Budget message to Auckland Council

Thursday, 26th May, 2016

The $100 million boost to develop Auckland housing confirmed in today’s Budget was accompanied with a message to Auckland Council to lift its performance and pick up the pace or government will do it for them, says Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive.

Budget that keeps New Zealand on track, but with some gaps...

Thursday, 26th May, 2016

The $719 million surplus and 3% growth flagged in today’s Budget reinforces New Zealand’s success as one of the healthiest and fastest growing countries in the developed world.
Budget 2016 will be safe and responsible – but what will it do to prolong the good times?

Budget 2016 will be safe and responsible – but what will it do to prolong the good times?

Thursday, 26th May, 2016

Beyond expectations that a budget surplus will be confirmed, business isn’t expecting any huge surprises in this year’s Budget, writes Michael Barnett.
Greens freight trains policy - ‘dreaming’ big time

Greens freight trains policy - ‘dreaming’ big time

Tuesday, 24th May, 2016

The Green Party proposal to plough more than $800 million into upper North Island rail freight and coastal shipping in a bid to get trucks off Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty roads is dreaming big time, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.
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