Chamber Media Releases

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. 

Upper North Island ‘growth triangle’ confidence reinforced by Port action

Thursday, 11^th February, 2016

The decision of Ports of Auckland to establish an inland port in Hamilton will give upper North Island businesses greater choice for moving exports and imports around New Zealand and offshore.

Spirit of Gold Portrait Collection - A Blessing

Friday, 5^th February, 2016

Last night at the blessing of the Spirit of Gold Portrait Collection, Auckland Chamber CEO Michael Barnett said he had met the team from Paralympics NZ - they talked about yesterday’s achievers and today’s new team and they talked about artist Amber Stephens , the portraits of the athletes and the New Zealand tour which starts today.