The Auckland Business Forum is calling on the next Government to quickly make a big call to change how Auckland has traditionally tackled its transport problems.“If we could duplicate across Auckland the success the Waterview Tunne…
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Minister needs to explain controversial signings – why the rush?
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust is calling on Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson to explain why he is continuing to sign controversial Treaty settlements just 10 days out from the election.In rec…
Business applauds farming efforts to clean-up rivers – city-based politicians should too
The ambitious goal farming leaders have set to make New Zealand’s rivers swimmable for their children and grandchildren deserves widespread recognition and support – “especially from city-based politicians,” says …
Garmin Announces new Vector 3 /3S Pedal
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – 12 September 2017 – Garmin New Zealand today announced the Vector™ 3/3S, a completely redesigned pedal-based power metre. Unlike previous versions of Garmin Vector power metres, the Vector 3/3S does not have…
New Zealand’s Duane Kale elected Vice President of the International Paralympic Committee
The new International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board was elected on Friday (8 September) at the 18th IPC General Assembly in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with New Zealand’s Duane Kale elected as Vice President of the IPC.Kale, three…
King Salmon proves popular with kiwi pets
Demand for premium, New Zealand-made pet food at supermarket prices has seen rapid expansion for one Kiwi company. After the successful launch of New Zealand King Salmon’s quality pet food range Omega Plus in the South Island late …
National’s Auckland transport projects – “are all on Auckland’s ‘catch-up’ agenda that should be targeted for fast-track completion as a package”
Michael Barnett, head of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce was commenting on the list of Auckland transport projects unveiled by National’s transport spokesperson, Simon Bridges, this afternoon.“Accelerating construction of Mi…
The Great Kiwi Morning Tea returns – 27 October
The Great Kiwi Morning Tea returns on Friday 27 October to raise funds to support kiwi conservation projects across the country.Kiwi production is ramping up! Kiwi can be saved from extinction by boosting numbers of chicks hatched from t…
What a difference a year can make to the Wellington property market
Tommy’s Real Estate, Wellington’s leading real estate agency, says last month’s sales figures expose the difference a year can make in a changing real estate market.In August 2016, Tommy’s signed 79 sales of which…
Port Facts. Auckland Chamber of Commerce, Michael Barnett, Chief Executive
Value of Port on Auckland Councils balance sheet – $1.2 billion: The port:- · Handles 31% of NZ’s container trade by value – the highest of any NZ sea or air port· Aro…