International Convention Centre - "The gains from this will be widespread"

Monday, 13th May, 2013

The Heads of Agreement confirming an International Convention Centre will be built in central Auckland is exactly the positive boost Auckland and New Zealand needs, says Michael Barnett, head of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

Housing Accord: 'Brings reality to Auckland’s housing market'

Friday, 10th May, 2013

The housing supply accord unveiled today between Government and Auckland Council will provide a needed boost to the construction industry and create jobs both for suppliers and trades, said Michael Barnett, head of Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

Parliament’s slowness to act on synthetic drugs "A disgrace... unacceptable"

Thursday, 9th May, 2013

“The more than two years it is taking Parliament to ban synthetic drug products is a disgrace,” says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.

Yet another Report, but where’s the real action?

Thursday, 2nd May, 2013

The latest regional economic update report provides a useful summary of how well the regions are performing, but once again it shows how poorly we are at taking ‘game changing’ decisions to get action on the big issues.
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