Wellington City Council
Jobs and economy
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Jobs and economy
Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.
Cut unnecessary red tape so local businesses can start, expand and hire without council roadblocks.
Keep rates affordable and predictable so firms can invest locally and support jobs for residents.
Scrap council economic development schemes and redirect funds to lower rates and improve services.
Commit to restoring free evening and weekend parking to encourage more people to come into the CBD and stimulate businesses.
Commit to a post implementation review of the cycleway network against the cost and benefit ratio contained within the business case.
Commit to reducing the commercial rates differential to support business and grow employment.
Support safe, secure, high-quality jobs with fair and equitable pay and back the Living Wage for every worker.
Investigate a council green jobs programme for projects like home insulation, solar installs, native planting and water restoration.
Strengthen procurement rules to prioritise building community wealth, including through mandating fair wages and supporting local suppliers.
Cut unnecessary red tape so local businesses can start, expand and hire without council roadblocks.
Keep rates affordable and predictable so firms can invest locally and support jobs for residents.
Scrap council economic development schemes and redirect funds to lower rates and improve services.
Commit to restoring free evening and weekend parking to encourage more people to come into the CBD and stimulate businesses.
Commit to a post implementation review of the cycleway network against the cost and benefit ratio contained within the business case.
Commit to reducing the commercial rates differential to support business and grow employment.
Support safe, secure, high-quality jobs with fair and equitable pay and back the Living Wage for every worker.
Investigate a council green jobs programme for projects like home insulation, solar installs, native planting and water restoration.
Strengthen procurement rules to prioritise building community wealth, including through mandating fair wages and supporting local suppliers.
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