The Government needs to continue to support Taranaki as it transitions away from oil and gas, leaders say. This is made up of $27 million for the National New Energy Development Centre and $20m over four years for its research. ANDY JACKSON/STUFF New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says next year's budget will prove just how supportive the Government is of Taranaki. Supplied Taranaki Chamber of Commerce chief executive Arun Chaudhari says the Government's investment in the region has been "meagre" to date. But Energy Minister Megan Woods said in an email there would be more investment for Taranaki.

Source: Stuff December 05, 2019 20:26 UTC