What is the Provincial Growth Fund? The Provincial Growth Fund (“PGF”) is a massive opportunity for economic development in regional New Zealand – including Taranaki.
Freedom to Transact - My Honesty Box My Honesty Box is a software platform and app that makes cashless transactions easier for small vendors.
More funding for community based science in Taranaki Taranaki’s Curious Minds continues to grow with the announcement of funding for a new community science project to be undertaken in 2018, and more funding for additional projects this year.
Transitioning to low-emissions economy important issue for local businesses Transitioning Taranaki to a lower carbon economy is seen as an important strategic issue for the region’s businesses, Venture Taranaki’s latest 6-monthly business survey has found.
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.