Shane Jones announcing $3.6m in funding for ventures in the Southland region. Mr Jones announced ten Southland engineering and manufacturing firms would receive a total of $2.13 million to assist them with purchasing equipment that will lift productivity and create 57 new jobs in the sector. He also announced the support of $1.5 million for the extension of Southland Youth Futures - a regional careers programme led by Great South. “The region has seen a decrease in the numbers of young people not in education, employment and or training in Southland by a third. “I’m confident today’s announcements will help further diversify Southland’s economic base and create new opportunities and new jobs,” Shane Jones said.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 27, 2019 21:56 UTC