Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty
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.
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.
Encourage businesses to open, restrict alcohol sales hours and promote local markets at weekends.
Encourage local businesses and schools to take on apprenticeship opportunities and work with schools to ensure success for young people.
Prioritise roading so tourists and locals can move around easily and prevent small businesses from being rated out of the area.
Enable transport links to improve connectivity and productivity.
Support and progress Rangiuru business park to provide for economic growth and industrial land opportunities.
Work with groups such as Priority One and Tourism Bay of Plenty to support local industries and economic opportunities.
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.
Encourage businesses to open, restrict alcohol sales hours and promote local markets at weekends.
Encourage local businesses and schools to take on apprenticeship opportunities and work with schools to ensure success for young people.
Prioritise roading so tourists and locals can move around easily and prevent small businesses from being rated out of the area.
Enable transport links to improve connectivity and productivity.
Support and progress Rangiuru business park to provide for economic growth and industrial land opportunities.
Work with groups such as Priority One and Tourism Bay of Plenty to support local industries and economic opportunities.
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