MY WHANGAREI DISTRICTS PRIORITIES WISH LIST

This is what I have mapped out for you:

Priorities for a Rural District:

1. Infrastructure: Focus on improving roads, bridges, and utilities to enhance connectivity and facilitate economic growth.

2. Agriculture: Support local farmers by providing resources, grants, and incentives to promote sustainable farming practices and boost agricultural productivity.

3. Healthcare: Ensure access to quality healthcare facilities and services, including clinics and hospitals, to address the unique healthcare needs of rural communities.

4. Education: Invest in rural schools and promote access to quality education, including vocational training and distance learning opportunities.

5. Economic Development: Encourage the growth of small businesses, create job opportunities, and attract investments to stimulate the rural economy.

6. Natural Resource Management: Develop policies that protect and preserve the environment, including promoting sustainable d conservation efforts.

7. Broadband Access: Improve internet connectivity in rural areas to bridge the digital divide and promote e-commerce, telemedicine, and online education.

Priorities for Whangarei's Coastal District:

1. Environmental Conservation - Protect and preserve coastal ecosystems, including beaches, wetlands, and marine habitats, through sustainable practices and conservation efforts.

2. Tourism and Recreation: Promote tourism as a key economic driver by investing in coastal infrastructure, marketing campaigns, and supporting local businesses in the hospitality industry.

3. Disaster Preparedness: Develop robust disaster management plans, early warning systems, and infrastructure resilience to mitigate the impact of natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and sea-level rise.

4. Fisheries and Aquaculture: Support sustainable fishing practices, regulate commercial and recreational fishing activities, and promote responsible aquaculture to protect and enhance coastal biodiversity and fishing industry livelihoods.

5. Coastal Infrastructure: Invest in coastal protection measures, including erosion control, flood mitigation, and seawall construction, to safeguard coastal communities and critical infrastructure.

6. Renewable Energy: Explore and develop clean energy sources like offshore wind farms or tidal energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, combat climate change, and create job opportunities.

7. Education and Research: Foster partnerships between academic institutions, marine research centers, and coastal communities to promote scientific research, marine conservation, and educational programs.

Priorities for an Urban District:

1. Transportation and Infrastructure: Improve public transportation, roads, and bridges, and invest in smart city technologies to enhance connectivity, reduce congestion, and improve the overall urban infrastructure.

2. Affordable Housing: Address the housing crisis by implementing policies that encourage affordable housing developments, rent control measures, and initiatives to combat homelessness.

3. Education: Improve urban schools by investing in resources, teacher training, and modernizing facilities to ensure quality education and equal opportunities for all students.

4. Economic Development: Foster entrepreneurship, attract investments, and support local businesses to create job opportunities and encourage economic growth within the urban district.

5. Public Safety: Enhance community safety and policing to improve public safety and reduce crime rates.

6. Green Spaces and Recreation: Develop and maintain parks, recreational centers, and pedestrian-friendly spaces to enhance the urban environment, encourage physical activity, and improve residents' quality of life.

7. Social Services and Healthcare: Increase access to healthcare facilities, mental health services, and social support programmes to address the unique needs of urban communities, including affordable healthcare options and homelessness initiatives.

Maori - bridge the cultural divide between races to bring balance, keep Maori Wards so there is a visual backstop uniting Maori and Pakeha to protect natural resources and natural assets due to ever-changing demographics.

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