trust Tairāwhiti.

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Quarterly Economic Monitor December 2021

The Tairāwhiti economy saw a robust bounce back in economic activity at the end of 2021.

Provisional estimates from Infometrics point to a 7.1%pa rise in economic activity in the December 2021…

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Tairāwhiti business panel discussion online

A business panel discussion about the move into the government's new COVID-19 Protection Framework is now available on the Trust Tairāwhiti website.

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Free Climate Action Workshop for Tairāwhiti businesses

Local businesses looking to reduce their climate footprint are invited to attend a free online Climate Action Workshop next week.

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Impacts of permanent carbon farming in Tairāwhiti

A report on the impacts of permanent carbon farming in Tairāwhiti highlights the long-term challenges it may pose for the region, including the potential for significant job losses. Trust Tairāwhiti…

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Businesses more resilient in lockdown

Local businesses are less concerned about the current lockdown compared to last year's, according to the results of a Trust Tairāwhiti business survey.

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Quarterly Economic Monitor September 2021

Impacts of the Delta outbreak are being felt in Tairāwhiti, with Infometrics data showing economic activity in the September quarter fell by 3.3 per cent.

The latest Infometrics quarterly economic…

News Survey August 2021

Local businesses encouraged to complete lockdown survey

Trust Tairāwhiti has launched an online survey to capture the impacts this current lockdown is having on local business owners and operators.

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COVID-19 Business Support

The Government roll out of business support is well underway for those affected by the current COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown, and new information is being released regularly.