Rotorua 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.
Ensure a safe city for residents and tourists to shop.
Increase tourist numbers to improve employment and make the city a thriving place for business and locals to enjoy.
Provide good parking in town with more free parking available.
Boost CBD vibrancy with free parking with time limits and crowd-attracting events.
Encourage schools to develop curriculum linked to polytechnic courses and university degrees.
Withdraw subsidies to local industries to help council focus on core business within a coming rates cap.
Invest in reliable digital infrastructure and transport links to support business growth and connectivity as important infrastructure.
Support small businesses with streamlined permitting, local procurement and mentoring programs.
Prioritise CBD upgrades, transport and utilities to attract investment and sustain Rotorua's economy.
Support the growth of tourism and the underlying infrastructure to support it as a fundamental driver of the Rotorua economy.
Work with schools, training providers and employers to create pathways for rangatahi into local industries.
Apply smarter planning to unlock commercial land, ensure council investments provide a strategic aim and recycle assets where appropriate.
Consider bringing economic development arm of RotoruaNZ inhouse at council to save costs and better align with long term plan.
Restore confidence in Rotorua to attract more visitors and investment through investing in quality basics and smart marketing.
Ensure a safe city for residents and tourists to shop.
Increase tourist numbers to improve employment and make the city a thriving place for business and locals to enjoy.
Provide good parking in town with more free parking available.
Boost CBD vibrancy with free parking with time limits and crowd-attracting events.
Encourage schools to develop curriculum linked to polytechnic courses and university degrees.
Withdraw subsidies to local industries to help council focus on core business within a coming rates cap.
Invest in reliable digital infrastructure and transport links to support business growth and connectivity as important infrastructure.
Support small businesses with streamlined permitting, local procurement and mentoring programs.
Prioritise CBD upgrades, transport and utilities to attract investment and sustain Rotorua's economy.
Support the growth of tourism and the underlying infrastructure to support it as a fundamental driver of the Rotorua economy.
Work with schools, training providers and employers to create pathways for rangatahi into local industries.
Apply smarter planning to unlock commercial land, ensure council investments provide a strategic aim and recycle assets where appropriate.
Consider bringing economic development arm of RotoruaNZ inhouse at council to save costs and better align with long term plan.
Restore confidence in Rotorua to attract more visitors and investment through investing in quality basics and smart marketing.
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