Unitary Plan appeals – “Let’s not lose momentum of moving Auckland forward at a faster pace...”

Tuesday, 20th September, 2016

Aucklanders deserve to be told as soon as possible whether any of the 108 appeals against different parts of the Unitary Plan passed by Auckland Council last month will seriously delay its implementation, says Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO.

Dramatic step up needed to deal to Auckland’s transport problems

Friday, 16th September, 2016

While Auckland Council and central Government agreement on an “aligned” 30 year strategy represents a step forward, clearly missing is any heightened sense of urgency or accelerated action or ambition to move delivery of Auckland’s transport solutions into the fast lane.

Central Rail Link – “Let’s work on getting CRL built as quickly as possible,” says Auckland Chamber head Michael Barnett

Wednesday, 14th September, 2016

Welcoming the Government - Auckland Council heads of agreement to fund the Central Rail Link by way of a special purpose company called CRL Ltd, Mr Barnett said setting up a company structure should allow the project to be incentivized to be completed as quickly as possible.

Living wage not good business, or good for business?

Friday, 2nd September, 2016

Auckland Mayoral candidate’s revival of paying Council employees a ‘living wage’ is bad business, says Michael Barnett, head of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.
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