Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce - Latest News [Page 5]
Wellington business confidence jumps
Friday, 30 August 2013, 11:21 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Confidence in the Wellington region’s economy has taken a sharp upturn in the latest Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Business Confidence survey. A net 27.6% of business respondents expect the economy to improve over the next 12 months, with ... More >>
Whey safety scare report due, Minister tells Chamber
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 2:22 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Ministry for Primary Industries will later today issue a technical verification report surrounding the whey protein food safety scare, Trade Minister Tim Groser told the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce this morning. More >>
Chamber puts acid on council candidates
Friday, 23 August 2013, 1:11 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce is putting the acid on candidates standing for election to the city council by asking them 17 key questions, with the answers to be made public. More >>
Business delighted at flyover green light
Friday, 23 August 2013, 9:20 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce is delighted that the City Council has finally agreed to support the flyover at the Basin Reserve – even if it was by one vote. More >>
Chamber says councillors must approve flyover
Thursday, 22 August 2013, 11:37 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington City Councillors must accept that a traffic tunnel at the Basin Reserve is neither feasible nor affordable and allow the flyover project to proceed as quickly as possible, Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce CEO Raewyn Bleakley said ... More >>
Most businesses survive quake in good shape
Friday, 9 August 2013, 11:29 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington region businesses appear to have mostly come off lightly from the big 21 July earthquake, although one estimates damage at more than $100,000. More >>
Chamber challenges candidates on policies
Friday, 2 August 2013, 10:06 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce today issued policies it believes people standing for council in the local body elections need to adopt if they want to help grow the region’s economy. More >>
$100,000 hits in big storm
Friday, 26 July 2013, 11:37 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Last month’s big storm in Wellington caused damage estimated at more than $100,000 to two businesses in the city, with a further six suffering more than $10,000 of damage, according to a survey by the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Xero workshop great success
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 4:04 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The first of four workshops for business run by cloud accounting company Xero and the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce has been labelled a great success. More >>
Message to businesses affected by earthquakes
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 9:15 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Workplace Safety. Your health and safety and the health and safety of your employees are paramount. If your building is in the areas affected in the CBD area and you can either not access it or it has not been cleared for entry by the authorities ... More >>
Chamber to Host Mayoral Candidates’ Debate
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 3:53 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce is to host a mayoral candidates’ debate in the run-up to the local body elections in October. More >>
Raewyn Bleakley: The Wellington Debate
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 3:52 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
I'm here as Chief Executive of the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce - the voice of Wellington business. Up until now we have been known for our grey suits and our serious views. I’m pleased to say I don’t often wear grey suits but I ... More >>
WECC and Xero work together on workshops
Friday, 28 June 2013, 3:17 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with high-flying accounting software company Xero to offer a series of workshops ranging from building marketing websites to growing business beyond New Zealand. More >>
Lack of support for regional fund disappointing
Friday, 28 June 2013, 2:41 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The inability of councils in the Wellington region to support the Regional Amenities Fund is another reason why local government amalgamation is necessary, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Raewyn Bleakley. More >>
New Zealand Post Restructure
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:13 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The loss of 163 jobs at NZ Post’s Wellington processing centre will be a blow to both the families involved and to the local economy, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce CEO Raewyn Bleakley. More >>
Wellington Region’s Business Diversity Celebrated
Saturday, 22 June 2013, 11:42 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Gold Awards were a celebration of the wide range of business activity across the entire region according to chambers of commerce in the Wellington region. More >>
Chamber welcomes transport package – ‘at last’
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 5:06 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The package of proposed transport improvements for Wellington City is a vital and exciting step towards further rejuvenation of the local economy, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce CEO Raewyn Bleakley. More >>
Rates rise of 2.75% not acceptable
Friday, 14 June 2013, 4:09 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington city councillors must go back the drawing board and cut back the rates increase, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce CEO Raewyn Bleakley. More >>
Business backs bid for local government reform
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 3:39 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Amalgamation of councils in the Wellington region would greatly improve decision-making and strategic capacity, and increase efficiencies, Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce President John Milford told Greater Wellington Regional Council today. More >>
New Council Chief Makes Impression on Wellington Businesses
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 3:23 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington businesses will be delighted to hear that City Council CEO Kevin Lavery will be the furtherest thing from a seat warmer they could imagine, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce CEO Raewyn Bleakely. More >>