Auckland Chamber of Commerce - Latest News [Page 25]
Foreign Student “Tax” Will Generate Huge Dollars
Thursday, 2 May 2002, 3:02 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The proposed Government levy on the foreign student industry will likely generate upward of $6 million annually and put at risk major export earnings. More >>
Government Measure Knocks Export Industry - Why?
Wednesday, 1 May 2002, 4:21 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
A “surprise” Government move to levy tuition fees for international students makes no sense in a country trying to build up a successful export-led economy. More >>
National Has Listened To Business
Monday, 15 April 2002, 12:50 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Michael Barnett, chief executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, gave the National Party’s economic policy unveiled today a high pass mark - 9 out of 10. More >>
40 Businesses Sought For Immigration Pilot
Tuesday, 12 March 2002, 10:00 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is seeking 40 businesses to join a pilot scheme to profile the work experience needs of 40 new immigrants seeking full time employment. More >>
Full-On Action To Complete Auckland's Roading
Friday, 1 March 2002, 8:33 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Government transport package announced today has the ingredients to give a much needed boost to Auckland, “but we clearly need to keep our foot on the pedal to get the network completed by 2007”. More >>
A Nation Hurting For Leadership…..
Thursday, 27 September 2001, 11:04 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
A more positive, pro-active response from Government to motivate New Zealanders to believe in themselves and the nation’s future. More >>
Injection Of Commercial Realism Welcomed
Monday, 6 August 2001, 4:55 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Infrastructure Auckland’s conditional approval of a $45 million grant for the downtown transport centre introduces much needed commercial reality into the region’s decision-making on public transport issues. More >>
Urgent Need To Conserve Power
Thursday, 26 July 2001, 4:15 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
- Business owners and managers - ask staff to conserve power. - Mayors, Councils and Regional Councils - look at options to reduce street lighting.... Hitting the conservation button right now - today - is the call to businesses and councils from ... More >>
IT Skills Prominent Among Migrants Seeking Work
Thursday, 21 June 2001, 4:15 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
More than 120 Information Technology professionals have registered with the “newkiwis” scheme in its first seven weeks of operation. The initiative was set up by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce to assist skilled migrants into productive employment. More >>
Goal Of Being Back In The Top Half
Thursday, 24 May 2001, 4:26 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
“Goal Of Being Back In The Top Half Of The Developed World In Terms Of Per Capita GDP” More >>
Auckland Chamber of Commerce On Qantas
Monday, 23 April 2001, 10:52 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
It is not just the passengers and staff who have lost out from the collapse of Tasman Pacific (Qantas), but also the many suppliers who have continued to provide a service in “good faith”. More >>
Delays in Accepting America’s Cup Challenges
Thursday, 23 November 2000, 6:25 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland Chamber of Commerce ceo, Michael Barnett, has expressed concern over the time taken to accept challenges for the next America’s Cup More >>
Government Should Accept ACC Board’s Advice
Monday, 20 November 2000, 11:47 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Accident Compensation Corporation recommendation to government that ACC levies be reduced between 6% and 28% for the 2001-2002 years “should be accepted in full” and passed on to business with a strong, encouraging congratulatory message to “do ... More >>