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About Business Central  Business Central is a 170 year old not-for-profit (NFP) business advocacy membership organisation that represents 3500 employers and exporters across the lower North Island, providing advice, training, support and advocating for policies that reflect the interests of the business community. It also includes the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.  1. Introduction Business Central, incorporating the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, welcomes the opportunity t

We support the intent of this Bill as it relates to amending the monetary thresholds and penalties for theft. In our view, it takes necessary and overdue steps to restore consequences for shoplifting and related offending, and better recognise the harm caused by aggressive shoplifting.

Executive Summary Wellington businesses play an essential role in the prosperity of our capital, providing employment, value for customers and tourists, producing exports, helping build key infrastructure and sharing the benefits of growth. Businesses are a critical part of our community and deserve a say in the city’s future, especially in light of the significant contribution businesses pay in commercial rates. Businesses are happy to pay for their share of Council services

Overview The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Business Central ('the Chamber') is a business membership association, representing around 1,000 organisations in Wellington and throughout Central New Zealand (Gisborne to Taranaki and down to Nelson). We have represented business in the Wellington Region for over 165 years and work with a range of organisations to help them network, share ideas and experiences, learn and develop, represent their interests to local and national