Mayor of Whakatāne
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.
Build authentic relationships with tangata whenua as an economic powerhouse for shared prosperity.
Use council procurement to support the local economy with a deliberate focus on using local providers where possible.
Work with employers, Te Whare Wānanga, Toi Ohomai, schools and other agencies to establish educational pathways into employment.
Promote innovation and jobs by providing incentives for knowledge economy and encourage thinking outside the box, for example a tech hub near our airport.
Encourage economic development by leveraging strong environmental credentials such as eco-tourism and renewable energy.
Encourage industries that make use of the district's abundant renewable energy.
Build authentic relationships with tangata whenua as an economic powerhouse for shared prosperity.
Use council procurement to support the local economy with a deliberate focus on using local providers where possible.
Work with employers, Te Whare Wānanga, Toi Ohomai, schools and other agencies to establish educational pathways into employment.
Promote innovation and jobs by providing incentives for knowledge economy and encourage thinking outside the box, for example a tech hub near our airport.
Encourage economic development by leveraging strong environmental credentials such as eco-tourism and renewable energy.
Encourage industries that make use of the district's abundant renewable energy.
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