Auckland 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.
Plan infrastructure first and jobs follow — stage commercial hubs only where transport, broadband and logistics are ready.
Adopt a zero-red-tape pledge — cut consent times for business expansions just as Singapore made efficiency a brand.
Establish an innovation precinct in East Tāmaki with council-backed spaces for start-ups, tech and research collaborations.
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.
Raise Auckland's position with central government to recognise its role as one third of New Zealand's economy.
Support the introduction of a bed-night visitor levy to enable Auckland to provide opportunities currently lacking funding.
Support youth employment initiatives, acknowledging the rapidly changing job market with emerging technologies.
Plan infrastructure first and jobs follow — stage commercial hubs only where transport, broadband and logistics are ready.
Adopt a zero-red-tape pledge — cut consent times for business expansions just as Singapore made efficiency a brand.
Establish an innovation precinct in East Tāmaki with council-backed spaces for start-ups, tech and research collaborations.
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.
Raise Auckland's position with central government to recognise its role as one third of New Zealand's economy.
Support the introduction of a bed-night visitor levy to enable Auckland to provide opportunities currently lacking funding.
Support youth employment initiatives, acknowledging the rapidly changing job market with emerging technologies.
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