Got an Idea that will Help People and Businesses Recover from COVID-19?

6 July 2020:

Consultation on the initial feedback on plan themes has now closed. We are going to take some time to go through these submissions before sharing them with the Economic Recovery Advisory Group (made up of business leaders and social sector reps) for input into the next draft. We will be back in touch soon with a more detailed plan for further feedback.

12 June 2020:

COVID-19 has affected everyone in one way, shape or form. We are looking for ideas and feedback to shape a plan for Waimakariri’s recovery in the wake of COVID-19.

A draft plan, called ‘Waimakariri: Better than Before’, is in development and currently has six programmes of focus including:

• Playing a role in leadership, advocacy and providing support for businesses who are facing a downturn
• Preparing strategies to further improve our town centres and business areas while accelerating the ‘green economy'
• Supporting investment from the development and building sector
• Bringing forward planned capital projects that could stimulate the economy and provide jobs
• Ensure the wellbeing of all residents through additional community development and support
• Maximise business survival and enable new business development.

We want to hear what ideas and actions you would like to see in line with these programmes. Tell us what this could look like on the ground, and how you think this would help us recover.

This is the initial stage of our consultation on this topic. Your comments will inform the coming draft.