Jean-Paul Gaston
Jean-Paul Gaston serves as the Destination Development Group Manager for the Rotorua council, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the region's economic strategies and tourism initiatives. Recently, he contributed to a report highlighting the significant economic collaboration between Rotorua and Taupō, emphasizing their combined annual economic value of over $7 billion to New Zealand's GDP. His insights have been critical in guiding the council's proposal for a regional growth deal aimed at enhancing tourism, forestry, energy, and logistics in partnership with neighboring councils.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 2 | 5.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 8,192 | $210,000 | 357$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,822,233 | 8,192 | $210,000 | 357$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Council destination development group manager Jean-Paul Gaston said the council had done planning, infrastructure and consenting work.
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New Zealand:
Jean-Paul Gaston is the destination development manager for Rotorua Lakes Council and responded to Kim's concerns about parking.
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New Zealand:
Jean-Paul Gaston is the council destination development manager who discussed the compliance of motels used for emergency housing.
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New Zealand:
Jean-Paul Gaston said the council became aware of the issue when Damon Hagaman applied for a liquor licence.
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New Zealand:
Destination development group manager Jean-Paul Gaston said the team worked to communicate with support agencies to convey how the support and help offered to homeless people created challenges.
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New Zealand:
Lakes councillors Karen Barker, Robert Lee and Conan O’Brien also attended, as did senior council staff Stavros Michael and Jean-Paul Gaston.
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New Zealand:
Jean-Paul Gaston, community and district development group manager, emphasized that housing remains a top priority for the council.
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New Zealand:
Jean-Paul Gaston is the destination development group manager who prepared a report on the economic value of Rotorua and Taupō.
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