Funding Projects

Central North Island (CNI) Regional Growth Hub (Te Utanganui)

To enable KiwiRail to acquire a new site on the outer fringe of Palmerston North, to enable a new rail freight facility to be fully integrated with air and road, improved automated technology, efficient layout, fit-for-future safety focussed design.

Crown Forestry Joint Ventures - Manawatū-Whanganui/Horowhenua

Whanganui Port Revitalisation Infrastructure - Equity

To revitalise the Whanganui Port so it can support local business expansion in marine services and fisheries and meet the increasing demand for freight moving through the region.

Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui Redevelopment: Revitilisation of a key regional tourism asset.

To revitalise the Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui, by constructing a new wing and upgrading the existing building.

Awapuni Synthetic Race Track

Construction of a synthetic horse racing track with training & trialling as its primary purpose and racing as a secondary purpose.

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts - Physical Work

To build a new gondola at Whakapapa Ski field.

Strengthening of the Lower Whanganui River Structures

To strengthen the lower river training structure at the mouth and along the lower reach of the Whanganui River.

Sustainable Land Use Initiative (SLUI)

Rural Broadband/Mobile Blackspots - Manawatu-Whanganui/Horowhenua

To install broadband infrastructure rural New Zealand to increase the availability in black spot areas along state highways.

Development and maintenance repair at the Port of Whanganui

To create a purpose built, new build, refit, repair and maintenance precinct at the port of Whanganui.

Whanganui Port Revitalisation Infrastructure - Loan

To revitalise the Whanganui Port so it can support local business expansion in marine services and fisheries and meet the increasing demand for freight moving through the region

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts - Additional Funding

To cover operational and maintenance expenditure.

Development of Ruapehu Trails - Te Ara Mangawhero

To develop 43km of shared use trails from Tūroa through Ohakune and Horopito to Erua, adding to visitor experience of Mount Ruapehu.

Foxton Regeneration

Aims to regenerate Foxton, with the river once more at its heart, by laying the enabling foundations for new business opportunities which leverage the surrounding natural environment

Development of learning centre and programme Te Whare Taiao o Manukura

To construct a multi functional learning centre and expanded Environment and Ecology Programme at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre .

Ngā Puna Rau o Rangitīkei: Rangitīkei catchment-wide whenua Māori Enhancement Programme

To construct 84km kilometres of fencing, extensive stock water reticulation and access track development on Whenua Māori land in the Rangitīkei District.

Rangitīkei awa restoration project

Upgrade of Ōhakune Water Treatment Plant

1BT Grants - Manawatū-Whanganui/Horowhenua

Whanganui Rail Upgrade

Rail freight opportunities - Whanganui Rail Upgrade.

Whanganui Economic Support Package

Worker redeployment on roading project. Project works include: roading and utility services capital works to Fitzherbert Avenue extension to Mosston Road Industrial Link; Rapanui Road Stock underpass; Whanganui River Road guardrail upgrades.

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited - Administrators Bridging Loan

To provide short term bridging finance to ensure or Ruapehu Alpine Lifts continues to operate while in voluntary administration.

Development of Driver Training Centre in the Manawatū District - Loan

To deliver a bespoke training centre which will include a skid pad, a civil plant pit and classroom facilities for delivery of specialist training courses.

Talent Central - Equipping Young People for the World of Work

To deliver a Work Ready Passport to schools in Manawatū, and upskill school leavers to be work ready.

Horowhenua Economic Support Package

Worker redeployment on roading project. Project works include: Queen St/Tirotiro Road Intersection & Queen Street improvements.

Development of Harakeke Strawberry Farm - Loan

To develop a strawberry farm on 270ha Iwi land new Whanganui Prison, which will link with the Marton training and employment centre, also developed by Iwi.

Facilitation of Port Employment Precinct Whanganui

To facilitate training and employment of local workforce at the Whanganui Port.

