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Good call on changes to Town Belt Bill, says Chamber
Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 8:32 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington City Council has done the right thing by agreeing to changes to the Town Belt Bill, says Wellington Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Extra Jetstar route welcomed by Chamber
Thursday, 30 July 2015, 5:29 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
An extra air connection with Dunedin via a three-times-a-week Jetstar service is likely to bring more people through the capital, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive John Milford. More >>
Chamber supports Minister’s call for regional action
Tuesday, 21 July 2015, 3:12 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Chamber supports Minister’s call for regional action Local Government Minister Paula Bennett has hit the nail on the head with her call for councils to look at growth from a regional point of view, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce ... More >>
Business confidence dips in Wellington Chamber survey
Monday, 6 July 2015, 9:33 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Business confidence in the Wellington region's economy has dipped slightly in the latest Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce Business Confidence Survey. More >>
Chamber welcomes new regional council chair
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 5:30 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce welcomes the election of Chris Laidlaw as Greater Wellington Regional Chair. More >>
Region needs plan for international education, says Chamber
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 2:10 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Region needs plan for international education, says Chamber The Wellington region must have a planned and coordinated approach to international education if it is to take advantage of the current growth in the sector, says the Wellington Employers’ ... More >>
Chamber acknowledges Fran Wilde’s contribution
Monday, 15 June 2015, 11:27 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Chamber acknowledges Fran Wilde’s contribution Outgoing Wellington Regional Council Chair Fran Wilde is to be congratulated on a job well done for the region, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive John Milford. “Fran Wilde was ... More >>
Regional business still seeks change for Wellington
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 4:18 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce from across the Wellington region have expressed disappointment in the decision released by the Local Government Commission today, but welcome the commission’s undertaking that it will now work to set out a new proposal. More >>
Amalgamation decision a missed opportunity, says Chamber
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 3:15 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Abandoning the proposed local government amalgamation model for Wellington is a missed opportunity for the region and the local economy, says the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. Chief Executive John Milford says his organisation is disappointed ... More >>
WECC to seek legal advice on living wage decision
Friday, 29 May 2015, 9:59 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce is likely to seek legal advice on today’s decision by the city council to expand the ‘living wage’ to council controlled organisations and contractors. More >>
Budget continues a stable platform for business growth
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 3:52 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Budget continues a stable platform for business growth, says Chamber The Government has again produced a sensible Budget which continues a stable platform for business growth, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive John Milford. ... More >>
Government must look at quake assistance to support business
Monday, 11 May 2015, 3:23 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Government must urgently address the issue of financial assistance for owners required to upgrade earthquake-prone buildings, says the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Wellington Council’s big plans must stack up, says Chamber
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 3:59 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Council’s big plans must stack up, says Chamber Wellington City Council must ensure each of its big projects stack up before it proceeds with them, Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce says in its submission on the 10-year plan. The ... More >>
Council again sits on roading fence, says Chamber
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 11:58 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The city council’s premature vote to dismiss proposals for both a road through Takapu Valley and the widening of the motorway through Tawa as part of a Petone-Grenada road is disappointing, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. Chief Executive ... More >>
Budget R&D announcement opportunities for business
Tuesday, 14 April 2015, 3:24 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington businesses are perfectly placed to take advantage of the extra $80 million the Government will put into research and development, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. Chief Executive John Milford said the boost in funding announced ... More >>
Boost to city’s housing supply welcomed
Friday, 10 April 2015, 12:05 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The approval of 13 further sites for housing development under the Housing Accord with the Government is very good news for Wellington, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive John Milford. More >>
Chamber welcomes moves to simplify tax system
Tuesday, 31 March 2015, 9:23 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Moves towards simplifying and modernising the tax system have been welcomed by the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. Revenue Minister Todd McClay today announced the first of two public consultations designed to modernise and simplify the tax ... More >>
Chamber welcomes changes at the top
Wednesday, 25 March 2015, 9:29 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce welcomes changes at the top, with its new Chief Executive starting work and a new President and Vice-President being elected at the recently held AGM. John Milford, formerly the President, has taken ... More >>
CentrePort proposal vote of confidence in region
Tuesday, 3 February 2015, 9:01 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
CentrePort’s proposal to deepen the shipping channel so it can accept bigger ships is vital for the Wellington region, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce President John Milford. More >>
Chamber congratulates New Year’s Honours recipients
Wednesday, 31 December 2014, 4:01 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce congratulates the Wellington region recipients in the New Year Honours list. More >>
