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A brighter celebration of Auckland business success
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 10:35 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) announced today they will partner to present the Westpac Auckland Business Awards in 2014. More >>
Extraordinary Growth Signalled in Business Survey
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 4:36 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
A survey of more than 800 business’ over the last 48 hours in Auckland reveals some extraordinary results. More >>
Alarm Bells Ring In Latest Confidence Survey
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 1:26 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Securing workers with the right skills and experience is becoming increasingly difficult for business in Auckland. More >>
Can we manage inflation without choking growth?
Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 5:06 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Can we manage inflation without choking growth? Talk of the Reserve Bank raising the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to keep inflation under control needs to be balanced against the importance of ensuring that we also lock in to the economy a steady sustainable ... More >>
Need for faster action on Auckland’s transport projects
Monday, 13 January 2014, 1:15 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland’s road cycle deaths – reinforce the need for faster action on Auckland’s critical transport projects The Auckland Transport survey showing many cyclists run red lights doesn’t excuse the lack of action to accelerate projects that would ... More >>
Provincial New Zealand paying for Auckland housing problems?
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 3:06 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
There are signs that first home buyers outside Auckland are becoming unwitting sufferers of the Reserve Banks 20% deposit rule. The Auckland housing market has been overheated for some time, and this should be the target market for the Reserve Bank’s loan ... More >>
Public sector commitment crucial for PPPs to succeed
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 10:34 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Of course Auckland needs to take a good hard look at public-private partnership models for funding badly needed infrastructure says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. More >>
International Convention Centre – “Let’s pick up the pace!”
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 2:41 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The passage through Parliament of legislation confirming an International Convention Centre can be built in central Auckland is an important milestone and positive boost Auckland and New Zealand needs, says Michael Barnett, head of the Auckland Chamber ... More >>
Westpac Auckland Central Business Awards 2013
Friday, 8 November 2013, 9:33 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Congratulations to the Westpac Auckland Central Business Award winners – a group of innovative and adaptable small and medium businesses who are challenging the big players for a place in the market through technology, innovation and partnerships. More >>
Mayor’s living wage proposal proves Council’s inefficiency
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 9:39 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
For Auckland Mayor Len Brown to suggest his “living wage’ of $18.40 for all Auckland Council staff will be paid for from savings in other parts of the council confirms that there are inefficiencies that ratepayers are paying for. More >>
New Zealand Education Resource for Future China Business
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 5:57 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Today's China business summit at the Langham Auckland brought together key business leaders from New Zealand and China to review opportunities for doing business in China moving forward. More >>
The Bigger The Opportunity The Bigger The Risk in China
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 5:23 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The China Business Summit at The Langham Auckland on 16 October addressed the issue of Fonterra's botulism scare and the ramifications of it on the market for New Zealand's brand and exporters to China. More >>
No Vote- No Complaining
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 12:45 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
“If you don’t vote, don’t then blame Auckland Council for decisions you don’t like….” More >>
Immediate extensive testing of synthetic drugs welcomed
Friday, 27 September 2013, 5:13 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland Chamber of Commerce, Chief Executive, Michael Barnett has welcomed the decision of Associate Health Minister Todd McLay to ask the Health Ministry to send the 28 synthetic drugs which it granted a temporary licence to Environmental Science and ... More >>
Open Letter to Minister of Health on synthetic drugs ban
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 10:02 am | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The purpose of this letter is to strongly urge you to urgently investigate the appropriateness of the Ministry of Health’s actions to grant official licences to retailers allowing them to sell more than 20 untested brands of synthetic cannabis. More >>
Untested Legal Highs Back On Sale: A Disgrace, Unacceptable
Monday, 23 September 2013, 2:50 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
“Granting official licences to retailers to sell more than 20 untested brands of synthetic cannabis is a disgrace,” says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. More >>
Small Exporters Are Collateral Damage in China
Friday, 6 September 2013, 12:52 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
A delegation to China, of New Zealand Infant Formula exporters led by Michael Barnett, chair of the Infant Formula Exporters Association, is planned for 23-24th September this year. More >>
Westpac Auckland Central Business Awards finalists
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 4:55 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO, Michael Barnett believes this year’s Westpac Auckland Central Business Awards have revealed an increasing number of small companies who are challenging the big players for a place in the market. Through the platform ... More >>
Continued business confidence for many Auckland businesses
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 2:27 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
An Auckland Chamber of Commerce Survey undertaken this week by just under 800 businesses shows that confidence is still steady, with an increasing number of businesses predicting that things will stay the same compared to last quarter. More >>
Consensus on transport funding options needs progress
Monday, 15 July 2013, 1:23 pm | Auckland Chamber of Commerce
“It is nice that a diverse group of Aucklanders has been able to reach a consensus on options for addressing Auckland’s transport funding shortfall,” notes Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. More >>
