Nelson City Council

Support local businesses by streamlining council processes and reducing unnecessary cost.

Encourage youth employment through apprenticeships, training programmes and local business partnerships.

Promote small business growth and local markets to strengthen the community economy.

Continue supporting Nelson Regional Development Agency.

Encourage rather than discourage startups, with council staff looking for ways to help them.

Listen to local businesses to find out what they need to help them flourish.

Support local businesses by implementing policies and avoid removing car parks from in front of businesses that rely on them.

Collaborate with regional agencies to drive sustainable economic growth and infrastructure investment.

Encourage business innovation and resilience while fostering community engagement to shape economic plans that meet local needs.

Invest in key local industries like tourism to strengthen Nelson's economy and job market.

Create a smart infrastructure plan that prioritises smart investments to future-proof the region and support long-term economic growth.

Partner with regional development agencies to attract investment, grow local industries and showcase Nelson as a hub for innovation.

Support small businesses by ensuring council invests in the central city during Bridge to Better, keeping it vibrant and attractive for all.

Develop safe, accessible playgrounds and community spaces that create local jobs and support families to connect and linger.

Invest in key infrastructure including pipes, libraries and visitor facilities to grow tourism and strengthen local industries.

Support local businesses with initiatives that boost foot traffic including inner-city living, markets and major events in the town centre.