Policies

Balance economic activity with environmental sustainability.

Our future depends on a thriving environment, we need to create opportunities to create employment that supports environmental protection.

Create a natural tourist industry. Showcasing a low carbon, thriving environment with wetlands, clean rivers, and protected coastal environment.

Support Hawke's Bay Regional Council to develop a climate-resilient regional tourism strategy and offerings.

Increase investment in public transport and active transport networks as part of a climate resilience strategy.

Ensure regional economic development strategy is aligned to regional climate resilience goals.

Fit for purpose water storage. It's a win for the environment and the economy.

Be world-class in our management of water, the environment and economic outcomes.

Partner with agencies to provide meaningful jobs that boost the environment. Establish pride among the workers who are creating a legacy.

As a business owner with staff, it frustrates me seeing so many unemployed refusing to work. I support a mentor programme to encourage them.

Strive to have the right balance of environmental protections and economic policy enabling jobs and an awesome environment for our families.

Ensure Hawke's Bay Regional Council as an environmental policy and regulatory agency.

Enable tools and models encouraging people and organisations to look after their immediate environment.