Mayor of Whanganui
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.
Continue to build partnerships with employers of Whanganui to see more job creation.
Work to develop more opportunities within Whanganui's top five industries.
Partner with funders to support rangatahi into self-employment and long term sustainable career options.
Keep Whanganui and Partners humming so local businesses can be supported to expand and stay and employ local people.
Making sure our young people are work-ready – ensuring all school leavers can get a driver's licence, and have appropriate digital skills.
Finish the port rejuvenation with its youth employment focus, and the potential to expand boat-building and coastal shipping.
Establish a mayoral business forum to support business, improve skill growth and assist with job creation.
Trial first hour free parking to encourage people back to the city centre.
Engage with iwi to align their strategies with council for economic growth.
Continue to build partnerships with employers of Whanganui to see more job creation.
Work to develop more opportunities within Whanganui's top five industries.
Partner with funders to support rangatahi into self-employment and long term sustainable career options.
Keep Whanganui and Partners humming so local businesses can be supported to expand and stay and employ local people.
Making sure our young people are work-ready – ensuring all school leavers can get a driver's licence, and have appropriate digital skills.
Finish the port rejuvenation with its youth employment focus, and the potential to expand boat-building and coastal shipping.
Establish a mayoral business forum to support business, improve skill growth and assist with job creation.
Trial first hour free parking to encourage people back to the city centre.
Engage with iwi to align their strategies with council for economic growth.
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