Tuatahi Farming Partnership - water conservation

The Recipient leases multiple land blocks on behalf of Ngati Tuwharetoa landowners in the Turangi area (as listed in clause 3.1). The recipient has identified fencing, planting and wetland protection works within the recipient's estate that will contribute to maintaining their nitrogen discharge allowances and protect the waters of Lake Taupo. All landowners have given their permission for the Project works. This is a 20-month project that includes: - 54 Kilometres of fencing; - 45 hectares of wetland planting and 10 hectares of riparian planting;and - the employment of 11 workers

Ruapehu Economic Support Package

Worker redeployment on roading project. Project work includes: Power line ID completion, cycle trail construction/ maintenance, felling exotic trees for use in warmer homes; routine maintenance of road signs & drainage.

Marae Connectivity - Manawatu-Whanganui/Horowhenua

Connecting marae and providing a broadband service for 5 years as well as installation of essential hardware to allow for increased opportunities and connectedness within New Zealand.

Development of Central Region Major Projects Skills Hub

To facilitate training and prioritise employment of local workforce to deliver regional infrastructure projects.

Pūhoro STEM Academy

The Recipient will lift Māori participation in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) careers through a range of proactive interventions and will transition a minimum of 50 participants into STEM cadetships, internships and apprenticeships over two years. Te Ara Mahi funding with be used to employ 2.5 FTE Kaihautū (mentors), as well as cover operational costs and micro-credentialing training costs. This project is partially Te Ara Mahi funded, with co-funding coming from a variety of external sources.

The Ruapehu Whānau Transformation

To employ three additional people and cover operational costs, to develop local workforce through training, support services and job placement programmes.

Afforestation Grants Scheme - Manawatū-Whanganui/Horowhenua

Te Toronga Whānau

To provide health and wellbeing services to support affected whānau and address the growing impact of methamphetamine in the Whanganui region.

Ngā Wairiki - Ngāti Apa Developments Limited / Harakeke Strawberry Farm development (Grant)

Develop a strawberry farm on a 270ha block of iwi land near whanganui prision. This will provide over 50 jobs within 2 years, also, the Iwi is developing an education, training and employment centre in Marton that will link to this development.

Training and Employment initiatives at Te Poho o Tuāriki in Marton

To provide training, pastoral support and employment brokerage services at their onsite facility in Marton, which cover a range of industries.

Pathways Horowhenua (Get - Go)

To connect employers and talent in Horowhenua through a one stop shop, and support transition into employment through the delivery of a Work Readiness Portfolio.

Te Ara Mahi – E Tū Tangata - Māori Integrated Trade Training and Manākitanga (pastoral care) programme

The Recipient will target hard to reach populations in Whanganui (gang affiliations, criminal records, mental health issues, drug and alcohol dependency) to deliver an integrated employment and trade training programme that will lead to building and sub-trade apprenticeships/employment. Funding will be used to support 2.5 FTEs, training costs for the participants and general operating costs, leading to a minimum of 32 training outcomes and 16 employment outcomes over two years. Te Ara Mahi funding will partially support this project, with co-funding from Te Puni Kokiri and in-kind co-funding supplementing this.

To Ake Arā Tātou (Your Way, Our Way, Onwards)

The Tō Ake Ara Tatou programme will support up to 48 rangatahi over two years in the Horowhenua through delivering a Whānau-centric Te Ao Maori Framework “Muaūpoko style” service. The focus of the programme is on strengthening and reinforcing protective factors (whānau connection, cultural belonging through Whakapapa, Te Reo, Marae and Wananga, and support networks) while addressing risk factors (discrimination, cultural and social exclusion, lack of resource, and poor self-esteem). Each individual in the programme will have a customised experience to meet their needs, with tailored experiences that could involve volunteering, work experience, helping out in the environment (Taio), cultural activities, serving kaumatua, apprenticeship or study support, budgeting and more.

Skills and Training Partnership with Tertiary Educations Providers in the Ruapehu District

To provide skills and training in primary industries through partnership with tertiary education providers and industry partners in the region.

Hiruharama Māori blocks, Jerusalem

Fencing of Waterways project. Includes fencing, planting of manuka seedlings, and the development and installation of a stockwater system.

