Business confidence down, costs a concern The latest 6-monthly survey of Taranaki’s business confidence has found that the region’s businesses are anticipating an economic slowdown, and are concerned about the rising costs of doing business.
Taranaki food producers take to national stage Six of Taranaki’s innovative niche food producers have teamed up with Venture Taranaki to establish a regional presence at New Zealand’s largest food event - The Food Show - from 26-29 July.
IANZ accredited status for IPL's New Plymouth lab IPL has successfully complied with all IANZ accreditation criteria and is being recommended for IANZ accreditation status for their New Plymouth lab.
Science projects to lift lid on our community Venture Taranaki has announced funding for a further eight local science and technology projects under the Curious Minds Programme, meaning more than 30 community science projects have now been supported.
Hui Paenga-whāwhā We had a good turnout for our April hui, and a full line-up of speakers around the theme of sustainable tourism and care for the environment.
Re-calling all Curious Minds The Curious Minds Participatory Science Platform in Taranaki still has a limited amount of funding remaining in the 2018 round of investment.
Beefing up Jerky Production Funding for a summer intern enabled one of New Zealand’s largest beef jerky manufacturers, ANZCO Gourmet Foods, to solve a manufacturing challenge.
Hui Hui-tanguru 2018 Our February hui was hosted by Legal Solutions in New Plymouth, and we had some lively kōrero.
A region shaped by events Several events just a few weeks apart give a good insight into what makes Taranaki unique, and provide a reminder of the value of strategic thinking.
Pest Trapping in the Makahu Valley Not every school can claim to have kiwi and long-tail bat living on their back doorstep. But then not every school is located in a quiet valley, a 40 minute drive inland from Stratford.
AgMARDT and BPA Funding Rounds Open Now There are eight AgMARDT contestable funding rounds scheduled for 2018, with the next one closing Tuesday 06 March.
Te Aukaha Taranaki 2017 The kaupapa for the day was raising capital, and this NZTE event also marked the re-launch of He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki.