

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.
Promote longevity of local businesses by making parking in the CBD free, deterring potential customers less.
Increase regular tourism by advertising venues to points of attraction as well as natural beauty, from the mountain to surf.
Review infrastructure maintenance with the intention of optimising processes in a timely and financially responsible manner.
Support Venture Taranaki to stimulate the economy, focusing on the local economy and sustainability initiatives.
Engage with mana whenua to create a culturally appropriate Te Ao Māori tourism sector, including carving, site visits and local history.
Save and develop WITT, including as a centre for sustainability, such as on-farm biogas and agri-voltaics.
Implement Tapuwae Roa and Taranaki 2050 initiatives to diversify economy away from heavy reliance on oil and gas and agriculture.
Implement local and social procurement policies, support local businesses and improve conditions and training and internship opportunities for workers.
Attract talented people by developing New Plymouth as a sustainable lifestyle capital and promoting it as a great place to work and live.
Promote longevity of local businesses by making parking in the CBD free, deterring potential customers less.
Increase regular tourism by advertising venues to points of attraction as well as natural beauty, from the mountain to surf.
Review infrastructure maintenance with the intention of optimising processes in a timely and financially responsible manner.
Support Venture Taranaki to stimulate the economy, focusing on the local economy and sustainability initiatives.
Engage with mana whenua to create a culturally appropriate Te Ao Māori tourism sector, including carving, site visits and local history.
Save and develop WITT, including as a centre for sustainability, such as on-farm biogas and agri-voltaics.
Implement Tapuwae Roa and Taranaki 2050 initiatives to diversify economy away from heavy reliance on oil and gas and agriculture.
Implement local and social procurement policies, support local businesses and improve conditions and training and internship opportunities for workers.
Attract talented people by developing New Plymouth as a sustainable lifestyle capital and promoting it as a great place to work and live.
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