National Driver Training Centre - delivering the driving workforce to Manawatu/Whanganui's key industries (Grant)

Funding provided for the Recipient's operating expenditure to deliver Class 2-5 licence training - the full range of driver training (4WD, Quad, Light Utility Vehicle, Wheels, track and rollers). This will be over a three-year period.

Horizons Regional Afforestation Initiave - Stage 1

The Manawatu-Whanganui region has the largest area of farmed hill country in New Zealand and has the biggest hill country erosion programme. This project supported the Council’s Sustainable Land Use Initiative programme to plant 1.3 million trees on erosion prone land. The Horizons Regional Council worked with up to 40 landowners through its sustainable land use initiative to get trees into the ground in 2018. The funding also provided forest land appraisals for some landowners who are considering planting trees on their farmland. Additional planting helped create jobs in some of the most remote and isolated communities in the region where unemployment is high. Environmentally, the tree planting will:•

Tararua REAP - Employment Liaison Advisors x2

To employ two people to support community from rural Tararua to access local job opportunities and a trained workforce.

Tiaho Mai

To provide rangatahi with hands-on education through practical work in garden and native nursery, while they learn about Tikanga and environment.

Tararua Economic Support Package

Worker redeployment on roading project. Project work includes: tree removal on Route 52.

Hiruharama Māori blocks, Jerusalem

Marton Community Facilities Project

Renovation/ refurbishment of the Marton Memorial Hall.

Manawatū Whanganui – Te Awa o Whanganui (Cluster 2) - Putiki Marae

Renovation of a cluster of two individual marae (Cluster 2), which is part of a larger, whole of regional phased approach to marae restoration, renovation, and refurbishment. Additional Marae will be added to this Cluster

Taumarunui – Renovation of Marae Cluster - Wharauroa Marae

Renovation of Marae cluster - Ngati Rangatahi Whanaunga

Renovation of Tūkorehe Marae

To renovate and renovate the te Kahu Marae, including full ablution refurbishment, replacement windows and doors, re-roofing, electrical upgrades and carpark construction.

Te Manaakitanga o Muaūpoko - Kohuturoa Marae

To renovate a cluster of two marae, Kawiu and Kohuturoa, with a broad scope and scale of works.

Te Manaakitanga o Muaūpoko - Kawiu Marae

To renovate a cluster of two marae, Kawiu and Kohuturoa, with a broad scope and scale of works.

Paetawa Station Development

Implementation of remedical work, including fencing and gorse maintenance, to enable long-term station development and diversification to be undertaken .

Te Reureu Cluster - Te Hiiri

Marae Cluster renovation and refurbishment (Te Hiiri, Te Tikanga, Taumata o te Ra, Parewahawaha, Poupatate and Kauwhata Marae)

Levin Digital Hub

To establish a Digital Hub at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, offering digital services to businesses and the self-employed.

Advanced Aviation Hub

To prepare a full business case to establish an Advanced Aviation Hub (AAH) in Whanganui

Manawatu-Whanganui Rural Innovation Lab Pilot (RIL)

Co-design with farmers, growers & technologists a Rural Innovation Lab (RIL). Engage with farmers & growers across Manawatu-Whanganui to identify, assess & prioritise digital farming opportunities.

Woodville Digital Hub

To establish a Digital Hub in Woodville, offering digital services to business and the self-employed.

Te Pae Tata Digital Hub

To fit out the Digital Hub known as Waituhi - purpose-built space for business, collaboration & co-working offering digital services to business and the self employed.

Dannevirke Rail Hub, Evaluation

An evaluation of the impacts on the local roading network of investing in Route 52 and a rail hub in Dannevirke.

Research for the Manawatū-Wanganui Bio-forestry Alliance

To research Asian and UK processing technologies for New Zealand conditions, which will be used to complete investment prospectus and secure investors.

Renovation of Whangaehu Marae

To renovate and renovate the Whangaehu Marae.

