Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Support having the appropriate environmental and natural hazard controls that facilitate economic development.

Support allowing tourism access to state forests and reserves and regional parks on a managed and sustainable basis.

Support local companies and entities with youth training opportunities being supported in the contracting of council delivery services.

Support local business by promoting a city loop bus with 20 seats that is park and ride, fast, frequent, reliable, accessible and affordable.

Enable cross-organisational collaboration for new infrastructure including Turret Road four-lane bridge with walkway and cycleway Waimapu Estuary Loop.

Plan for future growth by examining BOP International Airport and Tradeport at Paengaroa with passenger and freight rail connections.

Push for positive a regional deal outcome that supports sustainable development, affordable housing and connected communities.

Support development of Waikato University Tauranga Marine research centre bringing in jobs, learning and marine restoration.

Enhance public transport system, connect more centres and support business case for Waikato – Tauranga interregional passenger rail.

Plan collaboratively with businesses and students to create sustainable industries and meaningful youth employment opportunities.

Mandate ethical procurement requiring living wages and environmental responsibility from all council suppliers.

Prioritise local businesses and Māori enterprises in council contracts to strengthen values-based community economics.

Review policies to ensure that businesses are able to flourish within reasonable environmental limits without repressive regulations.

Enable SmartGrowth and the regional deal to deliver the infrastructure the community needs, with less planning and more doing, getting it done.

Push for the regional deal to unlock funding and financing tools and private investment to cut council debt and drive regional growth.

Achieve an integrated approach to growing economic productivity in a way that delivers social, cultural and environmental benefits.

Nurture a clean economy which practises environmental treatment and pollution prevention, including efficient transport and air quality control.

Support primary industries, including agriculture and horticulture, to achieve growth through healthy land, soil and waterways.

Partner with industry, councils, stakeholders and the community to enhance and protect ecosystems.

Develop a higher wage economy.

Leverage council investments to help deliver a more prosperous regional economy.

Ensure regional council works collaboratively with central government to invest in quality, long term infrastructure.

Support local industries such as horticulture, tourism and the Port by ensuring sustainable growth and resilience planning.

Partner with iwi, schools and businesses to create pathways for youth into regional careers and training.

Invest in key infrastructure that strengthens the economy from transport links to climate-resilient assets.

Support sustainable industries that create local jobs and protect the environment.

Partner with business and iwi on climate-resilient economic growth.

Ensure Port of Tauranga dividends are reinvested for community benefit.