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Capital Market Reform Plan Supported
Friday, 19 February 2010, 11:52 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Government’s focus on improving investor protection in responding to all 60 of the recommendations in the Capital Markets Development Taskforce report. More >>
Auckland CoC Submission on the Supercity Bill
Monday, 15 February 2010, 10:36 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland Chamber of Commerce Submission on the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill More >>
Chamber Supports Growth Enhancing Tax System
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 3:42 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Government’s intentions to stop tinkering with the tax system and create one that is certain and easy to comply with is a move in the right direction, said Auckland Chamber CEO Michael Barnett. More >>
Deductions For Depreciation An Issue Of Fairness
Friday, 5 February 2010, 3:57 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Businesses should be allowed to claim a deduction for depreciation on an asset if the asset actually reduces in value, said Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive. More >>
First $10,000 Should Be Tax Free
Friday, 5 February 2010, 3:56 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Personal income of up to $10,000 should be tax free to offset the impact of a rise in GST on lower income families, said Michael Barnett, chief executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Auckland Transport “Will Be Ready” For World Cup
Tuesday, 2 February 2010, 4:58 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
A huge amount of work has been done over the past year and will continue this year to make sure Auckland transport is ready for the Rugby World Cup 2011– “and I have total confidence we will be ready and able to provide a first class service ... More >>
Job Seekers: Reflect Need For ‘Real’ Employment
Friday, 22 January 2010, 2:33 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The spectacular number of job seekers that are lining up to be considered for 150 roles in a new supermarket in Manukau reflects a workforce crying out for opportunities to be employed. More >>
A Sobering Drop in Business Confidence
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 5:05 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
A drop in business confidence is the sobering news from the Auckland Chamber of Commerce’s survey taken this week from almost 900 firms. More >>
Anger Over Easter Trading Decision
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 11:22 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
“We should be past Parliament setting the rules for when and where businesses can and cannot open,” says Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett. More >>
New opportunities for Kiwi businesses
Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 1:38 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Taiwan’s Vice Minister of Economic Affairs will share insights for Kiwi exporters in Taiwan during his special visit to New Zealand on Friday December 11. More >>
Auckland Chamber of Comm.: Allow Easter Trading
Friday, 20 November 2009, 1:47 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett today called on all Parties in Parliament to put aside political differences and unite to pass legislation to allow any shop across New Zealand wanting to trade over Easter to do so. “It is crazy ... More >>
Trade experts tap into growth opportunities
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 10:50 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Trade specialists and key industry players will gather on November 26th to discuss the range of growth opportunities offered by the Indian market at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce's Inside Trade: India event. More >>
Right Click uncovers the wonders of Windows 7
Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 1:08 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Prominent techxperts including HP’s Warwick Grey, Microsoft’s Ben Green and Miguel Rojas, will uncover the ins and outs of the newly launched Windows 7 and the latest HP devices at the final Right Click event for 2009. More >>
Businesslike Council Good for Ratepayers, Business
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 1:20 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Requiring councils to behave in a business-like way is common sense and long overdue, said Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber CEO. More >>
Trade Opportunity for the Taking
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 9:42 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Free Trade Agreement signed with Malaysia today is a great opportunity for NZ businesses if they choose to take it, suggests Michael Barnett, Chief Executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Claims Mediator Should Be Part of ACC Revamp
Friday, 23 October 2009, 2:01 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
“An independent claims review authority should be part of the package for opening the Accident Compensation Corporation’s employers account to competition from the private sector,” says Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Michael Barnett. More >>
Where is the accountability within ACC
Thursday, 15 October 2009, 9:58 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
“Some remedial steps are needed in ACC’s structure and management to ensure the unacceptable $4.8 billion loss just announced never happens again,” says Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Michael Barnett. More >>
Employers make the best trainers!
Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 10:37 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
There is plenty of evidence confirming that learning on the job is more likely to motivate and engage younger unqualified workers than sitting in a class room or drawing a benefit, says Auckland Chamber head Michael Barnett. “Employers make the best ... More >>
Freeing Up Business Migration: Smart Move & Timely
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 5:29 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses to take full advantage of the Government decision to free up the business migration scheme. “Overseas business migrants with the ability to bring capital into New Zealand need constraints removed,” ... More >>
Supporting A “New Class” Of Unemployed
Friday, 24 July 2009, 3:29 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
On Monday the Auckland Chamber launches a new campaign to provide support for a new class of unemployed – those with skills; have probably not experienced unemployment before; are more used to being tapped on the shoulder than writing a CV, and who ... More >>
