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16 February 2012

Key action to lift business confidence & performance - focus on skills Despite a modest net lift in confidence in the general business environment, Auckland businesses confidence in their own situation and prospects over the next six months remains stalled on what it has been for the past 12 months.
13 February 2012

Auckland mayoral transport funding debate needs innovation and urgency The initiative of Auckland Mayor Len Brown to encourage Aucklanders to debate how to pay for Auckland’s future transport infrastructure is timely and welcome, said Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.
09 February 2012

Further Port strike notice ahead of mediation talks - unhelpful Today’s issuing of a further strike notice by the Maritime Union ahead of tomorrow’s mediation talks on the long-running dispute raises questions of how committed the union is to bargaining in good faith and settling the issues at hand, said Auckland Chamber head Michael Barnett.
30 January 2012

Briefing on services from Ports of Auckland Tony Gibson, Chief Executive Officer of the Ports of Auckland, has accepted the Chamber’s invitation to brief importers and exporters on the impact of the current industrial dispute at the Port.
21 December 2011

Business learnings from the RWC - How to extract long-term benefits The Auckland Evaluation Report of the Rugby World Cup reinforces that the event was overwhelmingly positive for Auckland business.
19 December 2011

Virtual business protest over Port strikes attracts 700 participants The Port strike may not be about money for the striking Maritime Union members, but it is a serious concern for many affected small-medium Auckland businesses.
15 December 2011

More strike action - "Perplexing... Unhelpful to Auckland" For a group of workers already receiving twice the average wage, the Maritime Union decision to end today’s mediation talks by serving a new 48 hr strike notice for Friday 30th December is “perplexing and very disappointing,” said Michael Barnett, head of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.
07 December 2011

"Disbelief" over third strike notice by waterside union Spell out what issues need ‘tweaking,’ says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head, Michael Barnett
06 December 2011

Auckland waterfront workers and ratepayers "the ultimate losers" Auckland port’s loss of a significant shipping service to the Port of Tauranga will ultimately hurt Auckland ratepayers and the city’s striking Maritime Union workers, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.
05 December 2011

Interview on Port Strike Michael Barnett talks with Mike Hosking about the strike action at the Ports of Auckland
30 November 2011

Auckland Chamber of Commerce calls on Maritime Union to withdraw strike action The strike action on Auckland’s waterfront due to start tomorrow (Thursday, 1st December 10.30am) is already starting to cost business and disrupt pre-Christmas planning at the worst possible time, warns Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.
28 November 2011

Business sends congratulations: An opportunity for decisive action on the economy The clear-cut election result creates an opportunity for the Government to move quickly to action New Zealand’s big economic challenges, Michael Barnett chief executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce said today.
23 November 2011

Business Confidence stalled Auckland businesses are signaling a big slide in confidence in the overall business environment, with confidence in their own prospects stalled on what it was three months ago.
15 November 2011

Job for next government: Reform regional economic development model
14 November 2011

Next Government must work harder to develop a skilled and responsive workforce
11 November 2011

Bold action plan needed to grow a bigger 'economic pie' \The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce wants the incoming government to work with business organizations to design a compelling set of goals and targets to grow a bigger ‘economic pie’.
10 November 2011

Campaign to sell more to the world - "It is time to be ambitious about the spread of business we do"
07 November 2011

Shared ownership of public assets The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce is pushing for the incoming government to adopt a policy to allow New Zealanders to have shared ownership in commercial assets currently owned and controlled by central and local government.
28 October 2011

Maui Gas leak - definition of "Essential Industry & Services" needs updating
13 October 2011

Wynyard Innovation Precinct Bringing together in one place Auckland’s high-tech innovators, research and development providers, and organisations specialising in commercialising new products, is an exciting forward-looking initiative.
06 October 2011

Boycott shops selling synthetic drug products… This is the call of Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett following confirmation by Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne that it is possible harmful synthetic drug products might still be on sale until next year.
04 October 2011

Parliament too slow for synthetic drug market News that ‘new’ synthetic drug products are back on sale in Auckland shops within weeks of Parliament passing ‘temporary’ laws to ban selected products is extremely disappointing.
03 October 2011

The Cloud - Showcasing New Zealand Innovation View an interview with Auckland Chamber CEO Michael Barnett, about the New Zealand business showcase at The Cloud on Queens Wharf.
26 September 2011

Auckland growth plan must be evidence based The draft Auckland Plan promotes a transformational shift to an integrated transport system.
22 August 2011

Business Confidence Survey - Uncertainty Uncertainty was the most used sentiment in the Auckland Chamber of Commerce August Business Confidence Survey.
03 August 2011

