Selwyn District Council

Incentivise two plus storey commercial buildings, enabling office-based business to operate above shops and eateries, maybe even apartments.

Sign Selwyn up for the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs Community Employment Programme, which has been very successful in other rural districts.

Support ongoing efforts to facilitate Dark Sky accreditation and a Mountains to Lake Trail Trust, diversifying rural income streams.

Have a range of shopping opportunities for residents.

Promote expansion of the Izone complex.

Support both rural and urban businesses throughout the district.

Invest in critical infrastructure that boosts tourism, transport and local industry, enabling economic growth and job creation.

Promote youth employment through apprenticeships, vocational training and partnerships with local industries.

Support local businesses by cutting red tape and helping them access grants and advice to grow and create jobs.

Create a destination district and revenue by increasing the usage of parks, sports grounds and venues for events, concerts and conferences.

Encourage and promote farmers markets and farm gate sales and keep red tape to a minimum.

Encourage and support small business and provide mentoring, financial, marketing and planning advice for new ventures where possible.

Simplify council processes for local businesses to make it easier for them to get started, grow and create jobs.

Foster the growth of the construction and trades sector by ensuring a steady supply of serviced, ready-to-build land.

Partner with local businesses and high schools to create more apprenticeship and work experience opportunities for young people.

Give investors clear planning design so the process to buy and build is known prior to purchase or submitting a consent.

Investigate a commuter rail park and ride from Ashburton to Kaiapoi, servicing the CBD and many stops along the rail corridor for commuters.

Support the reduction of red tape for new businesses to build or start up in Selwyn. Include clear guidelines in the town planning rules.

Collaborate with schools, tertiary providers, and training organisations to strengthen pathways from education to employment.

Invest in smarter infrastructure such as better transport options to make it easier for young people to work and study locally.

Support youth into employment by partnering with local businesses to create more apprenticeships and part-time job opportunities.

Invest in transport links, digital connectivity and community facilities that underpin business growth and attract new opportunities.

Promote Selwyn as a destination and support local tourism operators.

Support local businesses and the economy to grow, creating more jobs.