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Give rural communities voting power
Monday, 6 July 2009, 1:57 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce wants a provision added to Auckland’s governance legislation to give rural communities a voting power in respect of land use applications and decisions. More >>
Elect all Auckland Councillors from Wards
Monday, 6 July 2009, 12:37 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce wants all 20 Auckland councillors elected from wards – rather than 12 from wards and 8 at-large as currently proposed. More >>
Business Confidence Lifts In Auckland
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 1:43 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
• Those who believe the economy will improve over the next 6 months have more than doubled from 14% in March to 30% in June. • For the first time in a year, more firms believe the economy will improve in the next 6 months than deteriorate. • ... More >>
A Business-Like Scene Set Budget To Curb Debt
Friday, 29 May 2009, 9:52 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Like any business when the market gets tight, we have to tighten our belts. “We may not like it too much, but that’s the reality”, said Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO. While this first Budget of the new Government does a good ... More >>
Revolutionise IT at Right Click 2009
Monday, 18 May 2009, 2:46 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber’s most highly anticipated IT event of the year is back this June and better than ever. Right Click 2009 will bring businesses the latest gadgets straight from the desktops of the IT innovators. In today’s tough environment business is ... More >>
Bank Support For Business – Could Be A Lot Better
Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 3:36 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Chamber CEO Michael Barnett suggested that given the security SME’s were providing banks, rates suggested by respondents to the survey were unhelpful in the present challenging economic climate. More >>
Banks Can Do Better In Passing On Low Rates
Thursday, 30 April 2009, 5:23 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Banks have a major role to play to pass on lower wholesale rates to their small business customers, and help the economy to recover. More >>
Business signalling a long flat slow down…
Thursday, 26 March 2009, 4:13 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland businesses are signalling a long flat slow down rather than a deep recession according to a survey of over 1450 business respondents undertaken electronically by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce last week. Asked to look ahead at the general ... More >>
State Highway Boost - Action Focus Applauded
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 9:29 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Business Forum said before the Election it wanted increased action from the new Government to lift the momentum on completing Auckland’s core transport network, “and that’s exactly what’s being delivered,” said Forum chairman ... More >>
Business opportunity for Rugby World Cup
Monday, 9 March 2009, 4:43 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
A resource showing businesses how to take advantage of Rugby World Cup 2011 will be released this week, coinciding with the Game and Host City Allocation draw this Thursday. More >>
Let’s look at the real unemployment figures
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 9:47 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
A look at the real unemployment figures for New Zealand show we are far better off than commentators are claiming. More >>
Good Response To Government Business Package
Sunday, 8 February 2009, 12:52 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Over 500 requests for information have been received from businesses wanting to make sure that they are prepared for an economy that is expected to get more challenging later this year. Most requests relate to business tools that force businesses to ... More >>
SME Relief Package – A Useful Start
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 2:59 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Small Business Relief Package is a welcome investment in the small-business (SME) sector, said Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. “The SME sector – making up 95% of all businesses and the largest employer group overall – is ... More >>
Repeat Of Substation Failure “Unacceptable"
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 2:17 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Today’s Repeat Of Substation Failure – “Unacceptable". For years all that business has asked of energy infrastructure providers is that they ensure continuity of supply. More >>
Economy Gets “No Confidence” Vote
Monday, 15 December 2008, 4:07 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Despite lower taxes, interest rates and fuel prices, businesses in the Auckland region have given a no confidence vote to the economy over the next 3-6 months. More >>
Chamber welcomes faster roll out of fast broadband
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 8:09 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The accelerated roll out of super fast broadband confirmed today in Labour’s economic stimulus package was welcomed by Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Michael Barnett. More >>
Provisional Tax Changes will help small business
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 7:51 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The proposed changes to provisional tax confirmed in Labour’s economic package unveiled today will be especially welcomed by small and medium sized business, Michael Barnett chief executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce said today. More >>
Lure Skilled Global Workers To NZ Urges CEO
Thursday, 23 October 2008, 3:50 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland – 23 October, 2008 - Kiwis should fight to bring the world’s most skilled workers to New Zealand – and now is a better time than ever, says Michael Barnett, Chief Executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. More >>
What a wonderful web we weave
Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 10:17 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce warmly invites you to its next Creative Entrepreneurs evening to meet the dynamic founders of Silkbody and hear how their magical business story has weaved through the world to crack outdoor and lifestyle markets. More >>
Chamber Expecting Expat Interest At London Expo
Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 4:31 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Job Expo in London this weekend is expected to feature a greater than usual number of New Zealanders interested in job opportunities back in NZ, according to Chamber Chief Executive Michael Barnett, who says that the inquiry rate since the global ... More >>
