Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce - Latest News [Page 5]
Wellington Retail Sales Holding Up
Friday, 15 August 2008, 3:56 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
Guest accommodation and retail sales data show the Wellington economy is out performing the rest of the country, but further interest rate reductions and tax cuts are needed according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Hope Remains for WTO Trade Talks
Monday, 4 August 2008, 4:57 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
Reports that the Brazilian President is seeking to revive the Doha Round of World Trade talks are encouraging, according to Charles Finny, CEO of the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
National Steals Chamber’s Policy on Infrastructure
Monday, 4 August 2008, 3:59 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the National Party policy on infrastructure, much of which is very similar to the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce policy. More >>
WTO Talks Find a Path Forward
Monday, 28 July 2008, 4:20 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
Phil Goff and the New Zealand team should be congratulated for the progress at the WTO Ministerial on the Doha Round according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Chamber Welcomes Progress on Transmission Gully
Friday, 11 July 2008, 10:11 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the latest progress on Transmission Gully and the release of the new and improved ‘preferred route’ for the proposed motorway. More >>
Services Sector is Crucial in WTO Negotiations
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 4:34 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
The New Zealand government needs to put more effort into the services sector as part of its WTO Doha Round negotiations according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Interest Rate Cuts Coming Sooner than Envisaged
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 10:32 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the statement from the Reserve Bank that a cut in the official cash rate (OCR) is likely to come later this year - sooner than previously envisaged. More >>
Coalition Expresses Disappointment with WTO
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 2:43 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Global Services Coalition (GSC), of which the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce is a key member, has expressed disappointment at the Doha Round services text, released by the WTO services chair yesterday, and called for strong services ... More >>
Wellington Council told to Constrain Rate Rises
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 11:55 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
Wellington City Council has made a major contribution in revitalising the city but it needs to constrain its spending and limit its rate increases according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
More Effort needed in WTO Services Negotiations
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 1:59 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
The WTO services negotiations draft text issued overnight by the Chairman of the WTO Services chair is disappointing according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Tax Reductions are Welcome but More Needed
Thursday, 22 May 2008, 5:00 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the tax reductions in today’s Budget but says some tougher decisions in the area of government spending were needed to make the cuts fully sustainable. More >>
Time to Start Again on Climate Change Legislation
Monday, 19 May 2008, 11:59 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the National Party’s withdrawal of support for the emissions trading legislation. More >>
Chamber Welcomes First Step towards FTA with Japan
Thursday, 15 May 2008, 10:33 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news that New Zealand and Japan have agreed to do a study on the benefits of a free-trade deal. More >>
Now is the Time for a FTA with Japan
Monday, 12 May 2008, 9:29 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
A Free Trade Agreement with Japan should now be one of the New Zealand government’s highest priorities according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
City Plan Deserves Close Scrutiny
Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 4:05 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce will closely scrutinise the Wellington City Council’s draft annual plan, just released today. More >>
Phil Goff on Engaging with China
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 2:15 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
New Zealand finds itself at present in the middle of an active international trade agenda. While securing a successful outcome in the Doha Round remains New Zealand’s number one trade objective, negotiations on the bilateral and regional front are ... More >>
Chamber Applauds Historic Trade Agreement
Monday, 7 April 2008, 4:25 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has applauded today’s signing of the historic Free Trade Agreement between China and New Zealand. More >>
Investment Offshore is Key to Reducing Deficit
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 2:03 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce today welcomed the narrowing of the current account deficit to 7.9% of GDP, but noted that increasing the number and profitability of New Zealand companies operating offshore is the key to turning it around. More >>
Trade & Tourism Data Underline China's Importance
Friday, 29 February 2008, 5:01 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
Recent trade and short term visitor data released by Statisitcs New Zealand underline the growing importance of China to the New Zealand economy according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>
New Airport Terminal an Investment in Future
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 11:58 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
Charles Finny, CEO of Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Wellington Airport's new international passenger terminal design unveiled today. "The innovative design stands out amongst other terminals in its architectural boldness," Mr Finny ... More >>