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Stats NZ updates - October
Thursday, October 14, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
A number of different data reports have been released over the past month. Some of those that are relevant to the wider Bay of Plenty region include:
Building consents remain strong
Thursday, October 14, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
The number and value of both residential and commercial building consents across the Bay of Plenty remain strong, despite the nationwide lockdown in August.
Vaccinating New Zealand
Thursday, October 14, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
Getting Aotearoa to a 90 per cent vaccination rate is our ticket to freedom this summer and into the future, the government says.
Economic analysis: How lockdown 2.0 affected Bay of Plenty
Thursday, October 14, 2021 Read and add comments (0) *}
Early indicators suggest Bay of Plenty’s economic recovery from lockdown 2.0 may be stronger than the region’s recovery following the first nationwide lockdown last year, Infometrics analysts suggest.
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.