First Regions Gain Approval for Assistance
The first funding approvals under the Government's new Regional Partnerships Programme have been announced. These approvals will support the development and putting in place of economic development plans in the Wanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitikei region, the Marlborough region, and the Rotorua region. The planning process may lead to major regional projects, and applications to support such projects can be submitted and considered later.
Most other regions are still working through the details of their proposals with Industry NZ. Several regions are very close and are likely to be announced in the February round of approvals.
Regions were able to apply for funding in three components:
- up to $100,000 for Strategy Development (total of $8 million applied for);
- up to $100,000 for Building Capability (total of $8 million applied for); and
- up to $2,000,000 for major regional projects (total of $93 million applied for).
The total budget for the Regional Partnerships Programme is $33.750 million (incl GST) over the next 3 years, including $5.6 million in the current financial year.
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