Council bids for Government funding to help kick start economy
In an effort to kick start the economy post COVID-19, one council has put in an application for over $300 million.
Taupō District Council made an application for $316 million of Government funding for 16 projects that have been previously identified in the council’s Long-Term Plan.
With the 16 projects comes an estimated employment benefit of almost 2300 jobs.
The Government announced two weeks ago it was looking to invest in construction and infrastructure projects considered ‘shovel ready’.
The council’s applications include ensuring safe drinking water by bringing forward upgrades required to ensure we can provide water that meets the Government’s Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand.
A social and community housing project that would bring forward a significant greenfield residential subdivision, with the intention of bu
• Funding for a community, service and emergency centre for the Taupō District, which will include the council’s administration building.
• A social and community housing project that would bring forward a significant greenfield residential subdivision, with the intention of building affordable housing.
• An events and cultural centre for Turangi to address youth issues and deliver a range of social and health benefits.
• District wide recreational improvements including the development of sporting facilities at Mangakino and in Turangi.
Mayor David Trewavas said there was no doubt the Taupō Disrict economy had been severely impacted by COVID-19.
“It is our job to now look for ways we can help our economy recover in the quickest way possible,” he said.
“A number of these projects will no longer be going ahead without Government funding so this was our opportunity to move our district forward without have a financial impact on our ratepaying community.”
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
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Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
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