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Economic Development

The residents of the West Coast will benefit from living in prosperous and sustainable communities.

High Level Benefits

Improved standard of living

  • Advanced business community that is nationally and globally competitive
  • Investment in robust infrastructure that supports economic growth, and enhances our environment
  • A diverse economy that maximises domestic and export potential
  • Strong communities that value their distinct character and are forward thinking in their response to change
  • Sustained, enhanced and protected environment
  • Increased capability and achievement of local iwi

A sustainable quality of life that is founded on:

  • A proactive and united regional focus
  • Shared appreciation and care of our environment
  • Increased employment opportunities and income levels
  • Access to quality core public services
  • A strong community focus on education
  • Advanced technological capability

Priorities

The Economy

Sustain key drivers

  • Dairy/Pastoral
  • Mining
  • Tourism/Ecotourism

Support secondary drivers

  • Fishing
  • Forestry
  • Timber
  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Education

Investigate new drivers

  • Energy initiatives
  • Horticulture
  • Aquaculture

Build capacity & capability

Support robust infrastructure

Encourage investment

 

The Environment - Develop, manage and promote the region’s environment

Improve environmental sustainability within sectors:

  • Tourism
  • Agriculture
  • Mining estate
  • Other sectors

Find a balance between:

  • Conservation values
  • Industry impacts
  • Community impacts

Promote environmentally sound practices within:

  • The business and industry sectors
  • The community

Work with related strategies including:

  • Conservation Management Strategy
  • Regional Tourism Strategy

 

The People - Community Development, Education,  Workforce Development    

Train

  • Increase focus on the importance of education
  • Investigate initiatives designed to increase the levels of achievement
  • Advance employer training
  • Improve career pathways
  • Develop industry, community, business & education partnerships
  • Continue advocacy for government resources

Build strong communities by

  • Promoting work/life balance
  • Enhancing lifestyle advantage
  • Improving the delivery and perception of health and education services
  • Improving infrastructure and connectivity

Gain

Attract skilled workforce by:

  • Regional promotion
  • Regional information
  • Recruitment strategies

Retain

Settle our people by providing:

  • Community support
  • Employer support
  • Settlement programmes

 Download a PDF of The West Coast Regional Economic Strategy 2008 for more information

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