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LGWM Golden Mile Announcement Requires Further Detail
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 8:57 am | Business Central
Today’s (Wednesday 16 June 2021) LGWM media release on the proposed changes to the Golden Mile appears to have little further information for the Wellington businesses that it impacts. "Beyond announcing the option that has been picked, there is ... More >>
Entries Open For 2021 Hawke’s Bay Export Awards
Monday, 12 April 2021, 8:24 am | Business Central
A precautionary boil water notice is still in effect under the advice of Regional Public Health. This means Carterton residents and businesses connected to the town water supply are advised to continue boiling all water before being used for drinking, More >>
Simon Arcus Announced As Chief Executive Of Wellington Chamber And Business Central
Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 11:21 am | Business Central
Simon Arcus has been appointed Chief Executive of Wellington Chamber and Business Central, and will be starting in the role from March. Simon, a born and bred Wellingtonian, is currently based in Melbourne and will be returning to New Zealand to take up the ... More >>
Businesses Gaining Confidence In The Lead Up To Christmas
Monday, 7 December 2020, 6:37 am | Business Central
The results of the latest Central New Zealand business confidence survey show a gain in confidence in the business community after what has been a difficult year, says the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Business Central. "Overall, businesses’ ... More >>
Earshots Deserved Winners On The Night
Saturday, 5 December 2020, 5:34 pm | Business Central
The Westpac Choose Manawatū Business Awards were an excellent way to round off a difficult year for the business community, say Business Central and BusinessNZ chief executives, John Milford and Kirk Hope. "The Massey University Sport and ... More >>
CentrePort Vision A Clear Way Forward For The Waterfront
Friday, 27 November 2020, 8:18 am | Business Central
Yesterday morning, CentrePort shared their vision for Wellington’s port and waterfront and received a positive response from the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the business attendees. "The port plays a significant role in our city and regional ... More >>
RSE Announcement A Welcome Reprieve
Friday, 27 November 2020, 8:17 am | Business Central
Business Central has welcomed the Government's decision to allow an extra 2,000 seasonal workers into New Zealand in early 2021. "The horticulture and wine industry have been calling for this announcement for several months now, so it is ... More >>
Wellington Next - Where To From Here?
Friday, 20 November 2020, 4:57 pm | Business Central
Wellington Chamber of Commerce President, Jo Healey, was pleased with the conversation from this morning’s Wellington Next Forum, but asks - where to from here? "We’ve always known that Wellingtonians are passionate about the future of their city and ... More >>
RCEP Signing A Win, But India Must Still Be Pursued
Monday, 16 November 2020, 11:15 am | Business Central
The official signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement over the weekend is a win for New Zealand, says Business Central Chief Executive, John Milford. "At a time when protectionism and economic nationalism is on the ... More >>
Government Moves Quickly To Extend Small Business Support
Monday, 9 November 2020, 5:11 pm | Business Central
Business Central and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce are pleased with the Government’s changes to extend the Small Business Loan Scheme announced today. "It’s good to see the Government move quickly to lock in the policy changes signaled during ... More >>
Council’s Central Library Decision Backward-looking
Wednesday, 28 October 2020, 3:58 pm | Business Central
Today’s decision to strengthen rather than rebuild the Central Library is a missed opportunity to redevelop Civic Square, the heart of Wellington says the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. "Wellington City Council ought to have considered all the ... More >>
Business Central Congratulates NZ Labour On Election Win
Monday, 19 October 2020, 12:21 pm | Business Central
Business Central congratulates the New Zealand Labour Party on their election win over the weekend, as well as congratulating all those elected as Members of Parliament across the Central New Zealand region. "There was an electoral shift throughout ... More >>
Business Central Releases 2020 Election Report With A Clear Message To Government
Friday, 18 September 2020, 2:10 pm | Business Central
Business Central has released its 2020 Election Report ahead of the upcoming election, outlining what businesses in Central New Zealand expect from an incoming government. The report sets out seven key focus areas, with the post-lockdown economy being the ... More >>
New Border Exemption Categories Shows Government Is Listening
Wednesday, 9 September 2020, 4:25 pm | Business Central
Businesses have been asking for border exemptions for overseas visa holders and finally get their wish under new rules announced today. "The new rules around border exemptions for people who already hold working visas and jobs in New Zealand ... More >>
John Milford Thanked For Service To Wellington Chamber, Business Central And ExportNZ Central
Friday, 4 September 2020, 10:30 am | Business Central
John Milford is stepping down from his position as Chief Executive of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Business Central and ExportNZ Central, and will finish at the end of November. John has been Chief Executive since the beginning of 2015, and prior ... More >>
Change In Alert Levels Impacts Businesses’ Confidence, Sign Of Things To Come
Friday, 21 August 2020, 9:15 am | Business Central
Results from the Central New Zealand business confidence survey may be a telling sign of things to come says Business Central and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. "Our survey was in the field during the transition up the COVID alert levels, ... More >>
Randerson Report Recommendations Long Overdue
Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 10:51 am | Business Central
The recommendations released from the Resource Management Review Panel, known as the Randerson Report, that seek reform of New Zealand’s current Resource Management Act (RMA) are long overdue says Business Central and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. ... More >>
Pay Equity Bill Supported By Business Central
Wednesday, 22 July 2020, 10:23 am | Business Central
The improved Pay Equity Bill has been welcomed by Business Central, who are pleased with the progress after two years in the House. Business Central is part of the BusinessNZ network, one of the parties in the Pay Equity Joint Working Group that agreed on ... More >>
PMI Results A Welcome Sign
Friday, 17 July 2020, 11:24 am | Business Central
Business Central has welcomed the latest PMI (Performance of Manufacturing Index) results released today, that show the manufacturing sector ‘expanding’ during June, the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown. The country-wide result is the ... More >>
Community Recovery Programme A Win For The Regions
Monday, 6 July 2020, 1:21 pm | Business Central
The rollout of the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Recovery Programme to an additional 23 Councils is fantastic news for young people in the regions, Business Central Chief Executive, John Milford, says. "We know that youth unemployment ... More >>
