Bay of Connections

Statistic New Zealand updates - September

Friday, September 17, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}

A number of different data reports have been released over the past month. Some of those relevant to the wider Bay of Plenty region include:

Regional Data Group

Friday, September 17, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}

Population and Change (Demographics) was the theme of this month’s regional data group hui, prompting discussions about how local agencies can use population data and resources to futureproof the region.

Infometrics webinar: Lockdown 2.0 Economic Update

Friday, September 17, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}

New Zealand is already seeing signs of better economic activity as most of the country readjusts to lower COVID alert levels.

Regional Cycle Network

Friday, September 17, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}

The development of a connected Bay of Plenty regional cycle network will bolster domestic tourism, create ongoing jobs and new business opportunities, enhance health outcomes and ensure the improvement of the zero-carbon transport network.

Low Carbon Construction Forum

Friday, September 17, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}

The Low Carbon Construction Forum – convened to explore options to help Aotearoa New Zealand meet its 2050 climate change targets – has been postponed due to the recent COVID developments.

Regional cycle network strategy update

Monday, August 23, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}

A connected regional cycle network is a shared vision of EDAs, RTOs, councils, cycle groups and local businesses, who agree that an overarching regional strategy is the key to progress.

Statistics New Zealand updates

Monday, August 23, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}

Statistics New Zealand has released a number of significant national data sets in the past month. We have compiled a summary of some of these here:

Reserve Bank holds OCR at 0.25 per cent

Monday, August 23, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}

The Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee has agreed to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) on hold at 0.25 per cent in light of the COVID Delta variant outbreak.

Bay of Plenty Quarterly Economic Monitor

Monday, August 23, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}

Growth in the Bay of Plenty’s economic activity outstripped national growth rates in the year to June, putting a spotlight on the region’s post-lockdown resilience.