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Metering A Dumb Idea Stolen From Somewhere Else

Friday, 17 December 2004, 5:13 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

“Vehicles clogging up city streets instead of motorways is no solution to anything,” said Michael Barnett, chief executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. More >>

Small Business Inundated With Law Changes

Monday, 13 December 2004, 11:58 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

In recent months businesses have had to take on new employee protections in the event of restructuring, changes to parental leave entitlements, amendments to the Employment Relations Act relating to collective bargaining and agreements, preparation for the ... More >>

Ak Growing Faster Than Politicians’ Can Manage

Monday, 29 November 2004, 9:30 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO, today proposed the setting up of a “one stop shop” for regional administration on resource consent (RMA) applications, and billing ratepayers on water and transport. More >>

“Yes” To Harbour Tunnel Without Delay

Wednesday, 24 November 2004, 3:01 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Michael Barnett, chief executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, said the huge growth of business traffic that is occurring between rapidly expanding commercial centres on the North Shore, east and south Auckland, is giving some urgency to the ... More >>

Employer Flexibility Required

Thursday, 11 November 2004, 4:39 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Employer Flexibility Required The unemployment figures announced today should be a reminder to employers that their choices are limited when it comes to growing their businesses through an expanded workforce. “Right now there is a strong demand for ... More >>

Business Confidence Rising Despite Skills Shortage

Monday, 18 October 2004, 11:24 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

A shortage of labour is limiting growth for a quarter of all businesses surveyed in the latest Economic Business Survey. More >>

Benefits To Auckland Of Vector Takeover

Tuesday, 12 October 2004, 9:24 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

How Vector’s takeover of Australian-owned NGC gas distribution company will benefit vector customers and the Auckland economy need to be spelt out. More >>

Small Business Sector Crushed By Compliance Cost

Monday, 13 September 2004, 10:05 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

A red tape survey conducted by the Auckland, Wellington and Otago Chambers of Commerce confirms that small-medium businesses (SME’s) are being crushed by the burden of compliance with no obvious relief in sight, reports Michael Barnett, Chief Executive ... More >>

Red Tape And Compliance Costs Stifle Growth….

Monday, 13 September 2004, 10:04 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Small businesses spend as much unproductive time addressing company tax and GST as larger companies. More >>

Message to Reserve Bank – Give Growth a Chance!

Thursday, 9 September 2004, 3:58 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Once again the Reserve Bank has increased interest rates on the basis of a belief that inflation might get too high 9 or 12 months into the future. More >>

Small Bizs Don¡¦t Have Written Employment Contracts

Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 12:45 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Nearly 30% of all businesses don¡¦t have written employment contracts for staff, but for SMEs the number rises to 65%. More >>

Cost Of Employment Court Major Disincentive

Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 12:44 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

The hassles and high cost of using the Employment Court to resolve employment conflicts is encouraging many businesses to “pay up” against claims against them. More >>

IRD Has Options To Reduce Compliance Costs

Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 12:43 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Businesses overwhelmingly believe that Inland Revenue has done very little in the last two years to improve taxation regulatory processes or reduce the associated costs. More >>

Poor Local Council Processes Frustrate RMA

Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 12:41 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Businesses blame a lack of consistent administration and guidance from local councils on RMA processes for the frustration, delay and costs they experience when getting consent applications decided. More >>

Don’t Let Perfect Get In The Way Of Potential

Thursday, 26 August 2004, 1:09 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

“Doing nothing is not an option but if building the compromise Eastern Corridor as proposed by Mayors Banks and Curtis today can start providing relief for congestion on Auckland’s roads, give me the starting date”, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce ... More >>

Keys To Unlocking Auckland’s Transport Solution

Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 11:48 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Condensed Time Frame And Focused Leadership – Keys To Unlocking Auckland’s Transport Solution Having Australian research confirm that Auckland’s roading infrastructure is “sub-optimal” and traffic congestion worse than both Sydney and Melbourne – embarrassing ... More >>

China the catalyst for New Zealand’s future?

Thursday, 19 August 2004, 12:53 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce

The Government is seeking views from business on what a Free Trade Agreement with China should address. MICHAEL BARNETT sees some positive opportunities to build a strong trading relationship with China that learns from our history of using advanced ... More >>

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