Silver linings from TPPA talks

Silver linings from TPPA talks

Thursday, 6th August, 2015

It’s probably a good thing the negotiators at the TPPA talks have packed their bags and gone home for now, says Michael Barnett, chief executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.
Checklist presented on outcomes sought from Auckland’s funding review

Checklist presented on outcomes sought from Auckland’s funding review

Friday, 24th July, 2015

The funding review announced by the Auckland Council is vital to help get rates down, and improve the Council’s performance, says Michael Barnett, chief executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

Global turmoil a huge opportunity for Auckland?

Wednesday, 15th July, 2015

With China’s economy slowing, uncertainty in Europe over Greece increasing and dairy returns likely to be lower for longer, it would be easy – as some have – to paint New Zealand (and Auckland) as entering a doom and gloom cycle.
Rates bills questioned. Review of Council costs needed

Rates bills questioned. Review of Council costs needed

Wednesday, 15th July, 2015

In the absence of a review of Auckland Council’s costs, the 2015/16 rates bills going online from today beg the question: Are the levels of increase necessary? 
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