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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 3]
Most Businesses Still Miss Out
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 2:08 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
The good news is that we are moving to Phase 3 of our Omicron response limiting isolation to only really close contacts of a case, but the bad news is that Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are still not available to all so we can move forward together, ... More >>
Government Throws Lifeline To Struggling Businesses
Monday, 21 February 2022, 3:25 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Business will welcome the lifeline of a new six-week package of transition payments, leniency from IRD and an extension of the cashflow loan scheme. “Government has listened and recognised the plight of hard-hit businesses to meet their costs and ... More >>
Survey Shows Isolation Process Putting Firms At Risk Of Closure.
Thursday, 17 February 2022, 7:14 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Businesses are reeling, closures are looming, with staff forced to isolate and no easy access to Rapid Antigen Tests, a salvation they would willingly pay for, a snap Auckland Business Chamber Survey reveals. “Over 50% of firms have staff isolating ... More >>
Every Business Is Critical, Every Worker Is Essential
Tuesday, 15 February 2022, 11:30 am | Auckland Business Chamber
Chambers across New Zealand have stated clearly that every business is essential, and every worker is critical to their family and their place of work. Every employee and employer should have access to Rapid Antigen Testing and following a daily test ... More >>
Good Intentions But Bad Timing
Friday, 11 February 2022, 11:25 am | Auckland Business Chamber
It’s hard to argue with the good intentions and Government’s pledge to put more money in our lowest wage earners’ pockets with a $1.20 an hour increase, but the timing is wrong, said Auckland Business Chamber CEO, Michael Barnett. “We all accept ... More >>
Every Worker Is Critical, And Every Worker Should Have Access To RATS
Thursday, 10 February 2022, 5:18 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Auckland Business Chamber CEO is challenging as “discriminatory and divisive” the Ministry of Health’s approved list of critical workers who are immediately eligible for the highly sought-after return to work Rapid Antigen Tests (RATS). “It’s ... More >>
Dark Side To Low Unemployment
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 12:58 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
New Zealand has record low unemployment at just 3.2 per cent, record wage inflation and with the phased opening of the border over the coming months a welcome light on accessing critical workers and skills, says Auckland Business Chamber CEO, Michael ... More >>
Business Survey Confirms Dissatisfaction With RATS And Red-light Rules
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 3:21 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
In just a couple of days over 1,500 Auckland business owners gave voice to their growing economic pessimism and their frustrations over no access to back to work RATs. Further concerns were expressed over red-light rules that were confusing, difficult ... More >>
Every Worker Is Critical
Friday, 28 January 2022, 2:18 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Every worker is critical, every worker is essential, and every employer should have access to the tools and tests to enable them to keep operating safely for the good of the economy and society, says Auckland Business Chamber CEO Michael Barnett. “This ... More >>
Unworkable Environment Imposed On Business And Society Through Lack Of Partnership.
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 3:55 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Government’s 3-stage Omicron plan is light on strategy, short on consultation, and fails to understand what “critical worker” means in the real world says Auckland Business Chamber CEO, Michael Barnett. “Health officials had the whole world to ... More >>
'It’s OK For Aucklanders To Visit Orange Regions But They Cannot Be Orange At Home.'
Monday, 13 December 2021, 5:12 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
We are one of, if not, the most vaccinated city in the world, hospitalisation and case numbers are dropping, the boundary is opening and we’ve got armour plating from free, rapid antigen testing, scanning, vaccine passports and social distancing, ... More >>
Re-Activate Auckland
Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 4:02 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
It’s a great initiative by Government and Auckland Council to offer a voucher and discount scheme, and contestable event fund to encourage people to re-engage with the city and its amenities and attractions, says Auckland Business Chamber CEO, ... More >>
'Government’s Support Is Appreciated – And Needed'
Monday, 29 November 2021, 5:40 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
It will be all go for Auckland business under the red setting of the Covid Protection Framework with government recognising the hardship of more than 100 days of lockdown, with a transition support payment and the continuation of the cash flow loan, mental ... More >>
Boarder Certainty
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 6:40 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Kiwi Entrepreneurs And Exporters Should Welcome The Take-off Path To Quarantine Free Travel If Fully Vaccinated, First To Australia From January 17, And Then The World From February 13 Without Going Through MIQ Before We Open Up To All From April ... More >>
The Rationale Escapes Me
Monday, 8 November 2021, 5:59 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Frustrated and fed-up Aucklanders from locked out business owners to individuals stuck at home will be disappointed that government has shown so little imagination in how it is “easing the transition” to re-open the region safely, says Auckland ... More >>
Three Waters – Ratepayers Neglected
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 4:43 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Government has failed taxpayers and ratepayers with a lack of democratic accountability and community consultation to ram through unpopular plans to progress the transfer of local authority owned water assets to four new mega entities. “Local councils ... More >>
Green Light For Employers To Make Workplaces Safe From Covid
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 5:48 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Businesses seeking a mandate to safeguard their workplaces, employees, and customers from Covid will be pleased and relieved at swift action by Government to make vaccinations mandatory for all businesses where vaccine certificates are required or have identified ... More >>
Support Packages Shows Government Listened
Friday, 22 October 2021, 12:09 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Government has recognised that businesses feed and employ people, backing employers by doubling the resurgence support payment which will be a huge cashflow benefit, clearing the way for vaccination passports and no jab no job workplaces and providing ... More >>
NZ – UK Free Trade Agreement
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 4:55 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
“Well done to the NZ Team on achieving a Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom. The UK have enjoyed our open market so this will put our exporters on a similar footing with the UK said Chamber CEO, Michael Barnett. I understand that ... More >>
Business Owners Face Significant Loss In Value
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 2:09 pm | Auckland Business Chamber
Auckland’s tens of thousands of small and medium businesses are in pain, frustrated at the lack of a clear plan to get them out of lockdown and increasingly bitter says Auckland Business Chamber CEO, Michael Barnett. “Comments in a snap survey, responded ... More >>