The best plan - keep it simple One easy-to-digest blueprint is what Auckland needs instead of a plethora of documents, writes Michael Barnett, chief executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.
26 July 2011

An Open Letter to Parliament Last week the Auckland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive approached Chamber members expressing concern as a parent and an employer that manufactured party drugs could be sold until they are proven to be dangerous rather than assessing their risk before being made available. The approach drew just under one thousand responses within 48 hours, overwhelmingly in support of immediate action. The following Open Letter to Parliament is the result of those responses:
03 June 2011

Business confidence slowly returning to a fragile economy The recent slide in business confidence over the last twelve months has been reversed...
25 May 2011

At last - light at the end of Waterview Tunnel This is great and exciting news for Auckland.
20 May 2011

Sound Budget under Challenging Conditions The government has delivered a sound budget under challenging conditions but could have been bolder in some areas according to the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce (NZCCI).
04 May 2011

Central Auckland’s best and brightest businesses sought Westpac Auckland Central Business Awards 2011 officially launched.
03 May 2011

Japan’s food security wobbles Japan’s multiple disasters of earthquake, tsunami and an escalating nuclear crisis create an opportunity for New Zealand to help ensure Japan’s food security needs are met during this critical period.
08 February 2011

Convert the dream Every New Zealand business has the potential to improve its performance. They should be given the motivation to do so.
27 January 2011

Congratulations to Michael Barnett - Appointed to the New Zealand Order of Merit
26 January 2011

Our real economic challenge – making the pie bigger The issue for the Government this year is not just to borrow and spend less. New Zealand also desperately needs an economic development response.
18 January 2011

Michael Barnett on setting the right goals for New Zealand Video Log: Michael Barnett speaks on setting better goals for New Zealand.
20 December 2010

Michael Barnett speaks on business confidence in December VideoLog: Michael Barnett discusses findings of the recent Business Confidence survey which confirms confidence at a ten-year low.
16 December 2010

Rail progress defining issue for city's first super council A fast and efficient rail network for Auckland makes sense but will be expensive to build and run. (As appeared in the NZ Herald)
30 November 2010

Auckland Chamber welcomes extension of 90-day trial bill The 90-day trial law has already been a great success. There is much anecdotal evidence to show it has improved job creation.

Past Releases
December 2010
16 | Airport planning on the wrong track?

November 2010

16 | Elimination of travel perks timely
02 | Auckland businesses running on lean

October 2010

14 | Students recognised for business success

September 2010

22 | Business Confidence Slides

August 2010

27 | Chamber levels employment playing field, wins award

June 2010

21 | Confidence of Business Owners Falls Yet Again
03 | Auckland Business Forum - Road Construction Projects

May 2010

24 | Chamber Welcomes Strengthening of Auckland Council Control of CCOs
20 | Budget 2010 - Property Tax Change Behaviour
20 | Budget 2010 - Tax Changes Increase Choice
03 | Assess 'Long Game' Viability for Building Auckland's New Trains Locally
03 | SMEs Will Lose Out to Big Business Under Emissions Trading Scheme

April 2010

29 | Auckland Business Forum - Motorway Network Completion by 2015
22 | Emissions Trading Scheme is a New Tax
06 | Flexibility of Job Seekers and Employers Key to Reducing Welfare

March 2010

19 | March 2010 Business Confidence Survey Results

February 2010

19 | Timely Implementation of Capital Market Reform Plan Supported
09 | Chamber Supports Moves to a Growth Enhancing Tax System
05 | Deductions for Depreciation an Issue of Fairness
05 | First $10,000 Should be Tax Free
02 | Auckland Transport “Will be Ready” for Rugby World Cup 2011

January 2010

26 | Job Seekers: Reflect Need for ‘Real’ Employment

December 2009

22 | Auckland Business Forum - Waterview Connection Project

Past Submissions
March 2010
05 | Letter to the PM - Emissions Trading Scheme
03 | Oral Submission on Auckland Governance
03 | Additional Major Points in Submission on Auckland Governance

February 2010

15 | Submission on Local Government (Auckland Reform) Bill
05 | NZCCI Submission to MED on Financial Reporting

December 2009

11 | Feedback on Proposals for Wards, Local Boards and Boundaries

October 2009

01 | NZCCI Submission on Ministry of Education Draft Education Strategy
01 | NZCCI Submission on Minimum Wage

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23 September 2011

Auckland growth plan must be evidence based The draft Auckland Plan promotes a transformational shift to an integrated transport system.
05 December 2011

Interview on Port Strike Michael Barnett talks with Mike Hosking about the strike action at the Ports of Auckland
15 December 2011

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