Businesses in Wairarapa with fewer than 20 staff will get the support they need under a Labour government, says election candidate Kieran McAnulty.
"Our plan to increase the portion of the government procurement undertaken by smaller companies, by at least $300million by the end of our first term, presents significant opportunities for the sector," Mr McAnulty said.
Small businesses considering taking on an apprentice or young worker would also get assistance.
"Small businesses taking on a young unemployed person will also be able to apply for a $9100 subsidy as part of Labour's youth employed package.
"Under this policy Labour will spend $183million in its first four years to get unemployed youth into work or training," Mr McAnulty said.