Photo: Getty ImagesThe Selwyn district’s economy is showing positive signs, in spite of the impact of the global pandemic. Selwyn also saw an increase in consumer spending in the past year, up 3 per cent thanks to strong spending in the first three quarters of the year. The number of people receiving Jobseeker support rose by 41.9 per cent with 860 people receiving the Jobseeker Support and 124 people receiving COVID Income Relief Payment in the district. This was up from 421 people receiving Jobseeker Support in June 2019. "Selwyn is well placed, based on our strong community and diversified economy and the figures back that up.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 21, 2020 03:00 UTC