WAIROA ' S GREEN CARPET APPROACH
Wairoa District Council has a ‘ green carpet ’ approach to new businesses , demonstrating sustainability and environmental sensitivity . Businesses are offered high quality pre-application and consultation advice to ensure a very efficient consent process .
ERIC STARK & ASSOCIATES - STARKRAVING LTD Shaw Studios is an internationally recognised operation based in Hong Kong that designs , manufactures and installs sound systems in picture theatres . The Operations Manager , Eric Stark has realised the potential of the district and has started to develop his business here . His aspiration to establish a postproduction film school and recording studio in Wairoa will showcase local talent and attract international students and visitors to the area .
ROCKET LAB Rocket Labs private rocket launch site is the first of its kind in the world . It ’ s focus on delivering innovative , high quality technologies to the space industry , Rocket Lab found the perfect place for their space activities in the Wairoa District .
Wairoa District Council ’ s green carpet approach enabled Rocket Lab to get the approved consent within 7 days which was integral to fast tracking the process to build their state of the art facility .
‘ Green Carpet ’ Facilitative Approach