Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce - Latest News [Page 9]
Council must not Jeopardise Wellington Transport Investment
Monday, 11 April 2011, 11:10 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce has reiterated its support for the proposed Levin to Wellington Airport roading investment and urged the city's councillors not jeopardise the project. More >>
Government Cap Important for Wellington
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 3:51 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce supports the government’s objective of extracting more efficiencies from the public sector in spite of the short-term adjustment challenges this presents. “While the cap on public servant numbers may ... More >>
Strong Outlook for Wellington’s Film Sector
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 3:14 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Businesses servicing Wellington’s film sector are reporting increased activity and a pick up in spending is likely to reverse the reduction recorded in figures released today, according to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. Furthermore, ... More >>
Services Exports have Potential to Grow
Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 4:47 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Today’s Balance of Payments deficit is a timely reminder of the importance of services exports and the need to grow this important sector of the New Zealand economy according to the Wellington Employers’ Chambers of Commerce. “Today’s figures showed ... More >>
Wellington City Councillors urged to consider Water Meters
Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 4:17 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce is disappointed that water meters are not part of the Wellington City Council’s Water Conservation and Efficiency Plan to be considered by Councillors tomorrow. “Water is a scarce resource and ... More >>
Peka Peka to Otaki Expressway Important for Wellington
Friday, 18 March 2011, 3:05 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Construction of the Peka Peka to Otaki expressway must proceed as soon as possible the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce has told the New Zealand Transport Agency which is currently consulting on proposed road. “The Peka Peka to Otaki ... More >>
Wellington Business Supports Two-Hour Parking Limit
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 2:34 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Business supports Wellington City Council’s decision to introduce a two-hour time limit on free parking on Sundays but wants a review of the council’s car parking policy generally. “The two-hour limit is an appropriate rationing mechanism to ... More >>
Business Opposes Banning Cars from Courtenay Place
Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 4:35 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Banning cars from Courtenay Place would severely inconvenience the public and be disruptive to business according to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Retail Sales need a Boost from Removal of Unfair Tourist Tax
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 3:39 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The government should remove GST on the goods overseas visitors take out of the country according to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. Such a move would be consistent with good tax policy and provide a much needed to boost to retail sales. More >>
New Director of NZ Trade Office in Taiwan Appointed
Monday, 6 December 2010, 9:34 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Stephen Payton has been appointed Director of the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office (NZCIO) in Taipei, the Chief Executive of the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, Ken Harris, announced today. More >>
Lonely Planet Accolade another Boost for Wellington
Monday, 1 November 2010, 10:06 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The naming of Wellington as one of the world’s top ten cities will provide a wonderful boost to the city’s reputation and tourism industry according to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Wellington’s Population Continues to Grow
Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 9:49 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The continuing growth in Wellington’s population in the face of the government’s cap on public service numbers is very encouraging according to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce. More >>
The Hobbit must not be Lost to New Zealand
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 10:43 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Employers' Chamber of Commerce Central has called for common sense to prevail over the industrial dispute surrounding the filming of The Hobbit and pointed to the huge economic loss if filming does not take place in New Zealand. More >>
The Hobbit must not be Lost to New Zealand
Thursday, 21 October 2010, 11:09 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central has called for common sense to prevail over the industrial dispute surrounding the filming of The Hobbit and pointed to the huge economic loss if filming does not take place in New Zealand. More >>
Business Looks Forward to Working with Mayor
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 4:48 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce congratulates Celia Wade-Brown on her election victory and looks forward to working with her over the next three years. More >>
Chamber Examines Council Candidates’ Attitudes
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 12:27 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce has released the results of its recent survey of Wellington Council candidates. City Council and Mayoral candidates were sent the survey as were Greater Wellington Candidates in the Wellington constituency. More >>
Pacific Blue’s Withdrawal is Disappointing
Monday, 16 August 2010, 5:05 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce is disappointed that Pacific Blue will be exiting its New Zealand domestic operations and not introducing a trans-Tasman service out of Wellington. More >>
New Wellington Chamber President Appointed
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 9:07 am | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
Richard Stone has been appointed the inaugural President of the newly created Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Chamber Welcomes Prime Minister’s Export Vision
Thursday, 8 July 2010, 3:57 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce supports Prime Minister Key’s goal of increasing trade with China but thinks he has understated what is achievable especially when services sector exports are included. More >>
Airline Alliance is Anti-competitive
Thursday, 8 July 2010, 12:38 pm | Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce has opposed the proposed Air New Zealand Virgin Blue Alliance on the grounds that the subsequent reduction in competition is likely to result in increased fares and reduced trans-Tasman flights. The views ... More >>