Our Stakeholders

Bay of Connections works with a large number of stakeholders within the wider Bay of Plenty region and across the country, including economic development agencies, working groups, members of industry, and local and central government. This is to forge connections into, and out of, the region to identify opportunities, help remove roadblocks and facilitate economic development.

Bay of Connections also contributes to and supports a number of roopu that are focused on advancing specific sectors and economic development in the wider Bay of Plenty. These include:

  • CONNECT BOP
  • Bay of Plenty Regional Skills Leadership Group
  • Bay of Plenty Aquaculture Group
  • NZ Geothermal Association’s Geoheat Action Group