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Scholarship announced to mark 25 years milestone
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 12:14 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce has established a research scholarship to mark Michael Barnett’s 25 years of leadership of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Unitary Plan appeals – “Let’s not lose momentum"
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 9:59 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Aucklanders deserve to be told as soon as possible whether any of the 108 appeals against different parts of the Unitary Plan passed by Auckland Council last month will seriously delay its implementation, says Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber of ... More >>
Dramatic step up needed for Auckland’s transport problems
Friday, 16 September 2016, 10:30 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
16 September 2016 Media Release Dramatic step up needed to deal to Auckland’s transport problems While Auckland Council and central Government agreement on an “aligned” 30 year strategy represents a step forward, clearly missing is any ... More >>
Let’s work on getting CRL built as quickly as possible
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 5:17 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Central Rail Link – “Let’s work on getting CRL built as quickly as possible,” says Auckland Chamber head Michael Barnett More >>
Living wage not good business, or good for business
Friday, 2 September 2016, 2:17 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland Mayoral candidate’s revival of paying Council employees a ‘living wage’ is bad business, says Michael Barnett, head of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Business confidence defies usual winter blues
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 3:59 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland Chamber’s August Business Confidence Survey has confirmed that the availability, or rather lack of availability, of people with the right skills and the right talent is affecting our ability to make the most of good economic times. More >>
Elite athletes join forces with business
Monday, 15 August 2016, 4:20 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
An elite group of global champions featuring Olympic Gold medallists and sporting world champions are joining forces with business to present at a unique business summit in Auckland. More >>
Review of immigration needed to fix skill shortages
Monday, 15 August 2016, 12:09 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Review of immigration needed to fix skill shortages Last week’s debate around skill shortages, particularly in Auckland, showed there are some measures we could implement immediately and other things we could do to ease the tension between the ... More >>
High immigration and skill shortage disconnect needs fixing
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 11:48 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
A breakdown of Auckland’s high immigration numbers shows most add value to the city, but also that we could do much better to target areas where skill shortages are greatest, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. More >>
Port ‘game changer’ automation – good for business
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 10:57 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The automation of Ports of Auckland’s container terminal giving an additional 30-40 years of capacity creates certainty for business going forward. More >>
Auckland’s destiny at stake
Sunday, 31 July 2016, 2:58 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland’s destiny at stake – “It’s now up to Aucklanders to make the Unitary Plan work,” says Michael Barnett More >>
Council urged to adopt Unitary Plan as a package
Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 5:31 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland Council urged to adopt Unitary Plan as a package – “Councillor’s cherry picking recommendations would be unhelpful,” says Michael Barnett More >>
Property investors should be encouraged – not discouraged
Monday, 25 July 2016, 3:58 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Slapping lending restrictions on property investors does nothing to solve the housing stock shortage, and could make it worse, says Auckland Chamber head, Michael Barnett. It certainly won’t get more houses built. More >>
China trade agreement includes dispute process
Monday, 18 July 2016, 9:42 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China includes a dispute process. “It is a normal part of any FTA,” points out Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. More >>
Port to Ship Out – No Departure Date
Friday, 1 July 2016, 12:14 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Port to Ship Out – No Departure Date Port will have to move but not before a credible long-term strategy is confirmed Interest groups in Auckland and its waterfront chose a group of representatives to determine the future of the port. Their consensus is ... More >>
Albert Street – Not closed, not open for next five years
Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 4:37 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Making Albert Street work for business and residents during the next five years of major construction will be a test for everyone involved, says Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO. More >>
Successful Port, successful Auckland
Thursday, 23 June 2016, 12:38 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The critical contribution Port’s of Auckland makes to Auckland’s international brand as New Zealand’s only city of global scale is reinforced by its winning the Best Port in Oceania award. More >>
Budget message to Auckland Council
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 4:41 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The $100 million boost to develop Auckland housing confirmed in today’s Budget was accompanied with a message to Auckland Council to lift its performance and pick up the pace or government will do it for them, says Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber ... More >>
Budget that keeps New Zealand on tracks, but with some gaps
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 4:05 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The $719 million surplus and 3% growth flagged in today’s Budget reinforces New Zealand’s success as one of the healthiest and fastest growing countries in the developed world. More >>
Greens freight trains policy - ‘dreaming’ big time
Wednesday, 25 May 2016, 12:32 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Green Party proposal to plough more than $800 million into upper North Island rail freight and coastal shipping in a bid to get trucks off Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty roads is dreaming big time, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head ... More >>
