Political Statement by Timaru Mayoral Candidate Ron E Bishop
Timaru is in real financial trouble. It’s lost it last locally owned finance company which provided cash flow for a large number of businesses and individuals. The only place these borrowers will now possibly be able to get finance is from north Island owned finance companies or foriegn owned banks. The Timaru city is already full of foriegn chain stores and none of their profits stay in the town. The current Timaru District Council has been spending money on luxuries it cannot afford. None of what they are doing is going to bring more people into the town. As more businesses close and people lose their jobs people will not be able to afford to pay their rates and the town will be in real trouble.
Tourism is the Answer
Timaru must look at ways of encouraging people to come to Timaru and the only way to do that is to promote Tourism.
A 5 star Hotel and conference Centre must be the first thing we should look at becuse this will bring people and with an influx of people the tourist trade will grow.
To do this I’m offering shares in my company Timaru Tourist Promotions Ltd who owns this website and 5 others from Invercargill to Christchurch. The company has been promoting Timaru for the past 5 years but it now needs capital to achieve it goals. If you are receiving your money back from South Canterbury Finance and you would like to keep it invested in the Timaru district in an investment that will rescue Timaru from bankruptcy then call me 64 03 686 1271 or email ron@timarudirectory.co.nz
