Greater Wellington Regional 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.
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.
Utilise Riverlink, Great Harbour Way and key destinations like Petone to promote tourism and boost business, visitor numbers and employment.
Promote regional parks and work with tourism operators and conservation groups to create youth employment opportunities.
Tap into the benefits from the Riverlink project, roading improvements and station redevelopments to strengthen economic and job recovery.
Petition and lobby central government for continued investment in rail services.
Produce a feasibility study for loop buses to allow greater use from the carless of business centres and support housing growth.
Create new revenue from Greater Wellington Regional Council parks, encourage tourism with a world-class park in Gollan's Valley (Eastbourne), and consider a sculpture trail and solar and wind projects.
Encourage youth into jobs in Greater Wellington's 33,000 hectares of public parks from Wairarapa and Kāpiti all the way to Wellington.
Make local businesses first in line for Greater Wellington Regional Council contracts, streamline all processes where a business interacts with Greater Wellington Regional Council. Keep rates rises down.
Build new Cross Valley capital connection through Wellington's eastern suburbs for Wainuiomata jobs and property growth and super city Wellington.
Initiate building a film studio in Wainuiomata to attract international film production and tourism.
Support living wages for GWRC employees and contractors.
Maximise benefits from the Waterloo transit-oriented development for commuters, local businesses, foot and pedal thoroughfare and council revenue.
Maximise economic benefits from the Riverlink project including higher flood protection, better public transport, enhanced environment and local jobs.
Use Great Harbour Way, Gollans Station, regional parks and awesome nature to promote local tourism, recreation, wellbeing and Hutt pride.
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.
Utilise Riverlink, Great Harbour Way and key destinations like Petone to promote tourism and boost business, visitor numbers and employment.
Promote regional parks and work with tourism operators and conservation groups to create youth employment opportunities.
Tap into the benefits from the Riverlink project, roading improvements and station redevelopments to strengthen economic and job recovery.
Petition and lobby central government for continued investment in rail services.
Produce a feasibility study for loop buses to allow greater use from the carless of business centres and support housing growth.
Create new revenue from Greater Wellington Regional Council parks, encourage tourism with a world-class park in Gollan's Valley (Eastbourne), and consider a sculpture trail and solar and wind projects.
Encourage youth into jobs in Greater Wellington's 33,000 hectares of public parks from Wairarapa and Kāpiti all the way to Wellington.
Make local businesses first in line for Greater Wellington Regional Council contracts, streamline all processes where a business interacts with Greater Wellington Regional Council. Keep rates rises down.
Build new Cross Valley capital connection through Wellington's eastern suburbs for Wainuiomata jobs and property growth and super city Wellington.
Initiate building a film studio in Wainuiomata to attract international film production and tourism.
Support living wages for GWRC employees and contractors.
Maximise benefits from the Waterloo transit-oriented development for commuters, local businesses, foot and pedal thoroughfare and council revenue.
Maximise economic benefits from the Riverlink project including higher flood protection, better public transport, enhanced environment and local jobs.
Use Great Harbour Way, Gollans Station, regional parks and awesome nature to promote local tourism, recreation, wellbeing and Hutt pride.
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