Horizons 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.
Have a practical environmental framework and communicate it effectively to facilitate economic development.
Standardise iwi engagement requirements for consents to replace the inconsistent process that is stopping economic development.
Use practical consenting by looking for solutions, not problems.
Develop essential infrastructure to promote local businesses, including introducing weekend markets with local stalls and other attractions.
Promote education tourism, active tourism and sustainable tourism and promote Palmerston North as tourism hub.
Promote local and eco friendly business with youth participation.
Ensure that any growth is sustainable.
Help improve the quality of life for those living in the community.
Boost local jobs and lower prices by encouraging new businesses to increase competition and diversify Palmerston North's economy.
Light up Palmy with night shows and activities to create a vibrant city vibe that brings people out to enjoy life after dark.
Support flexible shop hours by opening later to serve working people and grow Palmerston North's night-time economy.
Ensure regional spatial planning focuses on sustainable management of natural resources, acknowledging benefits to people, nature and economy.
Increase the recognition of green-infrastructure as an asset that supports future-focused economic development, people and the environment.
Support strategic economic development opportunities where these enhance both the region's economic prosperity and natural environment.
Retain Accelerate 35 but refocus the work to better incorporate sustainability.
Have a practical environmental framework and communicate it effectively to facilitate economic development.
Standardise iwi engagement requirements for consents to replace the inconsistent process that is stopping economic development.
Use practical consenting by looking for solutions, not problems.
Develop essential infrastructure to promote local businesses, including introducing weekend markets with local stalls and other attractions.
Promote education tourism, active tourism and sustainable tourism and promote Palmerston North as tourism hub.
Promote local and eco friendly business with youth participation.
Ensure that any growth is sustainable.
Help improve the quality of life for those living in the community.
Boost local jobs and lower prices by encouraging new businesses to increase competition and diversify Palmerston North's economy.
Light up Palmy with night shows and activities to create a vibrant city vibe that brings people out to enjoy life after dark.
Support flexible shop hours by opening later to serve working people and grow Palmerston North's night-time economy.
Ensure regional spatial planning focuses on sustainable management of natural resources, acknowledging benefits to people, nature and economy.
Increase the recognition of green-infrastructure as an asset that supports future-focused economic development, people and the environment.
Support strategic economic development opportunities where these enhance both the region's economic prosperity and natural environment.
Retain Accelerate 35 but refocus the work to better incorporate sustainability.
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