Regional Council endorses regional development refresh
Following our update earlier this month, we’re delighted to inform you that Bay of Plenty Regional Council has endorsed a refreshed regional economic development framework.
Coined Bay of Connections 2.0, the new framework is designed to support local development opportunities, address cross-cutting regional challenges, and ultimately help the region advance.
The revitalised framework takes a bottom up approach in helping councils, economic development agencies and industry to achieve tangible
economic results that benefit all of our region.
It also includes a focus on a few key areas which impact us all, like the Māori economy, infrastructure and a low carbon economy, and an on-going role for Bay of Connections to connect the region and help engage with Government.
You can read the full media release here.
Skills-based Leadership Group
Regional Council also endorsed the establishment of a new skills-based leadership group, led by an independent chair, to provide
insights and direction to the regional development team, with the development of a business plan an initial first step.
The group will help to identify priorities and guide where Bay of Connections can best add value to the work being done by stakeholders in the region. Terms of reference for the group are on the Bay of Connections website.
Expressions of interest are now open for leadership group members.
For more information, or to register your interest, visit the Bay of Connections website. You can also email a CV and cover letter to Namouta Poutasi, General Manager Strategy & Science, Bay of Plenty Regional Council – Toi Moana to namouta.poutasi@boprc.govt.nz - Closes 5pm Friday, 14 June 2019.
Approval of the independent chair and group members will be sought at the next Regional Council meeting on 27 June 2019.
For any questions or enquiries contact David Phizacklea, Regional Development Manager, Bay of Plenty Regional Council – Toi Moana to david.phizacklea@boprc.govt.nz.