ISSUE 7: AUGUST 2010
With the help of well known forest industry consultant John Galbraith Toi-EDA has produced an attraction document for potential investors. More...
The Opotiki relationship with Oriental Ocean a major fish processing company in Yantai, China has developed to a point where it is likely that an aquaculture partnership will be started this year. Mayor John Forbes, several Opotiki councillors and others including Toi-EDA Chairman Jeremy Gardiner visited Yantai as part of their Shangahi expo visit. More...
The Eastern Bay of Plenty tourism sector has been boosted by the success of the Motu Cycle Trail project. The trail will address the shortage of sustainable tourism product in the Opotiki district and with the temperate climate the cycle trail should have year round use. More...
BERL Economics have completed a study of the movement of people into and out of the Whakatane urban area and the Opotiki and Kawerau districts. More...
The EBOP sunny reputation will be bolstered this month when the Destination TV "Hit the Road" travel episode on EBOP will screen on Australia's channel 7 to an audience of hundreds of thousands. More...
A major project is being undertaken by Toi-EDA to redevelop Whakatane marketing website. The new website will focus solely on tourism and visitor information resulting in a cleaner and more user friendly site. More...
The Beacon Business and Leisure Show held 3-5 September attracted 6500 visitors who enjoyed seeing what the EBOP had to offer. 102 businesses and leisure organisations with the odd politician thrown in for good measure entertained the crowds throughout the three day event. More...
