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News
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Submission on Wellington City Council Rating Policies Review
Businesses in our Capital understand that the much-needed programme of upgrades and improvements scheduled by the Council over the years ahead will be costly and time-consuming. However, and as we set out in the Wellington Report last year, the Council needs to provide greater certainty around future costs; this will enable businesses to better prepare and plan. We welcome the opportunity that this review presents to shift Wellington’s ratings policy to a longer-term footing. A clear plan from Council which sets a long-term approach to rate-setting is required.The Power of Three celebrate Wellington’s business community!
Last night at Te Papa, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Te Awe Māori Business Network and Wellington Pasifika Business Network hosted the 2023 Wellington Address.
NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement signed
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed with the European Union opens up a market previously obstructed by tariffs on products exported from New Zealand.
Presentation to Wellington City Council on Let's Get Wellington Moving's Golden Mile Traffic Resolutions
In presentation to Wellington City Council (WCC) on 15th June, Corporate Affairs & Policy Manager, Ed Gibbs set out the Chamber’s position regarding Let's Get Wellington Moving's (LGWM) Golden Mile Traffic Resolutions.
Submission on Let’s Get Wellington Moving – Golden Mile Traffic Resolutions
IntroductionThe Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Business Central (the Chamber) is a business membership association, representing over 3,600 organisations throughout Central New Zealand (Gisborne to Taranaki and down to Nelson).
Budget Update
Yesterday Finance Minister Grant Robertson delivered the Government’s final Budget before the election. Following the Budget, Simon Arcus, Chief Executive of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce said:
Finalists announced for the ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards 2023
We are delighted to share that the finalists for the ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards have been announced for this year.
Budget Preview with Grant Robertson Marks Anniversary of Historic Business Partnership
On Thursday morning, Wellington Chamber of Commerce were delighted to welcome over 200 business leaders from across the city to Parliament for our annual pre-Budget Breakfast event with the Finance Minister, Hon. Grant Robertson MP.
Response to Wellington City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2023/24 Overview
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Business Central (the Chamber) is a business membership association, representing over 3,600 organisations throughout Central New Zealand (Gisborne to Taranaki and down to Nelson).
Signs of Recession on the Horizon, Business Survey Shows
A net negative of almost 80% of businesses (a historic low) expect the New Zealand economy to be performing worse in 12 months’ time than at present, the latest Central New Zealand Business Confidence Survey has found.Need to Know: Full Expensing
How Does It Work?'Full Expensing' lets businesses immediately write off their longer-term capital investments as a business expense, rather than slowly depreciating them over time.
Need to Know: Fair Pay Agreement Bill
We break down everything you need to know about the new legislation. What are FPAs? Will they affect your sector? What happens if you don’t want to be part of an FPA? How much will it cost? And can you appeal? This is what you Need to Know.Frequently asked topics
