Far North District Council
Jobs and economy
Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.
Jobs and economy
Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.
Partner with funding and education agencies, and local businesses to reduce our NEET (not in education, employment or training) rate below the national average.
Introduce Safe Cities programmes in to our CBD areas to ensure businesses and community have the safety and security to thrive.
Accelerate sustainable procurement policy through council process to ensure council contracts deliver with community, for community.
Work with the critical friends group to develop a masterplan for Kerikeri.
Understand what critical infrastructure is required to enable community prosperity and advocate for delivery.
Transport networks are critical for local businesses, employment and tourism. Roads, walking, cycling, mode share. Advocate for equal access.
Prioritise upgrades of Three Waters infrastructure to cope with change in legislation, improve impacts on environment, and allow for growth.
Support economic projects that will meet the needs of our ageing population (health and aged care based training) and employment.
Support Covid-19 recovery to strengthen relationships and enable resilience in economy and business with non profit organisation initiatives.
Engage with agencies already working on employment issues in the area to understand what level of council involvement would be most helpful.
Encourage the development of a marketing message for the area which truly delivers on its promise to visitors, so they leave as advocates.
Work alongside the business community to identify and plan for the infrastructure and services needed to support further business growth.
Partner with funding and education agencies, and local businesses to reduce our NEET (not in education, employment or training) rate below the national average.
Introduce Safe Cities programmes in to our CBD areas to ensure businesses and community have the safety and security to thrive.
Accelerate sustainable procurement policy through council process to ensure council contracts deliver with community, for community.
Work with the critical friends group to develop a masterplan for Kerikeri.
Understand what critical infrastructure is required to enable community prosperity and advocate for delivery.
Transport networks are critical for local businesses, employment and tourism. Roads, walking, cycling, mode share. Advocate for equal access.
Prioritise upgrades of Three Waters infrastructure to cope with change in legislation, improve impacts on environment, and allow for growth.
Support economic projects that will meet the needs of our ageing population (health and aged care based training) and employment.
Support Covid-19 recovery to strengthen relationships and enable resilience in economy and business with non profit organisation initiatives.
Engage with agencies already working on employment issues in the area to understand what level of council involvement would be most helpful.
Encourage the development of a marketing message for the area which truly delivers on its promise to visitors, so they leave as advocates.
Work alongside the business community to identify and plan for the infrastructure and services needed to support further business growth.
Mayor
Compare the mayoral candidates in your area
Local council
Compare the candidates for your city or district council
Regional council
Compare the candidates for your regional council
Local board
Compare the candidates for your local or community board