| 21 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Waipā District Council “Our economy is underpinned very largely by the agri-business sector,” says Waipā Mayor Susan O’Regan, “ “If you can provide an area where people want live, work and play, that makes it attractive for businesses to be here. The proof is the district. The airport has shown that there is an appetite for businesses to move out of some of the traditional areas for industrial activity, and the extension of the roading network from Auckland and Hamilton means that there are viable options for freight-based businesses.” Mayor O’Regan also acknowledges that there is a bit of a chicken and egg situation, where businesses need a workforce, while the workforce needs businesses, but which comes first? “If we can become an enabling district that strikes a really good balance between T T Titanium Park - page 22 preserving the natural features of the district and create economic opportunities by way of growth then I think we are doing a good job. If we can build, create and develop communities that are vibrant and that people love living in and feel part of, that makes it an attractive place to be.” After all, Waipā is the Home of Champions; a home that has much to offer those looking for a lifestyle at a different pace. “The thing about Waipā, the two towns and the smaller villages, is that it’s a unique blend of historical and contemporary New Zealand, and we are on a journey to face our past, while embracing the future.” KLS collaborates and partners in the creation and delivery of technical landscape and structures projects across the North Island. www.kls.nz landscaping@kls.nz Jed 021 640 894 Josh 027 727 7325 Ecological Restoration Revegetation and Planting Environmental Farm Planning Weed and Pest Control Wetlands Sustainable Land Management Outstanding Ecological Services to sustain and improve our environments www.wildlands.co.nz 0508 WILDNZ EMAIL info@insightnz.com PHONE 07 847 7770 MOBILE (Free Phone) 0508 446 744 ADDRESS 95 Colombo St, Frankton, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand. CONTACT US OUR SERVICES • WATER JETTING • DRAIN SURVEYS • SUCTION • SMOKE TESTING • PIPELINE TRACING • HYDRO EXCAVATION & DRAIN UNBLOCKING • PIPELINE REHABILITATION shelley@ticcontracting.co.nz | 027 279 0876 | www.ticcontracting.co.nz NZ'S LEADING SPORTS FIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TIC CONTRACTING Proud to be working with Waipa District Council at John Kerkhof Park We are New Zealand’s leading sports turf construction company, priding ourselves on the knowledge of having the most advanced and up to date equipment and resources to provide the best possible service and outcome to our customers. Sportsfield Services | Project Management | Construction | Renovations | Drainage | Irrigation | Retaining Walls | Fencing | Concrete Work | Cricket Block Construction | Artificial and Natural Surfaces | Supply & Install Goal Posts
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