First the pandemic, now the economy
Penning my thoughts on the region’s challenges partway through a pandemic response in the early stages of the most significant recession in living memory is more than a little daunting.
Working together For the Western Bay’s future
COVID-19 has dealt a blow to the region this year that is going to be felt for a long time, which is why we must adapt and work hard to ensure we help communities get back on their feet.
Time to draw on the Bay’s strengths and resilience
There’s an adage – when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Whilst COVID-19 has delivered a savage setback to many businesses, and a lethal blow to others in 2020
Covid-19 could be the catalyst we need
Early 2020 has provided a sour-tasting appetiser to what is to come over the next…
Eastern BOP well-positioned for the future
Despite the Whakaari eruption and COVID-19 bringing challenges to the local and national economy, the…
Tourism: A critical component in the Bay’s recovery
The importance of tourism has never been more appreciated than it is now. The COVID-19…