Economic Development Community Engagement – Phase 1 Report

Our Economic Development Community Engagement (Phase 1) report presents Council with a first-of-its-kind region-wide detailed community engagement process focussed on economic development. This foundational phase aimed to listen deeply to each of the 15 island Divisions, capturing local aspirations, challenges and ideas for future growth. The initiative captured over 300 community surveys, 50 stakeholder interviews and more than 200 hours of on-island engagement, resulting in a robust and locally grounded foundation to form the basis for a clear and community-led framework for future economic development in the region. This report represents a significant shift towards community-led, place-based planning.