Greater Wellington Regional Council

Allow local businesses to set up more easily and hire staff without council imposing red tape restrictions. Ensure the capital is thriving.

Keep rate increases affordable to allow local businesses to plan effectively, invest locally and create jobs in Wellington.

Reduce economic development funds which are costly and essentially put overhead costs on local businesses by increasing rates.

Collaborate with businesses to minimise any negative impact on their operations during infrastructure upgrades.

Plan infrastructure upgrades to ensure all necessary work is completed simultaneously.

Ensure business collaboration with the council is cost effective and efficient and encourages businesses to invest in Wellington.

Encourage more development and housing in the city by raising rates on land bankers via a switch to a land value rating system.

Reduce the cost of rates by enabling more housing in the city to spread the rates burden more broadly.

Support more people into the city by capping public transport fares and improving frequency and reliability.

Advocate for and support projects that enable a more circular and ecological economy such as community gardens and electricity generation.

Pay all council staff and contractors a living wage and remain an accredited Living Wage employer.

Prioritise local communities and businesses when tendering for projects and looking for partnerships.

Ensure GWRC pays the Living Wage to current and future employees.

Increase local supplier base to support the regional economy.

Encourage more development and housing in the city by raising rates on land bankers via a switch to a land value rating system.

Reduce the cost of rates by enabling more housing in the city to spread the rates burden more broadly.

Support more people into the city by capping public transport fares and improving frequency and reliability.

Support local businesses by streamlining council processes and promoting buy local campaigns.

Create youth job pathways through apprenticeships, training and partnerships with local industries.

Invest in key infrastructure that attracts tourism and strengthens regional economy.

Strengthen procurement rules to prioritise building community wealth, including mandating fair wages and supporting local suppliers.

Support safe, secure, high-quality jobs with fair and equitable pay, and back at least the Living Wage for every council worker.

Work with other Wellington councils and central government to agree a regional deal to boost infrastructure investment and jobs.

Address Wellington's long-term need for mass rapid transit by making provision for future generations.

Get a solid regional development blueprint in place for the Wellington region.

Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades, including pipes, to address the investment deficit.

Ensure public transport is well planned and affordable so people can access their employment, recreation and cultural needs region-wide.

Play to Wellington's strengths in the natural environment and promote the Great Harbour Way as a significant regional cycle trail.

Review the spend on the economic development agency Wellington NZ to ensure it is delivering maximum value for Wellington City and region.