Taumarunui – Renovation of Marae Cluster - Ngapuwaiwaha Marae

Renovation of Marae cluster - Ngati Rangatahi Whanaunga

Whakapiki te Kaha mā te Kāinga Ora

Thermawise will provide access to training in Taitoko for Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) construction for rangatahi at risk of becoming NEET. It is expected that this project will support 18 rangatahi to become skilled tradespeople in the SIP industry through providing them with intensive pastoral care during their training. The participants will complete a SIP panel specific training curriculum that Thermawise has developed in collaboration with UCOL.

Programme Coordinator for Ruapehu Regional Visitor Development Plan (RRVDP)

to provide a coordination & management resource to drive the development & implementation of six iconic tourism developments in the Ruapehu District

Te Reureu Cluster - Parewahawaha

Marae Cluster renovation and refurbishment (Te Hiiri, Te Tikanga, Taumata o te Ra, Parewahawaha, Poupatate and Kauwhata Marae)

Otukopiri Koriniti Marae Development

restoration of the Wharekai, Wharekarakia and Urupa

The Herb Farm: Manufacturing and Capability Expansion

To build a new manufacturing and warehousing facility at the Herb Farm Site, to meet increased product demand.

Te Reureu Cluster - Te Tikanga

Marae Cluster renovation and refurbishment (Te Hiiri, Te Tikanga, Taumata o te Ra, Parewahawaha, Poupatate and Kauwhata Marae)

The sustainable spatial use of the National Park

To co-ordinate and deliver a plan for networks of tourism pathways in the Ruapehu/Tongariro National Park.

Te Rangimarie Marae and associated lands

Repairing our wharenui inside wall from water damaged, painting both inside and out and seal the driveway and carpark. Landscaping our whenua adding pathways and lighting. Fencing the urupa adding seating and a retaining wall

Te Kahui Maunga Cluster of Marae - Raetihi Marae

To undertake remedial structural work such as heating and fencing, around the marae.

Taumarunui – Renovation of Marae Cluster - Maniaiti Marae

Renovation of Māniaiti Marae

Ruahuihui Trust - Ngapaeruru 1B2B

Funding provided for the enhancement & remediation of the Farm including fencing, fertiliser, water troughs, and cattle yard repair.

Accelerate25 - Delivery of Manawatū-Whanganui Economic Action Plan

Accelerate25 and Te Pae Tawhiti are a regional approach to economic action planning and the networking, facilitation and support for the delivery of key opportunities.

Taumarunui – Renovation of Marae Cluster - Manu Ariki Marae

Renovation of Marae cluster - Ngati Rangatahi Whanaunga

Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park Trust - Park restoration project

Whanganui Work Ready Passport Initiative - (Human & Social Capital - Work Readiness)

The Recipient will employ 2 x FTE to deliver the Work Ready Passport (WRP) programme in Whanganui schools, purposed at ensuring school leavers are ‘ready for work’ and employers can source the best candidates for their jobs. Under a variation to the funding agreement, it is expected that over a three year period a minimum of 140 people will gain employment as a result of this project. Te Ara Mahi funding partially supports this project alongside co-funding from a variety of external sources.

Horowhenua Cluster – Timata Ana Mai - Kikopiri

To renovate a cluster of two marae, as part of a whole of region approach.

Horowhenua Cluster – Timata Ana Mai - Kereru Marae

To renovate a cluster of two marae, as part of a whole of region approach.

Te Kahui Maunga Cluster of Marae - Makaranui Marae

To renovate interior of Marae including cladding and painting, and water tightness to exterior of building.

Public Toilets Taupō Quay freedom camping area and bus shelter

Food HQ Executive Director

Food HQ executive Director

Tararua District Council - Right Tree Right Place

A decision support tool for landowners to incorporate alternative species into their farm system. The tool will draw on national data and adapt for the local context. The work will enable the Tararua District Council to strategically plan for the future of forestry in the region.

Cluster 1 Manawatu Whanganui - Te Kahui Maunga - Raketapauma Marae

To renovate the Raketapauma marae, including wharekai refurbishment, reroofing for the wharepuni, and general repairs.

