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Business Tax Reform – Long Overdue

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:25 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

The reduction of the corporate tax rate from 33c to 30c from next year is welcomed but overly cautious, said Michael Barnett, Chief Executive, Auckland Chamber of Commerce. “Australia reduced its corporate rates last year – we are doing it next year.” ... More >>

A Budget for the Long Term…

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:24 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

An honest attempt to fix NZ’s long term economy, but lacking a sense of urgency is how Michael Barnett, Chief Executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, summed up today’s Budget. More >>

Transport – Another Step Forward

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:22 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

The Budget’s initiatives to help Auckland transport are all welcome but still fall well short of what’s required, said Michael Barnett, Chief Executive, Auckland Chamber of Commerce. More >>

Business The Biggest Loser

Thursday, 26 April 2007, 4:22 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

The Reserve Bank is on the track it is because the expenditure controls that should have been put in place by local and central government were not put in place a year ago. More >>

Auckland City Graffifi ‘Far Bigger Problem’

Friday, 20 April 2007, 2:16 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

The $5 million Auckland City Council is spending on its flawed campaign to reform signs and billboards bylaws would be better spent getting rid of the widespread graffiti around the city. More >>

Funding already in place to give certainty to WRR

Thursday, 5 April 2007, 10:26 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Transit’s decision to abandon the WRR toll proposal and ‘investigate’ alternative funding options to achieve the 2015 completion “creates doubt where none is needed.” More >>

Signs and Billboards Bylaw Reform Has No Mandate

Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 4:43 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Analysis of Auckland City’s “Signs Complaints Register” confirms that the Council’s campaign to reform signs and billboards is a farce. More >>

Interest Rate Rise Reponse

Thursday, 8 March 2007, 4:39 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

The Reserve Bank interest rate hike with a threat of more to come in an environment where growth is projected to be 1.8% percent but should be 4% if we are to compete with nations we like to compare ourselves with, is hard to follow. With Export Year ... More >>

Submission re Billboard & Signs Bylaw

Friday, 2 March 2007, 2:15 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the review of Auckland City Council Signs and Billboards Bylaws. This submission is on behalf of the Auckland Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with the following organisations, ... More >>

Debacle “just gets worse”…

Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 4:38 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Businesses are starting to get very angry and agitate for the Auckland City signage and billboards bylaw to be withdawrn as awareness grows on the cost of the draconian proposals. More >>

Export Essentials Programme

Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 2:21 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Please find attached a copy of the PDF programme for Export Essentials, coming up on Tuesday 13th March. More >>

Business groups join forces to fight Billboard law

Friday, 16 February 2007, 9:48 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

More than 20 Auckland business organisations have joined forces to prepare a combined submission opposing Auckland City’s attempts to pass new billboard and signage bylaws. More >>

PM’s State Of Nation Address: Encouraging Messages

Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 5:25 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

“The high priority given to addressing critical issues affecting business performance is very clear and encouraging,” said Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO, Michael Barnett. More >>

Developing Auckland Into a Top World City

Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 4:22 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Prime Minister’s State of the Nation Address: “A first step … let’s ensure the required bold action steps quickly follow.” “Confirming the development of Auckland as a world class international city as a critical goal for New Zealand’s ... More >>

Business welcomes electricity upgrade decision

Thursday, 1 February 2007, 9:45 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

“This is an important first step in a ‘must happen’ process to provide Auckland and North Auckland with a guaranteed, reliable electricity supply system.” Welcoming the Electricity Commission’s Notice of Intention to approve Transpower’s revised ... More >>

Upcoming Events at Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, 31 January 2007, 2:00 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Luncheon with the Hon Dr Michael Cullen; Luncheon with David Gallop; BA5 with the Auckland Museum; NZCTA Trade Awards Dinner; Creative Entrepreneurs with Sarah Priddy; ba5 with E Factor Training; Export Essentials; Vital Women with Lynne Scott; March ... More >>

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