Articles tagged with Hauraki Rail Trail
Government Invests $400K to Repair Hauraki Rail Trail After Storm Damage
1 week ago | 135 viewsThe Government is investing an additional $400,000, building on a prior $300,000, to repair the Hauraki Rail Trail after severe storm damage, ensuring it remains a key tourism asset supporting local jobs and economic growth. Funded by the International Visitor Levy and the New Zealand Cycle Trail Fund, with contributions from the Hauraki Rail Trail Charitable Trust, the repairs focus on damaged surfaces and structures, especially in the Karangahake Gorge. The trail attracts over 32,000 visitors annually, contributing about $12 million to the local economy, and its recovery is vital for sustaining regional tourism and associated businesses.
Tags: Louise Upston Hauraki Rail Trail Ohinemuri River Karangahake Gorge New Zealand Cycle Trail Fund International Visitor Levy Ngā Haerenga Tourism Minister New Zealand Government Great RidesGovernment Invests $2.5M in 42 New E-Bike Charging Stations Across NZ Trails
3 months ago | 668 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
3 months ago | 760 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
4 months ago | 836 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