Strengthening our business, rural and retail sectors are vital if we are going to provide more jobs and keep our youth. I’ve lobbied strongly for Council to implement a Business Friendly Policy to help our businesses grow and on the whole this is successful. Anyone considering a new business, shop or expansion to their enterprise should contact Whanganui & Partners to discuss their plans. Working with our Planning and Building Control departments will also help to preplan your needs before you spend any money!

Whanganui is in growth mode which is wonderful but it brings its own pressures. Businesses need to expand so Council has opened up Mill Road Business Park and has improved access to this new area.

Our Rural economy has also seen an uplift of support for their business with the addition of a specialist rural advisor to Whanganui & Partners.

Tourism is similarly getting more support at Whanganui & Partners and we need to grow the vital sector to make the most of the tourism dollar.

If you have an idea for a business, new farm venture, retail or event, please feel free to contact me discuss how Council and Whanganui & Partners can help.