Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 11, 2023 4:11:26 GMT 12
THE GOVERNMENT IS INVESTING $5.1 MILLION IN MĀORI HORTICULTURE IN THE BAY OF PLENTY
Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan says the investment from the Regional Strategic Partnership Fund towards four horticultural businesses is to advance developments on underutilised whenua Māori in the Bay of Plenty
Paengaroa North A1 Section 2 have been approved a loan of up to $1.16m and the Waihau Bay Horticulture have secured a loan of up to $2.12m, to develop kiwifruit orchards.
Ngāi Tamarāwaho have been approved a grant of up to $726,000 to develop a purpose-built contracting yard that will provide nursery services to support ecological restoration, planting and eco sourcing seedlings on Māori freehold land.
Te Moana a Toi Truffles Collective, made up of seven Māori landowners, will receive a grant of up to $1.11m to plant 13 hectares of truffle trees in the Eastern Bay of Plenty....
www.sunlive.co.nz/news/314709-mori-horticulture-51-million-invested-bop.html
Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan says the investment from the Regional Strategic Partnership Fund towards four horticultural businesses is to advance developments on underutilised whenua Māori in the Bay of Plenty
Paengaroa North A1 Section 2 have been approved a loan of up to $1.16m and the Waihau Bay Horticulture have secured a loan of up to $2.12m, to develop kiwifruit orchards.
Ngāi Tamarāwaho have been approved a grant of up to $726,000 to develop a purpose-built contracting yard that will provide nursery services to support ecological restoration, planting and eco sourcing seedlings on Māori freehold land.
Te Moana a Toi Truffles Collective, made up of seven Māori landowners, will receive a grant of up to $1.11m to plant 13 hectares of truffle trees in the Eastern Bay of Plenty....
www.sunlive.co.nz/news/314709-mori-horticulture-51-million-invested-bop.html