Christchurch 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.
Work closely with organizations, such as Canterbury Employer's Chamber of Commerce and workers' representatives, to discuss job creation.
Work to make Christchurch the event capital of NZ. Events attract visitors, economic growth and will breathe life into our central city.
Revisit the excessive restrictions recently imposed on the multi-use arena which include a limit on the number of concerts per year.
Provide certainty to central city hospitality businesses who have struggled through Covid. Early closing times don't create a vibrant city.
Improve economic outcomes for people in commerce by creating and bringing new opportunities to Halswell.
Work closely with organisations like Connected, Canterbury Employers Chambers of Commerce and NZ Trade and Enterprise to create more job opportunities.
Reconnect with international markets to encourage international students and tourists back to the city.
Work with local businesses to ensure the city infrastructure is actively supporting business growth and employment.
Develop, support, and encourage more local and city street activation by reducing bureaucracy and red tape.
Actively target and support new businesses and events to the city through ChristchurchNZ's economic arm.
Work closely with organizations, such as Canterbury Employer's Chamber of Commerce and workers' representatives, to discuss job creation.
Work to make Christchurch the event capital of NZ. Events attract visitors, economic growth and will breathe life into our central city.
Revisit the excessive restrictions recently imposed on the multi-use arena which include a limit on the number of concerts per year.
Provide certainty to central city hospitality businesses who have struggled through Covid. Early closing times don't create a vibrant city.
Improve economic outcomes for people in commerce by creating and bringing new opportunities to Halswell.
Work closely with organisations like Connected, Canterbury Employers Chambers of Commerce and NZ Trade and Enterprise to create more job opportunities.
Reconnect with international markets to encourage international students and tourists back to the city.
Work with local businesses to ensure the city infrastructure is actively supporting business growth and employment.
Develop, support, and encourage more local and city street activation by reducing bureaucracy and red tape.
Actively target and support new businesses and events to the city through ChristchurchNZ's economic arm.
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