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Business Central says Labour’s small business package adds to an important contest of ideas on how New Zealand can better support small and medium-sized businesses. Business Central Chief Executive Hayley Horan says it is positive to see small business receiving attention in the policy debate. “Cashflow, late payments, compliance and the cost of investing are real issues for many businesses right now,” Horan says. “Practical policies that make it easier to run, grow and hire

Business Central and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce welcome the establishment of new business advisory groups for Wellington, describing the move as a constructive step toward stronger engagement between local government and the business community. Wellington City Council has announced three expert business advisory groups to help inform a five-year plan of economic growth in the city. The groups will focus on property, infrastructure and housing; technology, science, edu

Business Central and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce welcomes Wellington City Council’s move to establish the Expert Business Advisory Groups. This is a significant step toward the stronger, more structured partnership between Council and the business community that we have long called for. Establishing a formal business advisory group was one of the core recommendations in our Green Light Economy report and a key election ask. Over recent months we have met with the new

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce has today released its report, Green Light Economy: The Path to a More Resilient Wellington Through Private Sector Growth, setting out a bold vision to address Wellington’s major challenges and supercharge its commercial future. “We are proud to present this report for Wellington as we head into the mayoralty race for 2025” said Greg Pollock, Chair of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. “Wellington has all the right ingredients to thrive, fr