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Keep convention centre alive, says Chamber

Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 10:30 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The City Council should put every effort into keeping alive the convention centre for Wellington, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce President John Milford. More >>

Extra Jetstar destination welcomed, says Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, 18 December 2014, 11:14 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

Wellington’s new air connection with Melbourne will provide a further welcome boost to the region’s economy, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce President John Milford. More >>

John Milford appointed Chief Executive of Business Central

Thursday, 18 December 2014, 9:08 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

John Milford has been appointed Chief Executive of Business Central, incorporating the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. Mr Milford is currently Managing Director of department store Kirkcaldie & Stains and has been President of the ... More >>

Unified local government the way to go, says Chamber

Thursday, 4 December 2014, 12:16 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The Local Government Commission is to be applauded for its draft finding that one unified council is the best way forward for the Wellington region, says the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. More >>

WREDA board, great mix to take region forward, says Chamber

Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 3:24 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The board of the Wellington region’s new economic development agency has a great mix of business, research and academic grunt, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce President John Milford. More >>

Wellington business confidence takes a hit in Chamber survey

Monday, 10 November 2014, 1:35 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

Business confidence in the Wellington region’s economy has taken a sharp turn in the latest Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Business Confidence Survey. Confidence is now at the lowest level since August last year, after which it showed ... More >>

Convention centre green light a step forward for Wellington

Thursday, 6 November 2014, 9:03 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The confirmation that Wellington is to get a convention centre by 2017 is a big step forward for the city, says the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. More >>

Amalgamation survey should be treated with caution

Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 9:25 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The findings of a new survey on local government amalgamation in the Wellington region run counter to other surveys and should be treated with caution, says the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. President John Milford said the Hutt City survey ... More >>

Biggs right fit for WREDA, says Chamber

Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 2:11 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce welcomes the appointment of Peter Biggs as the inaugural chair of the region’s new economic development agency, WREDA. More >>

Call for further investigation of Aotea fault

Thursday, 9 October 2014, 9:09 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce has joined calls for further investigations of the newly discovered Aotea fault under Lambton Harbour. More >>

Chamber welcomes Basin Reserve Appeal

Thursday, 25 September 2014, 10:06 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce welcomes the New Zealand Transport Agency’s decisions to lodge an appeal against the declined resource consent for the Basin Reserve flyover. Chamber President John Milford said the Basin remains a bottleneck ... More >>

National’s re-election great for Wellington region economy

Sunday, 21 September 2014, 12:16 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The re-election of a National Government is great news for the Wellington region, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce President John Milford. More >>

Chamber welcomes Business Growth Agenda priorities

Monday, 15 September 2014, 3:32 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce welcomes the National Government’s 10 highest priorities for its Business Growth Agenda as essential to continuing strong business performance and economic growth. More >>

Jetstar service welcome boost, says Chamber

Tuesday, 9 September 2014, 3:03 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

Wellington’s new air connection with Coolangatta in Queensland will provide a welcome boost to the region’s economy, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce President John Milford. More >>

Gully a major step forward for region

Monday, 8 September 2014, 1:57 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The start to the construction of Transmission Gully is a major step towards Wellington and the region getting a transport system fit for the 21st century, Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce President John Milford said today. More >>

Leave Levin-Airport corridor alone, says Chamber

Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 2:18 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The Labour Party’s plans to mess with major parts of the Levin to Airport transport corridor if elected would be a setback for a vital link in the region’s infrastructure, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce President John Milford. More >>

Wellington Chamber releases election manifesto

Wednesday, 20 August 2014, 2:14 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce has released its election manifesto for the region ahead of its Business Election Year Debate tonight. More >>

Wellington does the city proud at National Events Awards

Thursday, 7 August 2014, 4:16 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The winning of six awards at the NZ Association of Event Professionals Event Awards is one of the best advertisements the city could have, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce President John Milford. “This proves beyond doubt that the ... More >>

Wellington can’t stand still in traffic congestion

Friday, 25 July 2014, 1:14 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce is urging the Government not to wait, says President John Milford. “The overall decision isn’t going to change. As we understand it, we’re simply waiting on finalising aspects of the report – ... More >>

Chamber surprised at Basin Reserve flyover decision

Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 5:10 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce is surprised and disappointed by the draft decision of the board of inquiry to decline resource consents for the Basin Reserve flyover. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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