Wellington Chamber Of Commerce - Latest News [Page 14]
Productivity Must Increase
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 1:18 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
Statistics released today show that a significant improvement in productivity is needed if New Zealand is to achieve the required levels of economic growth to catch up with Australia. More >>
Successful Week for Wellington bodes well
Friday, 12 March 2010, 2:08 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
This has been a successful week for Wellington with sporting, scientific and creative successes all having a beneficial impact on the economic development of the region according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Infrastructure must not neglect Wellington
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 3:41 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the government’s just-released National Infrastructure Plan and emphasised the importance of the Wellington region in future decisions. More >>
Chamber Welcomes Mike Moore’s Appointment
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 5:17 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The appointment of Mike Moore as New Zealand Ambassador to Washington is an inspired choice according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce given the importance of New Zealand’s business and trading relationship with the US. More >>
Government Must Act on Tax Recommendations
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 4:00 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Tax Working Group’s report but says that reductions in government expenditure in tandem with tax cuts will be necessary if the government wants to make a real difference. More >>
Chamber Congratulates Air New Zealand
Monday, 18 January 2010, 3:54 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The awarding of Air New Zealand as Airline of the Year by Air Transport World Magazine is a great honour for New Zealand according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Budget Policy Statement Must Signal Restraint
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 5:12 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the Reserve Bank’s message that more restraint in government expenditure is needed and hopes to see this in next week’s Budget Policy Statement. “Sustained low interest rates are crucial ... More >>
NZ businesses needs better understanding of Asia
Monday, 16 November 2009, 1:38 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has applauded the latest initiative from the Asia New Zealand Foundation to better prepare New Zealanders for a future with the Asian region. The Chamber is a partner in the Business Education Partnership ... More >>
Hong Kong Agreement Excellent News for NZ economy
Friday, 13 November 2009, 4:31 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement with Hong Kong - New Zealand’s ninth such agreement (excluding PACER). “Following on from last week’s conclusion of the Gulf Cooperation Council ... More >>
Revised Emissions Trading Scheme is an Improvement
Monday, 14 September 2009, 6:09 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The government’s revised Emissions Trading Scheme is a good improvement on the original proposal but it is still a complicated scheme with a number of issues to be addressed according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We will ... More >>
Business Supports Investor Migrant Policy
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 10:20 am | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The revamped business migration scheme is a welcome policy adjustment that will provide New Zealand with new skills and assist the deepening of its capital base according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Urgent need for Investment in Transport Infrastruc
Friday, 24 July 2009, 12:50 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
Yesterday’s train derailment and other slips in the Wellington area are a timely reminder of the need for the region to invest further in its transport infrastructure, including Transmission Gully, according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Positive News in Export Performance
Monday, 29 June 2009, 1:13 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
Export statistics released today show the importance of Free Trade Agreements and suggest that New Zealand’s eventual economic recovery is likely to be export-led according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. “While the main contributor ... More >>
Wgtn Wind Farm Great News for Region and Country
Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 4:38 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the official powering-on of Meridian Energy’s new wind farm at Makara in Wellington. “Project West Wind will enhance security of supply to the North Island and increase the supply of electricity ... More >>
Deficit Underlines Importance of Exports
Thursday, 26 March 2009, 4:44 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The size of New Zealand’s current account deficit underlines the importance of growing our export base according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. Figures released today show that the current account deficit for the year ended December ... More >>
Property Rights Must Be Protected
Friday, 20 February 2009, 2:45 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the latest call to have property rights incorporated in legislation in response to findings that New Zealand’s record in this area is severely lacking. More >>
Jetstar’s Arrival Good News for Wellington Economy
Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 5:17 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the arrival of Jetstar onto New Zealand domestic air routes particularly as a much needed carrier to Wellington. More >>
Banning New Thermal Generation not Good Policy
Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 3:23 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the government moves to overturn the ban on new fossil fuel generation. More >>
Banks urged to follow Reserve Bank's lead
Thursday, 23 October 2008, 12:14 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
Banks should reduce their lending rates following the Reserve Bank's cut in the Official Cash Rate this morning according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Chamber Gives Japanese Businesspeople Advice
Tuesday, 7 October 2008, 3:03 pm | Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
Japan should consider joining the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership (P4), according to Charles Finny, Chief Executive of the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>