Arm: project brings 1000 homes, 300 jobs

Together, we are capable of amazing

things, and I am committed to this partnership’s future.

Waiariki MP Ta¯mati Coffey

local network.

“During the past few years we have secured more than $100m in government investment in Rotorua, including for a variety of key place-shaping projects and roading.

“This ongoing investment shows confidence in our district and highlights the value of not only having a cohesive vision and direction that we have stuck to but also of our concerted efforts to have genuine relationships and partnerships with central government and key stakeholders like iwi.

“These are key to confidence in our district and what we are trying to achieve.”

Waiariki MP Ta¯ mati Coffey said the investment would relieve “burdensome traffic congestion, provide better biking and walking options, create 300 jobs and safer roads for our families, while unlocking muchneeded housing for our people out east”.

“I’m proud this Government is investing in Rotorua by funding the necessary adjustments along Te Ngae Rd and opening up the potential for housing on Rotorua’s Eastside.

“I hope Rotorua locals appreciate the importance of the partnership between Te Arawa, the council and Government, to get things moving for Rotorua. Together, we are capable of amazing things, and I am committed to this partnership’s future.”

Under Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau said now more than ever, it was important to invest in the regions.

“I’m proud to be part of a coalition Government that is supporting economic recovery and creating jobs through the Provincial Growth Fund.

“[Yesterday’s] $55m for the Bay of Plenty from the $3b infrastructure fund to unlocking urban land development (Wharenui Rd and SH30) (Rotorua Lakes District Council and NZTA) project is a result of hard work and advocacy for Rotorua.”

Nga¯ti Whakaue Tribal Lands was not able to provide comment by deadline.