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…
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.
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…
Six community organisations supported with over $200,000 in funds from Trust Tairāwhiti
An initiative to provide surfing programmes in East Coast townships was one of the major recipients in the latest funding round from Trust Tairāwhiti.
Eastland Group and Trust Tairāwhiti announce plan to sell Eastland Network to fund investment in energy transformation and community wellbeing
Eastland Group and sole shareholder Trust Tairāwhiti say right time to unlock value"from the company"s successful growth to transform for the future. li>Review has identified sale of electricity…
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.
April distributions
Seven local community groups will benefit from grants totalling $59,500 in the latest funding round from Trust Tairāwhiti.
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.
Have your say on the future of Tairāwhiti tourism
The people of Tairāwhiti are invited to have their say on the future of tourism and the visitor economy in this region.
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.
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…
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.
Rebuilding tourism under the Covid Protection Framework
East Coast MP and cabinet minister Kiri Allan met with local tourism operators last week to discuss doing business under the new COVID-19 Protection Framework.
November distributions
A not-for-profit, whānau housing initiative by Hikurangi Enterprises was the biggest recipient in the latest Trust Tairāwhiti funding round.
Christmas events cancelled due to COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise around the country, a decision has been made to cancel the inaugural Kirihimete in the Park event and Santa's Grotto in the CBD.
Important COVID-19 announcement
Two wastewater samples in Tairāwhiti have tested positive for COVID-19. There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tairāwhiti at this time.