Big Belly Bin Installation

Manawatū Whanganui – Te Awa o Whanganui (Cluster 2) - Te Ao Hou Marae

Renovation of a cluster of two individual marae (Cluster 2), which is part of a larger, whole of regional phased approach to marae restoration, renovation, and refurbishment. Additional Marae will be added to this Cluster

Taumarunui – Renovation of Marae Cluster - Kauriki Marae

Renovation of Marae cluster - Ngati Rangatahi Whanaunga

Ōhakune/Raetihi Wastewater Treatment Plant Feasibility Study

Renovation of Ngātokowaru Marae

To renovate the Ngātokowaru Marae, including repairs and maintenance, as well as upgrade to marae whare and grounds.

Mangatainoka Reserve

Provision of freedom camping facilities at Mangatainoka Reserve

Food HQ Plus

This application is for stage one of an ambitious project to investigate what it will take to realise FoodHQ's potential. The proposed campus has the potential to be NZ's first globally-relevant "super campus" & an enabler that assists the nations food ex

Manawatū River Loop at Foxton

To fund the investigations connected to the Manawatu River Loop at Foxton

Alternative Land Use Options for the Tararua District

To fund research that will support local farmers to make informed decisions on alternative land use. Environmental benefits, skills, training & investment/ structures required for the expansion of horticulture including the feijoa growing & processing ind

Transforming Te Āpiti into a major tourism destination

To evaluate the potential for Te Apiti (Manawatu Gorge) to be transformed into a major tourism destination

Te Āpiti, Te Whenua o ngā Atua

To create a unique tourist trail between Woodville and Ashhurst, showcasing distinctive Maori culture through depicting images of Maori Atua on wind turbines at Meridian's Te Apiti Wind Farm

Cluster 1 Manawatu Whanganui - Te Kahui Maunga - Tirorangi Marae

To renovate the wharekai of the marae, to include reroofing, paraplegic platform and ramp, and decking.

Te Reureu Cluster - Kauwhata

Marae Cluster renovation and refurbishment (Te Hiiri, Te Tikanga, Taumata o te Ra, Parewahawaha, Poupatate and Kauwhata Marae)

Turakina Māori Girls College Redevelopment Project - Te Poho o Tuāriki

To build a local workforce pipeline aligned to local industry need & create a competitive advantage for Te Runanga o Nga Wairiki Ngati Apa & the Rangitikei District. Feasibility study & business case.

Whanganui Work Ready Passport Initiative - (Te Ara Mahi)

The Recipient will employ 2 x FTE to deliver the Work Ready Passport (WRP) programme in Whanganui schools, purposed at ensuring school leavers are ‘ready for work’ and employers can source the best candidates for their jobs. Under a variation to the funding agreement, it is expected that over a three year period a minimum of 140 people will gain employment as a result of this project. Te Ara Mahi funding partially supports this project alongside co-funding from a variety of external sources.

Te Kahui Maunga Cluster of Marae - Opaea Marae

To refurbish the wharepaku and wharekai of the marae.

Te Reureu Cluster - Taumata o Te ra

Marae Cluster renovation and refurbishment (Te Hiiri, Te Tikanga, Taumata o te Ra, Parewahawaha, Poupatate and Kauwhata Marae)

Vinegar Hill Community Stock Water Scheme Design

Funding to carry out the commercialisation activities associated with the Vinegar Hill Community Stock Water Scheme. On completion of this phase, the recipient will have a detailed case to support the investment decision - technical and financial feasibility of the investment.

Whanganui Port - Geotechnical Feasibility

Whanganui Port - Geotechnical Feasibility

Awawhiti Cress - Acceleration of Business expansion

Expansion of an existing business - hydroponic watercress, and diversify with the development of new products

Transitional Programme Manager - Ruapehu Regional Visitor Development Plan Implementation

Engagement of a highly competent Programme Manager to put in place the arrangements needed to get 'Ruapehu 400' & related priority new destination experiences up and running by October 2018

Industry for the Future

Feasibility study to investigate the development of plastic processing and reuse industry and plastic disposal alternatives

Te Kahui Maunga Cluster of Marae - Mangamingi Marae

To repile and reroof the wharepuni of the marae.

