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Welcoming major Government investment in Canterbury’s flood resilience

Posted on October 16, 2025 by ECAN

[ad_1] Welcoming major Government investment in Canterbury’s flood resilience We have welcomed a significant $21.5M co-funding investment from the Government to accelerate Waitaha Canterbury’s flood resilience efforts. The announcement, made by Minister Shane Jones today, will see nine priority projects identified in our 30-year infrastructure programme accelerated, with new co-funding drawn from the second tranche…

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From our Chair: Transport investment welcome – but funding gap remains

Posted on September 6, 2024 by ECAN

[ad_1] From our Chair: Transport investment welcome – but funding gap remains The increased transport investment (a record $1.8 billion) into Canterbury by central government is welcome news, but still leaves a massive funding gap. [ad_2] Source link

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Council locks in Long-Term Plan: $337m investment in first year

Council locks in Long-Term Plan: $337m investment in first year

Posted on June 26, 2024 by ECAN

[ad_1] Council locks in Long-Term Plan: $337m investment in first year Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has approved its work plan and budget for the next 10 years, committing to a $337 million work programme next year. [ad_2] Source link

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Canterbury transport plan signals increased investment needed

Canterbury transport plan signals increased investment needed

Posted on May 8, 2024 by ECAN

[ad_1] Canterbury transport plan signals increased investment needed Council has formally approved a future-focused and ambitious plan for the region’s transport network. The Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan sets the vision and priorities for land transport across the entire region. It guides planning and investment to support a resilient network and enable economic growth in…

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Keeping the wheels moving on Canterbury transport investment

Keeping the wheels moving on Canterbury transport investment

Posted on April 15, 2024 by ECAN

[ad_1] Keeping the wheels moving on Canterbury transport investment Our Council is asking for better recognition of the importance of Canterbury, and the wider South Island, in the Government’s 10-year land transport strategy. We’ve provided feedback on the draft Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS) 2024. The GPS outlines the Government’s priorities for land…

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Call for submissions on proposed investment in Canterbury’s transport system

Call for submissions on proposed investment in Canterbury’s transport system

Posted on January 26, 2024 by ECAN

[ad_1] Call for submissions on proposed investment in Canterbury’s transport system The Canterbury Regional Transport Committee is seeking feedback on its proposed plan for the region’s transport system. The draft Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan 2024–34 (PDF 3.7MB) sets out the current state of the region’s transport system, the challenges it faces, and the priorities for…

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Proposal for $10.8 billion investment in Canterbury’s transport system

Proposal for $10.8 billion investment in Canterbury’s transport system

Posted on November 28, 2023 by ECAN

[ad_1] Proposal for $10.8 billion investment in Canterbury’s transport system Over the next 10 years, Canterbury councils and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency are proposing to almost double the investment in the region’s land transport systems to increase maintenance, manage risk from natural hazards, reduce emissions, enhance safety, and accelerate key transport projects across the…

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More investment in literacy skills needed to end persistent disparities for Pasifika students

More investment in literacy skills needed to end persistent disparities for Pasifika students

Posted on August 4, 2022 by University of Canterbury

[ad_1] More investment in literacy skills needed to end persistent disparities for Pasifika students On The Conversation, Senior Lecturer of Economics Stephen Agnew shares insights from a recent study that found low English literacy rates in Pasifika students a key predictor of exclusion from school. Photo by Chris Lawton Our study analysed a cohort of…

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1.3B investment creates sustainable pathway for KiwiRail

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Info

[ad_1] The Government’s significant rail investment in Budget 2021 is another major and welcome step to making KiwiRail sustainable, Group Chief Executive Greg Miller says. The Government has committed $1.3 billion for rail in Budget 2021, building on previous Budget investments of $1.2 billion in Budget 2020 and $1 billion in 2019. “This is an…

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Multi-Use Arena preparations continue at pace - Christchurch City Council

Business investment in solar – new EECA analysis

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Info

[ad_1] A new report commissioned by EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) shows a wide range of rates of return for large businesses considering investing in commercial-scale solar. EECA says 11 different types of businesses in eight regions throughout the country were analysed using a model to predict solar generation and financial performance. Strategy and…

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Over $53m for Top of the South projects - Tabuteau

‘$178 million transport network investment for the West Coast’ – Waka Kotahi

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Info

[ad_1] Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency today announced $178 million of investment in the West Coast’s land transport system that will deliver a safer, more resilient transport system. The planned investments are detailed in Ngā Kaupapa Huarahi o Aotearoa | 2021-24 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP), published today by Waka Kotahi – www.nzta.govt.nz/nltp The planned…

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‘Huge investment in home-grown Kiwi tech companies’

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Info

[ad_1] The covid pandemic cannot stop the substantial growth in New Zealand tech investments. NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says investor confidence is at an all-time high despite key areas of the country remaining on alert due to covid. The growing number and variety of capital raises over the past couple of years is demonstrating…

