Tasman District Council
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.
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.
Provide policies that support local business or enterprise.
Promote the region as a destination and a place to live in with assistance from government agencies.
Continue to work with organisations that place people into meaningful employment.
Evaluate council commercial and semi commercial activities.
Support the work of the Nelson Regional Development Agency whose role is to develop strategies for Nelson/Tasman.
Ensure our zoning settings are right to provide space and location for business and industry.
Recognise the value of tourism for our district and see value in providing appropriate infrastructure.
Consider regulations and how they impact upon business viability, ensuring sensible levels of regulation.
Work with local training agencies to ensure minimal obstacles for apprenticeships and training programmes.
Investigate innovative developments that could impact the region, for example light rail to replace cars.
Establish a change in council mindset from enforcement and regulation to helping and supporting new enterprise.
Implement public-private partnerships in infrastructure and development projects, especially the mutually advantageous environment sector.
Establish in-region training opportunities for young people, apprenticeships, Polytechnic and council internships.
Provide policies that support local business or enterprise.
Promote the region as a destination and a place to live in with assistance from government agencies.
Continue to work with organisations that place people into meaningful employment.
Evaluate council commercial and semi commercial activities.
Support the work of the Nelson Regional Development Agency whose role is to develop strategies for Nelson/Tasman.
Ensure our zoning settings are right to provide space and location for business and industry.
Recognise the value of tourism for our district and see value in providing appropriate infrastructure.
Consider regulations and how they impact upon business viability, ensuring sensible levels of regulation.
Work with local training agencies to ensure minimal obstacles for apprenticeships and training programmes.
Investigate innovative developments that could impact the region, for example light rail to replace cars.
Establish a change in council mindset from enforcement and regulation to helping and supporting new enterprise.
Implement public-private partnerships in infrastructure and development projects, especially the mutually advantageous environment sector.
Establish in-region training opportunities for young people, apprenticeships, Polytechnic and council internships.
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