It’s time for Plan B, Mayor Goff

Thursday, 4th May, 2017

Last week’s commentary in the NZ Herald from Auckland councillor Desley Simpson showed that even his supporters are searching for alternatives to Mayor Goff’s ill-advised targeted rate on commercial accommodation.

Edgecumbe needs people power

Tuesday, 18th April, 2017

With several hundred Edgecumbe homes needing to be cleared of sodden furniture, ruined possessions, and water damage, Michael Barnett, head of the Auckland Regional Chamber of Commerce has put out a call to businesses and sporting organisations who operate nearby to help.

Auckland Chamber of Commerce applauds pay equity settlement

Tuesday, 18th April, 2017

The many businesses that do not have a gender pay gap have no reason to be alarmed by the pay equity settlement reached in government-funded care service sectors which employ mainly women on low rates.

Targeted accommodation rate compromise – still flawed, potentially illegal

Friday, 7th April, 2017

Talk of a compromise targeted accommodation rate that excludes camping grounds, backpackers and motels on the fringe of the city is underway at Council but not in a way that includes the tourism industry and business and may result in a response that is flawed and potentially illegal, says Chamber of Commerce Chief, Michael Barnett.
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