Latest News / Media Releases

Keep up to date with Toi EDA’s involvement in our region. Find the latest news, media release articles and activities here.

“Ka whakangao tonu mātou ki tĒnei momo āhuatanga whakawhitiwhiti, whakaurunga hoki, hei whakarite i te tukunga o te mōhiohio tōtika, otirā kia pakari tonu ngā whakataunga take.”

We will continue to invest in this type of communication and engagement to ensure relevant information is provided to ensure robust decisions can be made.

Abby Dickinson 29/06/23 Abby Dickinson 29/06/23

Huge Economic Development Opportunities In The Aquaculture Industry

Students from across the East Coast region of the Bay of Plenty gathered at Te Kura o Te Whānau ā Apanui for an unforgettable day. They were immersed in the exciting world of upcoming aquaculture industry opportunities that will shape the region's future and unlock a multitude of career and economic development pathways.

Abby Dickinson 21/06/23 Abby Dickinson 21/06/23

Whakatāne District Council Puts The Focus on Sustainability

The Green Room Program presentation, hosted by Tourism Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, and Tourism Industry Aotearoa, brought together local tourism operators who have shown exceptional dedication in implementing sustainable initiatives. The event served as a platform to showcase their achievements and inspire others in the industry.

Abby Dickinson 20/05/23 Abby Dickinson 20/05/23

The Civil Construction Industry: Quarterly Update

Abby Dickinson 20/05/23 Abby Dickinson 20/05/23

Keeping A Finger On The Pulse For Local Landlords and Tenants

Abby Dickinson 30/04/23 Abby Dickinson 30/04/23

A Visit From Brad Olsen JP (InfoMetrics) & Update On The Eastern Bay of Plenty Economy

Toi EDA was pleased to participate in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Update hosted by Infometrics and facilitated by Brad Olsen JP. This insightful event provided attendees with a deep dive into the local economic structure and its implications on commercial industries and local councils

Abby Dickinson 30/04/23 Abby Dickinson 30/04/23

An Update from the DIA on Aotearoa’s Affordable Water Reform

Staying up-to-date with the latest information and updates is crucial for us to support the development of our region. We were delighted to host a collective from the DIA, which provided our community with a deeper understanding of the government's affordable water reform.

Abby Dickinson 9/04/23 Abby Dickinson 9/04/23

In Memory of Louis Rāpihana

Abby Dickinson 30/03/23 Abby Dickinson 30/03/23

Cross Industry Collaboration

Abby Dickinson 30/03/23 Abby Dickinson 30/03/23

A Boost For Workforce Development in the Eastern Bay of Plenty

Abby Dickinson 17/03/23 Abby Dickinson 17/03/23

Funding and Support For Businesses Impacted By Cyclone Gabrielle

Abby Dickinson 13/03/23 Abby Dickinson 13/03/23

Toi eDA Team Visit the future site of Rangiuru Business Park

As an economic development agency based in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, we are excited about the potential for growth and investment that the Rangiuru Business Park represents. We look forward to working with Quayside Holdings, Putauaki Trust, and other partners to support the development of this innovative and exciting project.

Regenerate response

Abby Dickinson 5/03/23 Abby Dickinson 5/03/23

Funding recipients: cyclone relief

Abby Dickinson 27/02/23 Abby Dickinson 27/02/23

Toi EDA Announced As A Local Partner For The Government’s $25 Million Support Package

Abby Dickinson 19/02/23 Abby Dickinson 19/02/23

Support Currently Available For Businesses And Whānau Effected By Cyclone Gabrielle

Abby Dickinson 17/02/23 Abby Dickinson 17/02/23

ToI EDA Hosts the Bay of Plenty EDA Collective

On Thursday 16th February, we had the pleasure of hosting the Bay of Plenty EDA Collective for a productive and collaborative discussion of the economic development priorities within our region

Abby Dickinson 6/02/23 Abby Dickinson 6/02/23

Economic Development Opportunities on State Highway 35

At the beginning of February, our team had the opportunity to travel down State Highway 35 to look into different business models (current and future) and discussing what the needs would be for business owners to expand their capacity as well as workforce development opportunities for potential employees.