Chamber Media Releases

Strong mix of positive and more of the same

Wednesday, 24^th February, 2016

At the start of 2016 Auckland businesses are showing a strong mix of a positive outlook and expectations of more of the same for the New Zealand economy (83%), a similar result to the start of 2015. This trend was also reflected in the results for people’s own businesses (89%).

Auckland Council’s handling of “out of scope” Unitary Plan submission

Monday, 22^nd February, 2016

The simple fact that an extraordinary meeting of Auckland Council’s governing body has had to be called for this Wednesday to discuss its handling of a late zoning change submission to the Unitary Plan Hearings Panel is revealing in itself, says Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO.

Refreshing to see Auckland and Wellington collaborating on transport

Monday, 22^nd February, 2016

For some time the Auckland Business Forum has been calling for an aligned, single Wellington-Auckland transport strategy and action plan:

• An agreed strategy that clearly sets out Auckland’s and Government’s immediate and next generation of transport investments.
• A package of short- and medium-term projects that focuses on removing congestion bottlenecks and improving access to where most Aucklanders live and work.

Bus Strike – Business Planned

Friday, 19^th February, 2016

A pity authorities not as flexible with bus lanes. Good will goes a long way.