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Insurance premiums skyrocketing for Wellington businesses
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 8:41 am | Business Central
Half of Wellington businesses have faced difficulties purchasing insurance as the city grapples with a rapidly changing insurance market, says Wellington Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Central NZ business confidence slumps again
Friday, 4 October 2019, 8:38 am | Business Central
Businesses confidence is continuing to slump further into negative territory, according to a survey by Wellington Regional Chambers of Commerce and Business Central. More >>
New Zealand to benefit from more seasonal workers
Friday, 27 September 2019, 2:13 pm | Business Central
New Zealand will be better off as a result of more seasonal workers coming in to contribute to the key horticulture and viticulture industries over the next couple of years, says Business Central. More >>
Jetstar's cancelled central regional routes disappointing
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 1:59 pm | Business Central
Today's announcement that Jetstar is proposing to cease its regional turboprop services in New Zealand and will suspend flights to Nelson, Napier, New Plymouth and Palmerston North from December is disappointing news for the Central New Zealand region, says ... More >>
Manawatū Gorge replacement highway funding welcomed
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 1:41 pm | Business Central
Business Central welcomes the Government's announcement of initial funding of $100 million, and a further ear-marked funding totaling $620 million for construction of the Manawatū Gorge replacement highway. More >>
Tax changes will benefit small and medium businesses
Monday, 23 September 2019, 4:55 pm | Business Central
The two upcoming tax policy changes announced today will assist small and medium businesses to grow, says Business Central. More >>
Boost to workplace literacy and numeracy training welcomed
Thursday, 22 August 2019, 11:55 am | Business Central
Businesses will welcome the extra government funding to boost literacy and numeracy training in the workplace, says Business Central. More >>
Business Central welcomes Waitomo’s expansion
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 12:34 pm | Business Central
New Plymouth businesses will welcome today’s opening of fuel cost-cutter Waitomo’s first retail and commercial site in the region, says Business Central. "This is good news because competition is good for any market," says Chief Executive ... More >>
Government must prioritise employer confidence
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 3:20 pm | Business Central
Today's announcement from Education Minister Chris Hipkins restructuring New Zealand's vocational education and apprenticeship system creates uncertainty for businesses trying to progress their employees up the qualifications ladder, says Business Central. More >>
RMA overhaul needs to go-ahead
Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 1:44 pm | Business Central
Reform of the Resource Management Act to achieve better environmental and economic outcomes will hopefully quickly follow the Government's announcement today of an RMA working group, says Business Central. More >>
Workplace reforms could harm workers and employers
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 5:15 pm | Business Central
New analysis published today by the NZ Initiative casts doubt over the recommendations from the Government’s ‘Fair Pay Agreements’ working group, says Business Central. More >>
Hawkes Bay investment will support business growth
Monday, 10 June 2019, 2:04 pm | Business Central
Investment in water, infrastructure, and skills and employment will support business growth in the Hawkes Bay region, says Business Central Chief Executive John Milford. More >>
Insurance premium hikes hitting businesses hard
Monday, 10 June 2019, 1:55 pm | Business Central
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce showed the impact that rapidly rising insurance premiums are having on businesses and commercial property owners in Wellington during today’s Mayoral Forum on insurance issues. More >>
Chamber Welcomes Commitment to Second Terrace tunnel
Wednesday, 29 May 2019, 1:52 pm | Business Central
Mayor Justin Lester’s commitment today to building a second Terrace tunnel as part of the Let’s Get Wellington Moving project has been welcomed by Wellington Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Government must explain lack of Highway 58 fixes
Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 3:15 pm | Business Central
The Government must explain delays to vital fixes on the Wellington region’s most dangerous road, says Wellington Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Finalists announced for the 2019 Wellington Export Awards
Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 1:53 pm | Business Central
Companies could enter in three categories, and had to come from Horowhenua, Manawatu, Tararua, and Wairarapa down to Wellington. More >>
Govt must explain lack of commitment to fixing congestion
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 11:51 am | Business Central
The Government must explain its lack of commitment to fixing the Wellington region’s transport congestion issues, following the indefinite shelving of the second major project in a week, says Wellington Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Shelving New Capital Gains Tax the Right Move
Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 2:19 pm | Business Central
The Government’s announcement today that it will not proceed with its proposed new capital gains tax is welcome news for businesses, according to Business Central. More >>
Businesses urge South Wairarapa to join Wellington Water
Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 9:26 am | Business Central
Business Central is urging South Wairarapa councillors to bring in specialist expertise from Wellington Water to help them run a clean, safe water supply system for their population. More >>
Central NZ businesses oppose capital gains tax
Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 9:29 am | Business Central
Businesses in central New Zealand are opposed to the introduction of a capital gains tax, according to a survey by Wellington Regional Chambers of Commerce and Business Central. More >>
