Mayor of Queenstown-Lakes

Continue implementing work achieved with the economic futures team and the diversification plan.

Leverage tourism to create new economic sectors such as film, tech and outdoor clothing.

Further negotiations with central government to position the district as the shop front of New Zealand and increase diversification.

Develop a good working relationship with both chambers of commerce.

Incentivise and support initiatives that diversify the local economy.

Work to ensure council becomes a better organisation to do business with.

Consult businesses on policy settings that affect patronage and implement the required improvements.

Encourage and support economic diversification plans and projects.

Negotiate rebates on taxes paid to central government and allow progress on "Plan B" – new business taxes if GST and IVL rebates are withheld.