Projects and Initiatives

Our key priority areas include the Māori economy, infrastructure, workforce development and supporting the progression of a low carbon, circular economy. These focus areas intersect and support one another at multiple levels, reinforcing Bay of Connections’ holistic approach to regional economic development.

Bay of Connections supports a range of groups and kaupapa cross our region, aligned to our focus areas. In addition, we lead bespoke projects to support opportunities on behalf, and with the support, of key stakeholders. This support in recent times includes:

• Development of the latest Geoheat Action Plan and supporting Communications Plan NZ Geoheat Strategy
• The case for establishing a regional cycle network in the Bay of Plenty
• Establishment of the new Bay of Plenty Aquaculture Group, and its report on Unlocking the Circular Economy Opportunity for aquaculture in the Bay of Plenty. The executive summary is available here
• Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

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