Yesterday, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the regional development agency, hosted an event connecting local industry with the significant opportunities emerging from New Zealand’s Defence Capability Plan.

The session brought together local manufacturers, engineers, and technology providers to explore how they can participate in delivering the Government’s $12 billion plan. Key areas of relevance for Taranaki industry include componentry manufacturing, deep asset maintenance, logistics, marine services, and technology.

Stacey Hitchcock, Deputy CE/GM Investment at Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, says the region’s industrial strengths align closely with the national Defence strategy, and it could offer a chance for Taranaki businesses to provide collective capability......