Motueka Community Board

Support businesses and industry to create a climate resilient economy, with a focus on local innovation and long-term sustainability.

Build on business/council/government collaboration projects to create youth and senior people employment opportunities in Motueka.

Ensure beautification of Motueka township to encourage to buy local, attract visitors, jobs to benefit local communities and economy.

Support any local community projects that improve the prospects of youth employment.

Support project work by the Our Town Motueka group to make Motueka service and tourism businesses more attractive and resilient.

Advocate that council uses local businesses when and where possible for Motueka based contracts.

Foster close relations across various sectors of the community to mentor our local youth in developing lifelong practical workplace skills.

Support local businesses with a range of initiatives to encourage buying local.

Support tourism to develop sustainable practices that minimise environmental impact.

Future-proof Important infrastructure.

Work with local businesses to promote high quality, sustainable food production.

Encourage the community to shop local and support local businesses.

Support the Living Wage and protections for casual and fixed-term contractors.

Support youth employment initiatives.

Support initiatives that promote buying from local businesses.