Articles tagged with Great Taste Trail
Government Invests $2.5M in 42 New E-Bike Charging Stations Across NZ Trails
2 hours ago | 32 viewsThe Government is accelerating regional economic growth by funding five more trails to install 42 new e-bike charging stations, supported by a $2.5 million investment from the Electrifying the Great Rides Fund. This initiative expands eligibility to include Heartland and Connector Rides within the Ngā Haerenga network, enhancing access to rural and remote trails for tourists and locals. The funded trails include Little River Rail Trail, Hauraki Rail Trail, Great Taste Trail, Whakarewarewa Forest Loop, and Great Lake Trail, boosting the $1.28 billion economic impact of Great Rides on regional New Zealand.
Tags: Louise Upston Government Electrifying the Great Rides Fund Hawke’s Bay Trails Remutaka Cycle Trail Ngā Haerenga Little River Rail Trail Hauraki Rail Trail Great Taste Trail Whakarewarewa Forest LoopGovernment Funds 42 New E-Bike Charging Stations Across NZ Cycle Trails
2 hours ago | 43 viewsThe Government is investing $2.5 million to install 42 new e-bike charging stations across five regional cycle trails, enhancing accessibility and boosting tourism. This funding, part of the Electrifying the Great Rides Fund, expands eligibility to include Heartland and Connector Rides within the Ngā Haerenga network, promoting rural and remote trail exploration. The initiative supports growing e-bike usage and contributes to the $1.28 billion economic impact generated by Great Rides in regional New Zealand.
Tags: Louise Upston Government Electrifying the Great Rides Fund Hawke’s Bay Trails Remutaka Cycle Trail Ngā Haerenga Little River Rail Trail Hauraki Rail Trail Great Taste Trail Whakarewarewa Forest LoopGovernment Invests $800K to Repair NZ Great Ride Cycle Trails After Storms
1 month ago | 314 viewsThe New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair storm damage on three Great Ride cycle trails and provide marketing funds to support regional tourism recovery. Significant repairs include $300,000 for the Hauraki Rail Trail, $110,000 for the Waikato River Trail, and nearly $427,000 for Tasman’s Great Taste Trail, which contributes $34 million annually to the local economy. Additionally, targeted marketing funding aims to rebuild visitor confidence following severe weather events, reinforcing the partnership between central and local governments and supporting ongoing tourism and economic benefits.
Tags: Louise Upston Hauraki Rail Trail Waikato River Trail Tasman’s Great Taste Trail Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Bay of Plenty Coromandel New Zealand Cycle Trails