Ruapehu District Council

Encourage social procurement by requiring tenders to offer community or environmental benefits.

Partner with Visit Ruapehu and Whanganui and Partners to attract sustainable tourism investment.

Prioritise local suppliers in council tenders to ensure rates support Ruapehu economies.

Grow local industries like tourism by promoting year-round visitation, protecting natural assets and backing regional operators.

Support local business by reducing red tape, promoting procurement fairness and investing in Taumarunui's entrepreneurial spirit.

Boost youth employment through training, mentoring and partnerships that create real pathways into local jobs and industries.

Redirect a share of GST revenue from local tourism back to Ruapehu District Council as a transformative step.

Develop the mayor's task force for jobs to provide an effective, supported link between college students, training providers and employers.

Create a new business enterprise scheme to encourage and support new businesses to open in the region, particularly in smaller towns.

Seek effective local business partnerships for ongoing maintenance of the region's infrastructure to ensure longevity and less replacement.