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Relax the RUB? Yes, but ....
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 12:54 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Relaxing Auckland’s rural-urban boundary line may provide more land for building but in an environment where we need 13,000 houses a year and approved just 9,000 housing consents last year there are other obvious constraints, notes Auckland Chamber ... More >>
Business confidence continues upward trend
Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 1:10 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Business confidence in Auckland has continued its rise for the third straight quarter, according to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce’s May-quarter survey. More >>
Skills shortages holding back business – action needed
Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 1:05 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The persistent skills shortages highlighted again in the latest Auckland Chamber of Commerce quarterly survey require a solution-led response, says Auckland Chamber CEO Michael Barnett. More >>
Interim Transport Levy increase proposal
Monday, 9 May 2016, 9:52 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Interim Transport Levy increase proposal – Councillors asked to re-consider proposal encouraging residents to vote for them by punishing business More >>
Simplifying tax system will help business confidence
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 11:32 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Removing the uncertainty associated with provisional and withholding tax complexity will be widely applauded by the business community. More >>
Systematic improvement of ACC scheme welcome by business
Friday, 4 March 2016, 1:09 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Media Release The systematic improvement of ACC scheme welcome by business The Accident Compensation Corporation package unveiled today aimed at modernising the scheme’s processes and customer service will be widely welcomed, said Auckland Chamber head ... More >>
Councillors looking to punish business
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 10:50 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Councillors have put up a proposal within their 2016/17 annual plan to increase the interim transport levy business is paying from $183 per year to $3001 for a business with a capital value of $10 million. More >>
Transport Levy increase proposal
Monday, 29 February 2016, 10:58 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Transport Levy increase proposal – Councillors look to punish business and encourage residents to vote for them. Councillors have put up a proposal within their 2016/17 annual plan to increase the annual transport levy business is paying from $183 per ... More >>
AC's handling of “out of scope” Unitary Plan submission
Monday, 22 February 2016, 5:20 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland Council’s handling of “out of scope” Unitary Plan submission – The simple fact that an extraordinary meeting of Auckland Council’s governing body has had to be called for this Wednesday to discuss its handling of a late zoning ... More >>
Bus Strike – Business Planned
Friday, 19 February 2016, 10:46 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
A pity authorities not as flexible with bus lanes. Good will goes a long way. More >>
Upper North Island ‘Growth Triangle’ Confidence Reinforced
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 3:45 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Upper North Island ‘Growth Triangle’ Confidence Reinforced by Port Action The decision of Ports of Auckland to establish an inland port in Hamilton will give upper North Island businesses greater choice for moving exports and imports around New ... More >>
School driver licences - a win for youth employment
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 1:08 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The introduction of NCEA credits from next year for students to obtain a driver licence will help address the skills shortage. Employers will welcome the joint Ministerial announcement as much as students currently missing out on job opportunities from ... More >>
Auckland – 5 years on
Monday, 2 November 2015, 10:46 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
We are a city where people want to be. The private sector is endorsing Auckland through the billions of dollars it is investing - in multi-level towers for hotel, retail, office and apartments to creative and ambitious businesses. Auckland business is ... More >>
Government surplus achievement
Wednesday, 14 October 2015, 4:04 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Welcoming news that Government has achieved a $414 million surplus for the 2014/15 year, Auckland Chamber head Michael Barnett said it should give confidence to the business community that they have managed the books well. More >>
TTP deal keeps New Zealand in the game.....
Tuesday, 6 October 2015, 7:02 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Welcoming news that a Trans-Tasman Partnership (TTP) deal has been done, Auckland Chamber head Michael Barnett said it will set a playing field for New Zealand business to succeed internationally for years to come. More >>
Removal of ACC residuals – “... has to be good for business”
Tuesday, 22 September 2015, 12:43 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Any adjustment to ACC levies that simplifies the scheme has to be good for business. More >>
NZ Convention Centre “Go” decision kicks off Auckland boom
Friday, 18 September 2015, 12:10 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Welcoming news that SkyCity plans to start construction on the NZ Convention Centre before Christmas, Auckland Chamber head Michael Barnett said it kicks off an exciting time for central Auckland’s continuing rapid growth. More >>
Low Interest Rates have benefits .... and costs
Friday, 11 September 2015, 9:05 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Today’s 0.25% cut in the Official Cash Rate confirms the Auckland Chamber of Commerce’s assessment of a softening economic outlook. More >>
Business Awards highlight rich mix of success factors
Friday, 28 August 2015, 2:23 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Following four successful finalist functions across the Auckland region, the Auckland business community is celebrating the achievements of 75 local companies named as finalists in the Westpac Auckland Business Awards 2015. More >>
Business Confidence Plummets
Monday, 17 August 2015, 2:49 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
More than 40% of Auckland businesses surveyed by Auckland Chamber of Commerce in August believe business conditions will deteriorate in the next 6 months. Only 15% of respondents believe business confidence will improve. This is a sharp reversal ... More >>
