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Golden Mile changes must be balanced
Formal public engagement will take place early next year.
The Chamber’s submission says the Golden Mile is a very important route within a major network of roading, so any changes must ensure it is seen as part of the bigger picture.
Wastewater network failure in Wellington - reduce water usage and stay out of the harbour
The site of the collapsed tunnel - beneath Willis and Dixon Streets - has now been made safe, with Wellington Water investigating the blockage.
People are urged to remain out of the harbour between the Port and Point Jerningham, as well as avoiding any waterfront splash zones.
Migration Exploitation Review Submission
Overall, we support the proposals in the discussion document. The focus from the government on improving compliance and making further enhancements to the ability for enforcement agents to crack down on migrant exploitation are welcomed.
Review of Retirement Income Policies 2019
Current employment data reported by the Commission for Financial Capability ('CFFC') shows that 23.7% of New Zealand's over-65 population is already in the workforce.
Review of the Reserve bank Act - Phase 2
This submission covers only the main points of relevance to the broader business community. Our primary concern is with initiatives that will increase the cost of capital to businesses, and maintaining the integrity of New Zealand’s financial system.
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Upgrade Consultation
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Options for Taxing the Digital Economy Discussion Document
Business Central and Wellington Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber) writes to express our support for BusinessNZ’s submission on Inland Revenue Department’s discussion document entitled “Options for Taxing the Digital Economy”.
Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill - Submission
Overview Business Central supports the overall objective of the Bill for New Zealand to play its part in the international effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Review of the Capital Adequacy Framework for Registered Banks
Introduction As a member of Business NZ, we support their submission. We particularly support their view that increasing banks’ cost of capital will result in higher borrowing costs to our members.Reform of Vocational Education
Introduction Improvements to vocational education are required. But, overall, we consider the proposals contained in this discussion document are not the ideal solution. The new model would be a one-size-fits all solution hinging on the creation of a single monopoly ITP provider.Unfair Commercial Practices
The fundamental problem definition of the harm these policy proposals seek to mitigate is
not substantiated. These questions have been discussed over a long period of time under
successive governments. If a clear case for change has not been made by now, we questionRegional Chambers’ Golf Day to Support Wellington Cancer Society
Wellington Chamber Chief Executive John Milford said the Golf Day is an opportunity for the business community to support a local charity.
"Wellington Cancer Society is an extremely worthwhile cause, and we are hoping that businesses will join us to support them.
