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Ports of Auckland must go for broke for long-term resolution
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 9:50 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The loss of shipping business by Ports of Auckland risks Auckland losing its reputation as a business-friendly city and easy to do business with. There is now no other option for the Port company but to ‘go for broke’ and seek a long-term resolution, said ... More >>
Business sends congratulations: An opportunity
Sunday, 27 November 2011, 4:21 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The clear-cut election result creates an opportunity for the Government to move quickly to action New Zealand’s big economic challenges, Michael Barnett chief executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce said today. More >>
Definition of Essential Industry & Services needs updating
Friday, 28 October 2011, 10:31 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The uneven impact of the Maui gas pipeline failure on businesses and services suggests a review and update is required, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. More >>
Michael Barnett Says: Just fix it!
Monday, 12 September 2011, 9:59 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
A much improved game not a blame game is what Auckland needs to see this morning in respect of its transport for major events said Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. More >>
Auckland’s train disaster - History should have warned
Saturday, 10 September 2011, 3:25 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
10 September 2011 Media Release Auckland’s train disaster - History should have warned Auckland Transport We are the right destination to host the Rugby World Cup and will be successful hosts, despite Auckland Transport losing its opening game ... More >>
Great Expectations in the New Auckland
Monday, 12 July 2010, 1:02 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Unless Aucklanders begin to make demands on what they want from their mayoral and other Auckland Council and Local Board candidates at the local government elections in October, they will get more of the same. More >>
Confidence of Business Owners Falls Yet Again
Monday, 21 June 2010, 3:05 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
While Auckland businesses are signaling a marginal lift in the general business environment, confidence in their own situation is continuing to fall. These are key messages from a survey of over 750 business respondents undertaken electronically by the Auckland ... More >>
Balancing All Foreshore Interests Critical
Tuesday, 15 June 2010, 10:54 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Before the Government locks in new arrangements to replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act, the interests of other community groups with a justifiable foreshore access interests also need to have their rights and entitlements thoroughly assessed and ... More >>
Interest Rate Rise Won’t Help Small Businesses
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 11:44 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Today’s Reserve Bank announcement lifting the Official Cash Rate ()CR) to 2.75% will make an already cautious business community even more wary, said Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO. More >>
Measures to Strengthen CCO Control Welcomed
Monday, 24 May 2010, 4:54 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The changes to Auckland’s governance reforms to make it explicit that Auckland Council can remove CCO directors from day one were today welcomed by Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO, Michael Barnett. More >>
Property Tax Change Behaviour
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 3:46 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Property Tax Change Behaviour Changes to the tax treatment of investment property invite a behaviour change by New Zealanders away from investing in property to investing more in NZ and productive activity. “If we achieve just that from this Budget it ... More >>
Tax Changes Increase Choice
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 3:22 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Budget’s surprise dropping of the company tax rate to 28% gives NZ business the opportunity to invest in themselves, grow and employ, and is a small but welcome edge over Australia, said Auckland Chamber CEO Michael Barnett. More >>
Assess ‘Long Game’ Viability for Auckland Trains
Monday, 3 May 2010, 8:51 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Building Auckland’s new electric trains locally should be assessed against the viability of a long-term rail infrastructure upgrade strategy for the whole of New Zealand, agrees Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. More >>
SMEs Will Lose Out to Big Business Under ETS
Monday, 3 May 2010, 1:14 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The ‘winners and losers’ lottery the ETS scheme will impose on business is among key reasons the scheme should be delayed, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head, Michael Barnett. More >>
Australia’s Corporate Tax Change Keeps Pressure on
Monday, 3 May 2010, 12:31 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Australia’s intention to reduce the corporate tax rate from 30% to 28% by 2014 puts pressure on the upcoming Budget to ensure New Zealand stays in close range. More >>
Admin staff doing more and getting snapped up
Friday, 23 April 2010, 4:07 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Throughout next week, New Zealanders will recognise the contributions of secretaries, personal assistants and office staff in one of the largest workplace observances across the globe, Administrative Professionals Week. More >>
Emissions Trading Scheme is a New Tax
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 2:12 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Chamber is encouraging businesses to email the Prime Minister and express their concerns on the new tax that will be imposed on them on July 1st. More >>
Flexibility of job seekers and employers key
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 11:41 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
“Let’s not use the recession as an excuse to claim there will not be enough jobs available for beneficiaries under the government plan to reduce welfare dependency,” says Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett. More >>
Jonathan King on the business of film
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 11:04 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Media Release Wednesday 24th March Jonathan King on the business of film Jonathan King, one of New Zealand’s leading film makers and entrepreneurs, will share advice with key Auckland business people at the Chamber of Commerce’s Creative Entrepreneurs ... More >>
Auckland’s 21 Local Boards needs clarification
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 2:24 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Confirmation that the new Auckland Council will have 170 elected politicians representing 21 Local Boards, 13 wards and an executive mayor reinforces the case for their functions and responsibilities to be clearly spelt out in legislation, said Auckland Chamber ... More >>
