Incentives Programme

Lambton Quay

Wellington City Council has agreed on an economic development strategy that aims to ensure Wellington is a globally competitive city. This strategy underpins the Creative Wellington - Innovation Capital vision.

Appeal to Businesses

A critical element of the strategy is attracting businesses and retaining them in Wellington. The Council uses a range of economic development tools to help achieve this. These include:

• collaborative leadership with key organisations around the city
• continued investment in a world-class urban environment
• providing quality information to businesses
• continuing to have a regulatory environment that facilitates growth
• continuing to ensure the provision of quality city infrastructure
• using direct or indirect financial incentives.

New Zealand’s Capital

The Council also recognises that Wellington’s role as the Capital city brings strong economic drivers, such as:

• central government
• national institutions
• the public sector in general.

The city’s universities and research institutions are home to some of the country's leading academics, who are fostering the next generation of researchers and experts. That’s why the Council plans to increase its efforts to attract and retain businesses that are core to these areas of growing employment.

Budget

Financial support from the Council will be provided on a case-by-case basis and will complement the many things the Council does to make Wellington a great place to do business.

More Information

Paul Desborough
Strategic Advisor
Wellington City Council

Related Links

• Grow Wellington website

Department Details:
Urban Development & Transport