Waikato Regional 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.
Stick to core business of land, air, water and transport. Oppose regional council collecting rates to fund economic development and similar activities.
Continue advocacy for a fairer and more realistic contribution from government to fund regional flood protection infrastructure.
Maintain strong relationships with government to ensure investment in the Waikato is recognised as good business for New Zealand Inc.
Strive for a regulatory environment that enables sustainable economic development within community agreed environmental targets and limits.
Coordinate with local chambers to keep the Waikato front of mind for central government funding and development.
Develop a regional plan that makes the Waikato a desirable place to do business.
Reduce constraints that limit business growth.
Actively track and report Waikato regional economic trends including changes of land use, jobs and productivity to guide smarter local decisions.
Back innovation that grows Waikato jobs and keeps the Waikato a powerhouse economy while protecting our environment for the future.
Ensure council can call on people with specific skills when needed, especially in emergencies, to strengthen decision-making.
Stick to core business of land, air, water and transport. Oppose regional council collecting rates to fund economic development and similar activities.
Continue advocacy for a fairer and more realistic contribution from government to fund regional flood protection infrastructure.
Maintain strong relationships with government to ensure investment in the Waikato is recognised as good business for New Zealand Inc.
Strive for a regulatory environment that enables sustainable economic development within community agreed environmental targets and limits.
Coordinate with local chambers to keep the Waikato front of mind for central government funding and development.
Develop a regional plan that makes the Waikato a desirable place to do business.
Reduce constraints that limit business growth.
Actively track and report Waikato regional economic trends including changes of land use, jobs and productivity to guide smarter local decisions.
Back innovation that grows Waikato jobs and keeps the Waikato a powerhouse economy while protecting our environment for the future.
Ensure council can call on people with specific skills when needed, especially in emergencies, to strengthen decision-making.
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