

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.
Support locally owned businesses.
Focus on sustainable growth, innovation and community wellbeing.
Focus on building a regenerative economy – one that eliminates more carbon than it produces and prioritises reuse, repair and sustainability.
Cut red tape so local businesses spend less time on paperwork and more time creating jobs.
Push for events that bring foot traffic and spending into local shops.
Advocate for government investment that matches Christchurch's role in the national economy.
Support locally owned businesses.
Focus on sustainable growth, innovation and community wellbeing.
Focus on building a regenerative economy – one that eliminates more carbon than it produces and prioritises reuse, repair and sustainability.
Cut red tape so local businesses spend less time on paperwork and more time creating jobs.
Push for events that bring foot traffic and spending into local shops.
Advocate for government investment that matches Christchurch's role in the national economy.
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