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Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce - Latest News [Page 8]

Tax Reform is Welcome but More Needed

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:22 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

Today’s budget was a mixed bag for business with some positives but there are several negatives, according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>

Increased Tourism Infrastructure Needed for W'gton

Friday, 11 May 2007, 3:38 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

Today’s guest accommodation data from Statistics New Zealand demonstrates clearly Wellington’s tourism potential and shows the need for continued investment in the region’s infrastructure, according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>

Increased Migration to Address Labour Shortages

Thursday, 10 May 2007, 2:48 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

Immediate measures are required to address ongoing labour shortages faced by businesses according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>

Wellington Businesses face Wage Competition

Monday, 7 May 2007, 2:53 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

Today’s labour market data showing continued pressure on wages rings true for Wellington businesses facing competition from government departments, according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>

Chamber Supports New Export Resource for Schools

Monday, 30 April 2007, 4:00 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has congratulated the government on the launch of a new resource for schools which promotes exporting. The resource is an Export Year initiative. More >>

Government must do their Bit to Reduce Inflation

Thursday, 26 April 2007, 11:12 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

Today’s interest rate rise again highlights the urgent need for the Government to take more responsibility for reducing inflationary pressures in the economy according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>

Move to Investigate FTA with India Welcomed

Monday, 23 April 2007, 11:28 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the announcement that New Zealand is to investigate the possibility of a free trade agreement with India and pointed to several areas where Wellington has a lot to gain should such an agreement ... More >>

Export Wellington Launched Today

Wednesday, 11 April 2007, 9:47 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

Export Wellington, an initiative coordinated by the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce was launched this evening at 5pm. Trade Minister Hon Phil Goff, and senior staff from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise represented the Government at the launch. More >>

Chambers’ Submission on Climate Change

Saturday, 31 March 2007, 4:16 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has called for urgent action on climate change but warned against proposals that impact negatively on New Zealand’s international competitiveness. More >>

Chamber Will Fight Any Variation

Friday, 30 March 2007, 4:04 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

We are sure that it is a coincidence that the Wellington City Council has announced a significant variation to the agreed phase down to the business rating differential on the day that the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce is moving office and ... More >>

Chamber Congratulates Wellington Loop

Thursday, 8 March 2007, 3:47 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has congratulated the schools and organisations behind a project to connect five Wellington schools using City-Link’s high speed fibre-optic network. More >>

Chamber Concerned at Interest Rate Rise

Thursday, 8 March 2007, 9:55 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

Today's interest rate rise highlights the urgent need for the Government to take more responsibility for reducing inflationary pressures in the economy according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. More >>

Chamber welcomes WRS Outcome

Friday, 23 February 2007, 12:51 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s vote by the Greater Wellington Regional Council on the Wellington Regional Strategy. The Chamber looks forward to working with the Greater Wellington Regional Council on taking the strategy ... More >>

Chamber Welcomes Stagecoach Response

Friday, 23 February 2007, 12:00 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes the constructive response of Stagecoach and the Regional Council to its service failures of the last two weeks. Wellingtonians make more use of public transport, including buses, than any other people in the ... More >>

Chamber has Serious Questions on Carbon Neutrality

Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 5:23 pm | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Prime Minister’s vision of a sustainable New Zealand, as outlined in today’s statement to Parliament, but warned of the need to consider potential costs to the economy of going down the carbon ... More >>

Chamber Welcomes Resumed Negotiations on WTO Round

Monday, 29 January 2007, 12:04 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce today congratulated Trade Minister Phil Goff on the work he has contributed to the progress achieved at Davos, progress which appears to allow a resumption of negotiations in the WTO Doha Round. More >>

Chamber Supports Reserve Bank Decision

Thursday, 25 January 2007, 9:43 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s decision not to increase the Official Cash Rate and said that the government needs to take more responsibility for reducing inflationary pressures in the economy. More >>

Chamber Welcomes Release of Energy Strategy

Tuesday, 12 December 2006, 11:03 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce today welcomed the Government’s release of a draft energy strategy, and the two associated discussion papers on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors of the economy post 2012, and on transitional ... More >>

WTO the Only Option on Apples

Friday, 1 December 2006, 12:48 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce today agreed with calls by National Party Trade Spokesman Tim Groser and Pipfruit New Zealand Chairman Ian Palmer to take the Australian apple access issue to dispute resolution in the WTO. The Chamber is also ... More >>

Chamber Welcomes Code-share Decision

Thursday, 16 November 2006, 10:03 am | Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed today's decision by Air New Zealand and Qantas to withdraw their application for the code-share. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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