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Focus Paihia
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to find out what Focus Paihia is all about.
VISION
The heart of the Bay of Islands,
where extra-ordinary experiences beat with the rich,
flowing harmony between ocean and land,
mankind’s past, present and future.
KEY OBJECTIVES
Celebrating our cultural diversity by
- respecting our past
- thriving in our present
- creating our future
A contemporary, maritime village that embraces its cultural heritage & protects its natural environment
World renown for providing exceptional visitor experiences
A prosperous year round business environment
Infrastructure complements & enables sustainable development
A connected community where we all feel safe, included & valued
Together, man & nature succeeding in harmony
KEY GOALS
1. Celebrate (what was) two nations becoming one – where the mix of who we are today was born
2. Create a ‘people friendly’ waterfront, while supporting the natural environment
3. Define future development (infrastructure, codes of practice, services, etc) to meet with village identity, through inclusive town planning
4. Ensure an international standard of (tourist) access
5. Deliver breathtaking visitor experiences through quality services & products, from a diversely rich, prosperous business community
6. Build an inclusive vibrant community that values its peace & community spirit
7. Be an example to the world of nature, humanity & tourism living harmoniously
KEY MESSAGES FOR PAIHIA
• Paihia is a tourism town
• The Bay of Islands is the destination, Paihia is the ‘heart’
• Clear on protecting the natural resource
• Want to see Bay of Islands in the top two destinations
• A need to improve our economic future
• There is a willingness to make it happen
FOCUS PAIHIA COMMUNITY (CHARITABLE) TRUST
The Trust was established in the July 2010, with the current Trustees appointed in November 2010. Charitable status has been applied for. The current Trustees are:
Grant Harnish, chair Salt Air, member of Business Paihia Inc
Geoff Williams, secretary Paihia Residents & Ratepayers Group (PRR)
Sarah Greener, treasurer The Rock and chair of Business Paihia Inc
Andrew Thomson Chair of PRR and secretary of Paihia Haven of History
Scott Sutherland 35 Degrees South, member of Business Paihia Inc
Rick Codlin Chair, Paihia School Board of Trustees
Iwi Trustee Yet to be appointed
Tania McInnes General Manager (not a Trustee)