Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce - Latest News [Page 8]
Directors Elected to Wellington Employers Chamber Board
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 8:26 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Media Release 23 February 2012 New Directors Elected to Wellington Employers Chamber Board Richard Stone, President of the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the confirmation of its new Board following an election ... More >>
Potential for Wellington Economy in Services Exports
Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 2:02 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Figures released today providing information on New Zealand’s trade in commercial services and how it is growing should be of great interest to Wellington policy makers as well as its business community according to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber ... More >>
High Calibre Candidates for Chamber of Commerce Board
Monday, 20 February 2012, 1:47 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce President Richard Stone has welcomed the good number of top-quality candidates who have put their names forward to stand as directors of the city’s premier business organisation. More >>
Lloyd Morrison’s Death a Great Loss to Wellington
Friday, 10 February 2012, 1:41 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington business community is mourning the death of a great New Zealander, Richard Stone, President of the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce said today. More >>
Wellington Employers Chamber of Commerce to Rejuvenate Board
Friday, 3 February 2012, 1:12 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Media Release 3 February 2012 Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce to Rejuvenate Board The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce has kicked off the process to reinstate its Board. The new Board will be confirmed at the organisation’s AGM ... More >>
Wellington Businesses look forward to Sevens
Friday, 3 February 2012, 1:01 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Businesses look forward to Sevens Wellington businesses are looking forward to one of the city’s biggest weekends as sevens fans and party-goers arrive in numbers. “The Wellington Sevens is a fantastic advertisement for the city and the ... More >>
Wellington Business Supports Economic Strategy-Warns of Cost
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 3:10 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Wellington City Council’s Draft Economic Development Strategy but cautioned that significant rationalisation of spending and funding will be required if it is to be affordable. More >>
Wellington Retail Sales Disappointing in September
Monday, 14 November 2011, 8:42 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Media Release 14 November 2011 Wellington Retail Sales Disappointing in September Retail sales for Wellington were disappointing in the September quarter given the boost provided by the Rugby World Cup and World of Wearable Art according to the ... More >>
Chamber Welcomes Closer Economic Cooperation With Taiwan
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 9:42 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news that New Zealand and Taiwan have agreed to explore the feasibility of an economic cooperation agreement between the two economies. More >>
Office workers behaving responsibly in RWC so far
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 1:55 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
So far, employers have not experienced problems with office staff watching live streaming of RWC games, or videos clips. “However, this might change as we get down to the later stages of the tournament when enthusiastic employees want to become more immersed ... More >>
Parliamentarians to be introduced to Wellington Business
Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 4:12 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce is hoping that Wednesday’s business expo at Parliament will raise politicians’ awareness of the importance of Wellington as a business centre. More >>
Wellington Well Placed to Handle public Sector Cuts
Thursday, 25 August 2011, 10:05 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Today's public service cuts will provide a kick in the teeth to many but the Wellington economy is resilient enough to absorb them according to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Chamber Supports Second Mt Victoria Tunnel
Saturday, 2 July 2011, 12:12 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Media Release Chamber Supports Second Mt Victoria Tunnel The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce welcomes the proposed transport developments between Buckle Street and Cobham Drive including the second Mt Victoria tunnel. “We will look closely ... More >>
Numbers Reinforce Wellington’s need for a Convention Centre
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 12:41 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Accommodation data released today showing continuing growth in Wellington’s international guest nights is further confirmation that the city needs to be investing in visitor infrastructure according to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Wellington Council Makes Sensible Decision on Charges
Monday, 20 June 2011, 3:47 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce is pleased with Wellington City Council’s decisions to abandon its proposed parking charges and to constrain its intended rate rises. More >>
Wellington Council must not Proceed with Parking Charges
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 3:40 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce is urging Wellington City Council to constrain its spending rather than increase car parking charges as it meets this week to deliberate on its Annual Plan. Two sets of economic data released today reinforce ... More >>
Visitors Strengthen Case for Long Haul Flights
Tuesday, 31 May 2011, 12:51 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Accommodation data released today showing significant growth in Wellington’s international guest nights is further confirmation that the city needs to be pursuing long haul flights according to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Wellington Businesses Oppose Parking Fee Increases
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 4:14 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce has come down against planned car parking charges for Wellington City. The council is proposing to increase the fee from $4 to $5 an hour and to extend the hours that charges are applied in the evening. More >>
Roads do not have to be at Expense of Public Transport
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 4:29 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce has called for more balance in the road versus public transport debate and has challenged the government to introduce road pricing as a way of managing transport in New Zealand. More >>
Wellington Business Urges Council Not to Put Funding At Risk
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 5:04 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce has combined with Centreport and Wellington International Airport to urge Wellington City Council not to put government transport funding at risk ahead of the council’s extraordinary meeting tomorrow. More >>