Te Reureu Cluster - Poupatate

Marae Cluster renovation and refurbishment (Te Hiiri, Te Tikanga, Taumata o te Ra, Parewahawaha, Poupatate and Kauwhata Marae)

Supplementary SLUI Programme (SSP)

Taumarunui – Renovation of Marae Cluster - Hikairoa / Te Rena Marae

Renovation of Marae cluster - Ngati Rangatahi Whanaunga

District Tourism & Trails Strategy including district and urban walkways / cycleways

To develop a comprehensive Tourism & Trails Strategy that includes a Destination Development Plan & Cycle / Walk/ Horse Trail Strategy for the Tararua District.

Taumarunui – Renovation of Marae Cluster - Takaputiraha Marae

Renovation of Marae cluster - Ngati Rangatahi Whanaunga

Pipiriki Water and Wastewater Feasibility Study

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Whanganui District Council

Pou Tangata -Te whakairo hei huarahi ki te mahi

The Recipient employ a traditional master carver to produce a pou tangata in the form of a waka mutunga. A minimum of two youth will be engaged in this educational experience around traditional carving to establish a cultural presence, sense of achievement, mana and inspiration. Contract finished.

Pathways Horowhenua - Feasibility Study

Funding for a Feasibility Study to investigate the education to employment interface within Horowhenua and provide justification that Pathways Horowhenua is needed to act as an activator to improve educational, economic and social outcomes.

Taumarunui – Renovation of Marae Cluster - Whanau Maria Marae

Renovation of Marae cluster - Ngati Rangatahi Whanaunga

Te Kahui Maunga Cluster of Marae - Maungarongo Marae

To renovate the waharoa and paepae at the marae.

Timber waste manufacturing

Bring unique wood fibre waste technology to New Zealand

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Rangitikei District Council

Capability to support priority project

Funding is required for capability building within the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) to build a comprehensive business case for priority projects.

Levin/Horowhenua Integrated Transport Hub: passenger and freight rail opportunities

To enable HDC to complete an application within three months for the Levin Transport Hub, focusing on economic development opportunities and rail infrastructure upgrades for passenger and commercial freight.

Application Support for Whanganui PGF Projects

Regional support for the Economic Development Agency in Whanganui to support the writing for 4 projects. If approved the 4 projects would be submitted within 3 months.

Intensive Induction Training for new staff

The Recipient will run a 12 week intensive induction training programme for 22 new employees at GPSOS who will be employed to monitor and respond to the security devices the Recipient provides. Contract finished.

Toilet and rubbish facilities associated operating costs across a range of locations

Toilet and rubbish facilities associated operating costs across a range of locations

Increased cleaning of temporary ablution blocks, as well as a custodian and security at Vinegar Hill and 3 other sites

Increased cleaning of temporary ablution blocks, as well as a custodian and security at Vinegar Hill and 3 other sites

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Palmerston North City Council

Ngā Puna Rau o Rangitīkei - additional capacity

Whanganui Rangitīkei Land Use Optimisation Project

To build on previous work to scope and socialise the advancement of two areas - floriculture and medicinal plants - to be progressed to full pilots

PGF Application Support

Tararua District Council wishes to engage a short term resource to assist the Economic Development team to submit three applications to the PGF.

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Tararua District Council

Mowing, toilets cleaning and rubbish collection for overnight camping sites

Mowing, toilets cleaning and rubbish collection for overnight camping sites

Rangitīkei Application Capability Resourcing

To engage a resource to assist with the preparation of applications to the Provincial Growth Fund

Responsible Camping 2020/21 - Ruapehu District Council

Establishment of an ambassador programme to provide education relating to campers and locals on responsible camping in the area

Establishment of an ambassador programme to provide education relating to campers and locals on responsible camping in the area