Selwyn District Council
Jobs and economy
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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.
Expand youth employment programs linking schools with employers to provide local training and apprenticeships.
Prioritise investment in transport and digital infrastructure that supports key local industries and workforce needs.
Support local businesses with grants and networking to boost growth and job creation across the Selwyn District.
Ensure the Water Services CCO delivers financially efficient, accountable water management that protects ratepayers and supports growth.
Invest in local energy planning for sustainable, affordable options that reduce costs, create jobs and future-proof Selwyn's economy.
Support workforce and skills development to retain youth, strengthen local industries and build long-term economic resilience.
Collaborate with local industry sectors to remove bureaucratic barriers, not fund their operations.
Cut red tape and clarify rules so businesses can operate with confidence.
Fix rural and urban roads before funding non-essential upgrades.
Protect productive farmland from housing sprawl, support farmers and growers to feed New Zealand and the world, and sustain New Zealand's rural economy.
Seek cost savings and efficiencies in council to keep rate increases down, leaving more money for people to spend in local businesses.
Work with local businesses to understand their needs and concerns and how council can support businesses to grow local employment.
Encourage tertiary education providers and expand the role of Rolleston College to provide evening and weekend vocational classes.
Develop Selwyn as the leading agri research centre for the Southern Hemisphere to give the district a distinct point of difference.
Establish the Dark Skies project to utilise existing tourist businesses and bring high-paying tourists to Selwyn.
Create youth employment pathways by connecting young people with local employers and supporting apprenticeships and skills training.
Develop Selwyn as an agri-tech hub by partnering with Lincoln Uni to attract agricultural technology companies and support farm innovation.
Invest in infrastructure that attracts business including transport links, digital connectivity and adequate commercial zoning.
Expand youth employment programs linking schools with employers to provide local training and apprenticeships.
Prioritise investment in transport and digital infrastructure that supports key local industries and workforce needs.
Support local businesses with grants and networking to boost growth and job creation across the Selwyn District.
Ensure the Water Services CCO delivers financially efficient, accountable water management that protects ratepayers and supports growth.
Invest in local energy planning for sustainable, affordable options that reduce costs, create jobs and future-proof Selwyn's economy.
Support workforce and skills development to retain youth, strengthen local industries and build long-term economic resilience.
Collaborate with local industry sectors to remove bureaucratic barriers, not fund their operations.
Cut red tape and clarify rules so businesses can operate with confidence.
Fix rural and urban roads before funding non-essential upgrades.
Protect productive farmland from housing sprawl, support farmers and growers to feed New Zealand and the world, and sustain New Zealand's rural economy.
Seek cost savings and efficiencies in council to keep rate increases down, leaving more money for people to spend in local businesses.
Work with local businesses to understand their needs and concerns and how council can support businesses to grow local employment.
Encourage tertiary education providers and expand the role of Rolleston College to provide evening and weekend vocational classes.
Develop Selwyn as the leading agri research centre for the Southern Hemisphere to give the district a distinct point of difference.
Establish the Dark Skies project to utilise existing tourist businesses and bring high-paying tourists to Selwyn.
Create youth employment pathways by connecting young people with local employers and supporting apprenticeships and skills training.
Develop Selwyn as an agri-tech hub by partnering with Lincoln Uni to attract agricultural technology companies and support farm innovation.
Invest in infrastructure that attracts business including transport links, digital connectivity and adequate commercial zoning.
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