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Finalists Announced For 2026 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Awards
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 10:16 am | Business Central
Judged by a highly experienced panel of exporting specialists from ExportNZ, ASB and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, this year’s finalists represent a diverse range of businesses operating across global markets. More >>
ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards Open For 2026, Returning To Wellington With Expanded Reach
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 9:10 am | Business Central
Business Central CEO, Hayley Horan, says the 2026 awards underscore the strength of Business Central’s export presence across the central region. More >>
Hayley Horan Appointed CEO Of Business Central And The Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
Friday, 17 October 2025, 2:15 pm | Business Central
As CEO, Ms Horan will lead the organisation’s strategic direction, member engagement, and policy influence. More >>
Business Central Welcomes Holidays Act Reform
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 4:34 pm | Business Central
The shift to an hours-based approach for calculating leave is particularly welcome, as it addresses one of the most persistent pain points for businesses, Business Central Acting Chief Executive Amanda Wood says. More >>
ABB Named ExportNZ ASB Exporter Of The Year 2025 At ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards
Friday, 1 August 2025, 8:21 am | Business Central
ASB Head of International Trade Mike Atkins, who presented the Exporter of the Year award, said the quality of entries this year underscored the spirit and purpose of the awards. More >>
Finalists Announced For 2025 ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards
Monday, 7 July 2025, 8:39 am | Business Central
Finalists for 2025 were selected from a wide field of entries, with an expert panel of judges assessing their success across a wide range of categories. More >>
Finalists Announced For 2025 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Awards
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:47 am | Business Central
The awards recognise exporting excellence from across the Central New Zealand Region - from Greater Wellington to Wairarapa, Horowhenua, Whanganui and Manawatū. More >>
Entries Open For 2025 Hawke’s Bay Export Awards
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 9:46 am | Business Central
Entries for the awards close on the 5th of June, with site visits taking place late June and early July. Finalists will be announced on the 7th of July, with the Awards Gala Dinner on the 31st July at Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre. More >>
Health And Safety Reforms Allow Small Business To Focus On What Matters Most
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:32 pm | Business Central
"This change will not only reduce costs to business - it will make low-risk environments safer by focusing on the most critical risks," says Business Central CEO Simon Arcus. More >>
New Director For The NZCIO Office In Taiwan
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 11:00 am | Business Central
Mr Langley will take up his position in Taipei, succeeding current Director Mark Pearson. More >>
Wellington’s Failure On Regional Deals Strengthens Case For Amalgamation
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 5:02 pm | Business Central
"Wellingtonians all face similar issues, regardless of where they live. Problems with infrastructure, water and rates can’t be tackled in isolation." More >>
Entries Open For New-look ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards
Monday, 17 February 2025, 4:05 pm | Business Central
ExportNZ Central and Hawke’s Bay manager Amanda Liddle says the new format reflects the growth of the export industry across the Central region, including Wellington, Whanganui, Wairarapa, Horowhenua and Manawatū. More >>
Ruling Out Compensation For Golden Mile Businesses Will Put Wellingtonians’ Jobs At Risk
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 4:22 pm | Business Central
"It’s hugely concerning to hear the Council say they won’t consider compensation for business. The lesson of the City Rail Link in Auckland is that projects like this drive businesses to the brink. That’s why Auckland offers compensation to ... More >>
New Chair For New Zealand Taiwan Business Council Announced
Monday, 10 February 2025, 3:07 pm | Business Central
Chris replaces Charles Finny who stood down from the role at the most recent Council meeting. Charles was elected Chair in 2018. More >>
New Zealand Taiwan Business Council Hosts Taiwanese Delegation For Annual Talks
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 1:52 pm | Business Central
A delegation of 24 travelled from Taiwan to join New Zealand Taiwan Business Council members at the meeting. More >>
Poll Shows 3 In 4 Wellington Residents Oppose Council Spending On Cycleways
Friday, 25 October 2024, 11:13 am | Business Central
The poll of 1099 Wellington city residents was conducted between September 15 and September 25, with a representative sample of the population in terms of gender, age and ward. More >>
Outstanding Contributions To Wellington Honoured At The 2024 Wellington Address
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 9:22 am | Business Central
The Address was jointly hosted Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Te Awe Māori Business Network and the Wellington Pasifika Business Network, together known as the Power of Three. More >>
2024 ExportNZ DHL Barometer Reveals Challenges And Opportunities In The Business Central Region
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 4:25 pm | Business Central
Business Central CEO Simon Arcus says: "These results prove what we know already - exporters in our region are exceptionally resilient, managing to grow export earnings despite the challenges of a sluggish economy and the damage of Cyclone Gabrielle." More >>
Wellington Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes Move To Encourage Public Servants To Return To The Office
Monday, 23 September 2024, 7:33 pm | Business Central
We encourage local councils to follow the government’s lead and encourage their staff to come back to the office. This change will bring life back to our city, bringing benefit to businesses, communities and workers. More >>
ZIWI Crowned Hawke’s Bay ASB Exporter Of The Year 2024
Friday, 2 August 2024, 8:18 am | Business Central
New Zealand’s largest pet food manufacturer, ZIWI, has been crowned Exporter of the Year at the ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards. More >>
