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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.
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Half Of NZ Businesses Now See India As A Top Growth Market – New Survey
Monday, 23 March 2026, 5:11 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Consul General of India in Auckland Dr Madan Mohan Sethi said the findings reflect the scale of opportunity for New Zealand businesses in India. More >>
Move On Powers Welcome Addition To CBD Safety Toolkit
Sunday, 22 February 2026, 3:43 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Our city centre is the engine room of the region. If Auckland is going to succeed, our CBD has to be safe. These powers send a clear signal that intimidating and disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated. More >>
Business Confidence Hits Strongest Level Since 2022
Friday, 20 February 2026, 8:33 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, says February’s results mark a decisive shift. “This is a material turnaround. After a long stretch of businesses feeling battered, this is a real lift in mood.” More >>
Australia’s Rethink Shows NZ Should Pause Surcharge Ban
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 7:57 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Surcharges are a transparent way to recover the high costs of accepting certain payment methods. If the surcharge ban goes ahead, those costs won’t disappear – they’ll just be hidden in higher prices for everyone. More >>
Business Groups Propose Alternative Solution To Surcharge Ban
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 9:15 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says capped surcharges remain a balanced and practical alternative. More >>
Business Confidence Lifts As Auckland Edges Out Of The Gloom
Monday, 24 November 2025, 9:40 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Business confidence has taken a noticeable step up this quarter, with Auckland businesses shifting away from the deep pessimism seen through winter and showing early signs of renewed confidence in the year ahead. Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business More >>
Government’s Energy Sector Response A Missed Opportunity
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 10:34 am | Auckland Business Chamber
The measures put forward are sensible and logical, and reflect feedback from sector stakeholders over recent months, and what’s missing is a willingness on the Government’s part to step in to address what is a broken market, says CEO Simon Bridges. More >>
New Poll Shows Majority Of Kiwis Back Government Intervention To Bring Down Power Prices
Friday, 26 September 2025, 6:56 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Power company profits were named as the single largest factor contributing to higher power prices by 29 per cent of those polled, followed by not enough competition (20 per cent), poor regulation (16 per cent) and inflation generally (13 per cent). More >>
Auckland Business Chamber: $70m Events And Tourism Package A Very Positive Step
Sunday, 14 September 2025, 2:27 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
The Chamber has consistently advocated for greater events funding, noting that funding solutions don’t need to involve a bed tax if that is not preferred by government. More >>
Business Confidence Collapses As Domestic Pressures Mount – But Possible Recovery Coming
Friday, 29 August 2025, 10:59 am | Auckland Business Chamber
“Confidence has collapsed in the past quarter, with nearly two-thirds of Auckland businesses now pessimistic about the economy,” says Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber More >>
Auckland Chamber Welcomes Advanced Technology Institute In Auckland
Friday, 18 July 2025, 9:44 am | Auckland Business Chamber
“In April, we put a vision on the table for Auckland to become a serious global tech hub,” says Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber. “We made the case — and now the Government is listening.” More >>
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 >>
