Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Develop land planning to encourage work opportunities closer to home for residents.

Maintain the district's cost competitiveness on commercial rates versus neighbours (don't milk the cow to death!).

More closely align infrastructure costs with the industries that put the biggest load on roads, stormwater and other services.

Campaign to Parliament for a Tauranga Northern Link stage three from Omokoroa to Waihi.

Promote local businesses from Waihi to Tauranga by creating a Facebook page called Kati Kati Area Support Local Business, which now has 7000 members.

Work with the local school and local and national core services to promote vocational training for youth, recognising its importance as a parent of a teenager.