An 18ha blueberry orchard will be developed near Te Teko, following a central government investment announced today.
The Meihana Koata Trust will use a $2.1 million loan from the Provincial Growth Fund to develop the orchard on Māori land in partnership with Miro, a collective of 29 Māori iwi, hapū and whānau.
It is expected to create 157 local jobs.