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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]
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 >>
Auckland Business Chamber Welcomes New Zealand's Ground-breaking Free Trade Agreement With The European Union
Monday, 10 July 2023, 12:55 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
The Auckland Business Chamber welcomes the signing of a ground-breaking Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the European Union (EU). “This agreement marks a significant milestone in enhancing trade opportunities and driving economic ... More >>
Pre-Budget Survey: Business Sends Clear Message Ahead Of Budget 2023
Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 11:27 am | Auckland Business Chamber
According to the latest pre-Budget survey conducted by the Auckland Business Chamber, businesses want a clear focus on the delivery of basics and core services in Budget 2023, says CEO Simon Bridges. “The survey reveals that over 60% of Auckland businesses ... More >>
Latest Business Confidence Survey Reveals Pessimism Among New Zealand Businesses
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 3:06 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
New Zealand businesses are continuing to feel pessimistic about the state of the economy, according to the latest business confidence survey conducted by the Auckland Business Chamber. “68% of business owners believe the current state of the New ... More >>
Mental Wellbeing Support For Business
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 9:32 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Government has reinstated its one-on-one wellbeing support for those engaged in business but have been impacted by recent weather events. Ongoing uncertainty has imposed significant levels of pressure and stress on business with many simply overwhelmed ... More >>
Back To Work Grants To Support Business Recovery Open For Applications
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 3:32 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
The Auckland Business Chamber has today opened the Back to Work grants for applications. Announced as part of the Government’s $5 million package of emergency support to help Auckland businesses significantly affected by the Auckland Anniversary weekend ... More >>
Big Tech Survey Reveals Technology Uptake In 2023 Critical For Business
Tuesday, 7 February 2023, 2:32 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
The Auckland Business Chamber’s Big Tech Survey has found that one of the most important tasks for small and medium businesses in 2023 is to stay ahead of the tech curve and make greater use of digital tools, says CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, ... More >>
Auckland Business Chamber Survey Reveals Auckland Business Backs Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ Back-to-basics Agenda
Wednesday, 25 January 2023, 11:51 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Releasing the latest survey results of members before hosting a roundtable discussion on Thursday morning with the new Prime Minister, Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, says 78% of Auckland businesses don’t want more “transformational” ... More >>
Small & Medium Businesses Still Very Grumpy In November, Bridges Says
Monday, 21 November 2022, 9:31 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Small and medium Auckland businesses are still very grumpy in November, says Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber. “The main thing the government can do is get immigration moving faster for workers.” As one respondent said, the issue ... More >>
Businesses Tell Govt To Back-off
Monday, 10 October 2022, 10:10 am | Auckland Business Chamber
It is crystal clear from the Auckland Business Chamber’s October survey of businesses that they want an about-turn from government on its controversial “Fair Pay” and Income Insurance Scheme proposals. “If the government claims to be listening, ... More >>
