Far North District Council

Ensure economic development has good social and environmental outcomes and is spread across the rohe as much as possible.

Give young people more say within the rohe and council to better understand what they want from life and work.

Reconfigure Far North Holding Ltd and redistribute finance to provide many more pathways for young people to gain employment.

Enable businesses and events to operate without red tape and restrictions.

Reduce costs for local businesses for fees and licences.

Support local business associations to advocate for communities and support vibrant town centres and business in townships.

Support tourism and Northland Inc to create a new image for Te Hiku as a destination for visitors and showcase the stunning area.

Support the Northland new state highway from Whangarei to Auckland to connect to markets and goods to and from the district.

Invest in essential infrastructure such as roads, digital connectivity and water services that underpin economic growth.

Promote youth employment through council-backed apprenticeships, training programs and partnerships with schools, industry and community groups.

Support local businesses by reducing red tape and promoting buy-local initiatives to grow enterprise opportunities.