An high-level advsory group that will help lead economic recovery in the Ashburton District post-Covid will be established by the Ashburton District Council. Mayor Neil BrownCouncillors, except two, voted today for the economic recovery advisory group to be set up quickly. Council’s economic development manager Bevan Rickerby said the group, led by Mayor Neil Brown, would include representatives of all the different business sectors in the community. Cr Rodger Letham said he was not in favour of the advisory group, despite its good intentions. The mayor and seven other councillors gave the advisory group the thumbs up.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 30, 2020 04:52 UTC