Accelerated Package of Auckland Transport Projects - Bring it on!

Wednesday, 18th December, 2013

A sod turning today by Prime Minister John Key to celebrate a construction start on a project linking the Upper Harbour Highway to the Northern Motorway signals  what promises be an action-packed few years to get on top of Auckland’s crucial transport infrastructure needs.

How we manage incidents still needs fixing!

Thursday, 12th December, 2013

While it is good news that the inquiry into the whey protein incident concludes there was no failure with New Zealand’s dairy regulatory system it simply confirms what we already knew, said Michael Barnett, chairman of the NZ Infant Formula Exporters Association.

Michael Barnett to lead revamped Auckland Council Business Advisory Panel

Monday, 9th December, 2013

I am delighted to be appointed to head up Auckland Council’s Business Advisory Panel, and I welcome the Mayor’s invitation to the business community to put on the table the issues we believe require urgent action.
Provincial New Zealand paying for Auckland’s housing problems?

Provincial New Zealand paying for Auckland’s housing problems?

Wednesday, 4th December, 2013

The Auckland housing market has been overheated for some time, and this should be the target market for the Reserve Bank’s loan to value ratio (LVR) policy, suggests Auckland Chamber of Commerce head, Michael Barnett. 
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