Auckland’s destiny at stake – “It’s now up to Aucklanders to make the Unitary Plan work,” says Michael Barnett

Friday, 29th July, 2016

We can either make the hard call to adopt the Unitary Plan recommended by the hearings panel or keep complaining. To keep on complaining will get Auckland nowhere – we are a city screaming out for more housing, connected infrastructure and action to address transport congestion.

Auckland Council urged to adopt Unitary Plan as a package – “Councillor’s cherry picking recommendations would be unhelpful,” says Michael Barnett

Thursday, 28th July, 2016

If there are wrinkles in the new plan that need sorting these can be addressed as plan changes to what by then would be the new, single Plan,” said Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.

Property investors should be encouraged – not discouraged – to help solve housing shortage...

Monday, 25th July, 2016

Slapping lending restrictions on property investors does nothing to solve the housing stock shortage, and could make it worse, says Auckland Chamber head, Michael Barnett. It certainly won’t get more houses built.

China trade agreement includes dispute process

Monday, 18th July, 2016

New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China includes a dispute process. “It is a normal part of any FTA,” points out Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.
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