Upper Harbour Local Board

Ensure procurement policies prioritise local supply over multinational conglomerates as this is often cheaper for the taxpayer.

Support local business associations and sort out youth employment problems in Auckland as they lead to many issues.

Work with council planning to sort out the lack of business land in the northwest, which causes long commutes for many people.

Advocate for more attractive, safe and accessible local centres, creating pride in shopping locally.

Develop a night market in Albany on Thursdays in line with extended opening hours for the mall and mega centre as a platform for businesses.

Engage with tour operators to bring more tourist buses to the area.

Encourage businesses to establish around quickly developing neighbourhoods, such as Hobsonville.

Support local youth apprenticeship programmes to connect youth to the workforce through alternative vocational pathways.

Support the establishment and continued growth of local businesses and back entrepreneurship.

Grow local business, encourage collaboration between sectors and promote initiatives like buy local, Living Wage and circular economy.

Support local businesses, households and groups to build resilience and minimise the impact of future social, climate and economic shocks.

Work with organisations such as Business North Harbour to support, promote and uphold the economic and social interests of local businesses.

Renew and upgrade infrastructure for a growing population and encourage more community input and question who should be paying.

Set up and encourage participation in local business hubs and improve parking and lower compliance costs for businesses.

Work with business hubs and schools to identify job opportunities, training, transition to work and employment requirements.

Back young entrepreneurs, small businesses and ethnic enterprises with funding and resources to prepare the economy for the future.

Develop safety plans for young people working and volunteering locally, including digital safety measures and community safeguards.

Support the growth of local businesses and community groups, as they create jobs and opportunities for the community.

Advocate for better transport and digital connectivity to support local industries, innovation and sustainable growth.

Advocate for creating a strong Upper Harbour brand that celebrates our unique character and supports business, tourism and community pride.

Support Business North Harbour across their initiatives in local business support, transport, safety, sustainability and youth employment.

Promote youth employment initiatives to fast-track youth not in education, employment or training into jobs.

Showcase local businesses and promote Upper Harbour as a tech and innovation hub. Ensure land is set aside for local businesses.

Support local business associations and BIDs to promote their businesses and advocate for infrastructure to support the local economy.