The Waikato Regional Council is trying to find out.
Te Waka, the regional economic development agency has closed. Some Waikato councils have strengthened their own economic development staff levels amid allegations of not getting any benefit from Te Waka.
A lot of what people call economic development seems to be reports, working groups along with connections to political parties and Wellington bureaucracy, but does it result in a tangible return on the ratepayers investment?
Is this an issue the Chamber should get involved in?
Email us your thoughts with your phone number, so we can involve you in further discussions.
