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Auckland Business Chamber
The voice of business for Auckland
Auckland Business Chamber is New Zealand's largest business organisation and part of the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce network. Successful business ensures strong and successful communities, and the Chamber contributes to this through support and advocacy to deliver the best platform for business to operate from. Auckland Chamber has worked with business within the region for more than 160 years – for both start up and established businesses, trading locally and on the world stage. Auckland Business Chamber is a membership-based organisation offering a wide range of business support solutions and part of the international Chambers of Commerce network.
Auckland Business Chamber - Latest News [Page 1]
New AI Strategy A Confidence Boost For Kiwi Business
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 2:08 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive Simon Bridges says the strategy gives businesses the clarity and confidence they need to invest in AI. More >>
Auckland Businesses Get Immigration Edge
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 2:14 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
The strategic partnership to provide members a discount to Working In’sMyVisaTeam, a comprehensive immigration management platform combining expert advisory services,and the company’s VisaTrackonline platform for real-time visa management and compliance ... More >>
Businesses Struggling To Keep Doors Open As Energy Costs Surge – New Survey
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 7:47 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says the survey findings show that energy costs are right at the top of the list of concerns for businesses, in what is a very challenging operating environment. More >>
Auckland Business Confidence Falls Further Ahead Of Budget 2025 - May 2025 Confidence Survey
Friday, 16 May 2025, 10:33 am | Auckland Business Chamber
“After a terrible and prolonged period, businesspeople were hoping for better days by now and so-called ‘green shoots.’ But the reality is they don’t see that yet,” says Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber. More >>
Time For Growth: The Plan Auckland Needs To Be A Global Tech Hub – Auckland Tech Council
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 7:07 am | Auckland Business Chamber
“A year ago, we made the case for Auckland as a global tech hub. The excitement it generated showed we’re on the right path. Now, we have a plan to get us there,” says Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber. More >>
Business Confidence Steady Despite Economic Uncertainties – February 2025 Confidence Survey
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:25 am | Auckland Business Chamber
“Business confidence has improved slightly, with fewer businesses reporting negative sentiment. At the same time, underperformance and revenue pressures have eased, showing signs of resilience in tough conditions,” said Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland More >>
New Energy Action Plan Will Unlock Energy, Unlock Economic Growth
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 8:16 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says that energy has a vital role to play in driving economic activity, and the Action Plan is all about helping to ensure that that role is fulfilled. More >>
Negative Business Sentiment Drops To Lowest Level Since 2022 – Business Confidence Survey
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 8:14 am | Auckland Business Chamber
While challenges remain, businesses are showing a more optimistic outlook, particularly in their expectations for New Zealand’s economic performance over the next year. More >>
Urgent Energy Reform Needed To Stave Off New Zealand’s De-industrialisation
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 1:38 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges said that sustained high energy costs are one of the biggest challenges facing the New Zealand economy. More >>
United States Business Summit – A New Era
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 5:38 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
“This is a pivotal moment for New Zealand and the United States. President Trump’s re-election brings both challenges and opportunities, and we must be proactive in shaping our future economic and diplomatic relationship with the US,” said Fran ... More >>
Energy Sector “Broken”; Sector Leaders To Meet To Discuss Future
Monday, 11 November 2024, 10:19 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says that sustained high energy costs are one of the biggest challenges facing the economy. More >>
Celebrating Excellence In Auckland’s Civil Construction Industry: Honouring Talent, Innovation, And Sustainability
Friday, 8 November 2024, 4:25 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
These awards are a testament to the dedication and ambition within Auckland’s civil construction industry, showcasing the remarkable individuals and companies building, enhancing, and sustaining the infrastructure driving Auckland’s growth. More >>
Auckland Business Confidence A Mixed Bag, But Glimmers Of Optimism Emerge
Monday, 26 August 2024, 10:30 am | Auckland Business Chamber
The latest Auckland Business Chamber confidence survey reveals a climate marked by both challenges and cautious optimism. While 66% of businesses report negative confidence, up slightly from 65% in May, there are early signs of recovery in economic performance ... More >>
Businesses Are Hunkering Down And Adjusting To The New Normal – Business Confidence Survey
Monday, 27 May 2024, 8:53 am | Auckland Business Chamber
The latest Auckland Business Chamber confidence survey, conducted in May, reveals that Auckland businesses are bracing for continued economic headwinds and adjusting to the new normal. More >>
Business Summit - Navigating Today's China
Friday, 10 May 2024, 1:26 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
The China Business Summit 2024, hosted by NZINC. and Auckland Business Chamber, is gearing up to be the pivotal forum for dissecting and enhancing New Zealand-China relations. More >>
Dark Clouds Hang Over The Economy – Business Confidence Survey
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 11:54 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Dark clouds hang over the economy, leaving Auckland businesses very gloomy according to the latest confidence survey conducted by the Auckland Business Chamber the week before Easter. Snapshot Business confidence 52% of businesses surveyed have negative ... More >>
Three Sectors Can Transform Auckland Into A Global Tech Hub – Report
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 10:38 am | Auckland Business Chamber
A renewed focus on growing three technology sectors – CreativeTech, Fintech and HealthTech – could transform Auckland into a world-class tech hub over five years, says a new report by the Auckland Tech Council, a group of Auckland Business Chamber ... More >>
Post-Election Business Sentiments Revealed: Optimism Ahead
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 10:03 am | Auckland Business Chamber
The Auckland Business Chamber has conducted a post-election Business Confidence Survey, offering a snapshot of the sentiments and priorities among Auckland businesses. “The results reveal significant changes in business confidence among Auckland businesses ... More >>
Fresh From India, China Is Calling
Monday, 4 September 2023, 10:59 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Fresh from co-leading a business delegation to India last week, the Auckland Business Chamber is taking 30 Kiwi businesses to China on Friday, says Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber. “India has a confidence I haven’t seen before,” ... More >>
Inaugural Europe Business Summit: Redefining EU-NZ Trade Relations
Monday, 24 July 2023, 12:55 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
The Auckland Business Chamber’s inaugural Europe Business Summit, in partnership with the New Zealand Europe Business Council, will help redefine trade relations between Europe and New Zealand – and with the recent signing of the EU-NZ Free ... More >>