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Couchdrop secures investment from Punakaiki Fund for global growth

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Info

[ad_1] Christchurch data migration start-up company Couchdrop, which moves vast amounts of data for global clients, has closed an investment round with New Zealand’s premiere venture capital fund, Punakaiki Fund. Couchdrop founder Michael Lawson says the investment will accelerate product development and growth. “We like to think of ourselves as a small New Zealand company,…

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Water networks key focus for investment

Posted on June 25, 2021 by CCC

[ad_1] Protecting and upgrading the city’s water networks is a key areas of focus for Christchurch City Council’s spending over the next decade. Capital spending breakdown Drinking-water $837 million, including: Water Safety Plan Improvement Programme asset renewals and replacements, such as pump stations, pipes, wells and reservoirs. Water supply rezoning – this will allow for…

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City’s investment in floodplain management pays off

Posted on June 4, 2021 by CCC

[ad_1] Christchurch City Council’s decision to invest millions of dollars improving the city’s stormwater network helped to prevent homes and businesses flooding this week. The Council’s use of the District Plan to set minimum floor levels to protect buildings in flood-prone areas of the city from the risk of flooding also helped reduce the damage….

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Investment in core infrastructure key focus of 10-year budget

Posted on February 23, 2021 by CCC

[ad_1] Christchurch City Council’s draft 10-year budget lays the foundation for the city’s continued growth and will ensure the core infrastructure that residents rely on is kept in good condition, says Mayor Lianne Dalziel. Today, the Council agreed in principle to adopt the Draft 2021-31 Long Term Plan and release it for public consultation. It…

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$24 million investment in Canterbury flood protection works

Posted on February 19, 2021 by ECAN

[ad_1] $24 million investment in Canterbury flood protection works Work is starting on a comprehensive three-year programme of investment for the Canterbury region, with a focus on flood protection. The first project recently kicked off with the rock works now underway at McIntoshs bend in Kaiapoi. Building climate change resilience in local communities Environment Canterbury…

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Have your say on transport strategy and investment

Posted on February 9, 2021 by ECAN

[ad_1] Have your say on transport strategy and investment Canterbury is aiming for transport investment of $5.5 billion from 2021 to 2031 in the region’s draft Regional Land Transport Plan – a 10% increase in expenditure from the previous 10-year plan, due to funding injections for ‘shovel ready’ projects. The draft Plan, released by the Canterbury Regional…

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More investment earmarked for better public transport

Posted on December 10, 2020 by CCC

[ad_1] Christchurch City Council has signalled that it will provide an extra $60 million of funding for public transport over the next 10 years as part of its commitment to improving bus services. It has endorsed the Greater Christchurch Public Transport Case that has been developed jointly by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Environment Canterbury…

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ERANZ welcomes Govt investment to reduce energy hardship

‘Over $7B of infrastructure investment in South Island key to Labour’s economic plan’

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Info

[ad_1] The Labour Party will continue to build on its strong record of investment in infrastructure in the South Island to create economic stimulus and jobs. “The impacts of COVID-19 have made it clear that we need a strong platform of infrastructure investment across the country to give regions certainty and to provide a pipeline…

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Over $53m for Top of the South projects - Tabuteau

Nelson City Council welcomes Government investment in Nelson

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Info

[ad_1] Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese says yesterday’s announcement of Government investment will boost economic development in the region. Three Nelson-based projects are to receive funding from the Provincial Growth Fund and the Infrastructure Reference Group’s (IRG) shovel-ready project fund. The projects align closely with Nelson WhakatÅ«’s vision of The Smart Little City – he taōne…

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Waltham investment key to the future of South Island rail - Peters and Jones

Waltham investment key to the future of South Island rail – Peters and Jones

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Info

[ad_1] The Government is investing $39 million to build a new rail maintenance facility in Christchurch which will support hundreds of construction jobs and ensure a strong future for South Island rail, State Owned Enterprises Minister Winston Peters and Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones say. The funding comes from the Government’s $3 billion for infrastructure projects…

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ERANZ welcomes Govt investment to reduce energy hardship

ERANZ welcomes Govt investment to reduce energy hardship

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Info

[ad_1] The Electricity Retailers’ Association welcomes new Government initiatives to address energy hardship and is looking forward to working with the Government to further help Kiwis in need, Acting Chief Executive Mike Munro says. “The electricity sector works hard to support Kiwis at risk of energy hardship. The Government’s announcement of a $17 million package…

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South Canterbury Finance Bail Out – It could be a good thing in the end!

Posted on September 1, 2010 by swiggs

Watching John Key & co deal with South Canterbury Finance yesterday was exciting. The Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance forked out $1.6 billion under the Crown Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme. Good move. The NZ government are admitting liability and paying out depositors who trusted government regulators would protect them. Regulatory responsibility has been a series…

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