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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 question

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. 

"This new proposal for the convention centre will give Wellington a fit-for-purpose venue that local businesses say the city really needs if it is to continue to grow," says Chief Executive John Milford. 

"Sir John was a great servant for Wellington, leading many major organisations here, including Capital & Coast DHB, the Wellington Regional Strategy Committee, and ANZ Bank following its merger with the National Bank," says Chief Executive John Milford. 

"Wellington’s transport plan was due out in August, then November, now we have to wait until early 2019," says Chief Executive John Milford. 

"Delays are making people nervous about the government’s commitment to solving our transport bottlenecks." 

The Bill, and the 12 April 2018 policy decision to ban new offshore oil and gas exploration it seeks to give effect to, are counterproductive to the overall goal of reducing New Zealand’s emissions.

"The bill was reported back from select committee with no significant changes despite thousands of businesses writing in over recent months to highlight how it will negatively affect them," says Mr Milford. 

Business Central wholly agrees that climate change is an important global issue that we need to address, while we still can.

The Government is proposing a system of 12.5 per cent tax refunds on company investment in R&D for expenditure over $100,000 a year.

The Bill permits an employee of one organisation who is deployed by their employer to work for, and under the direction of, another employer to be covered by a collective agreement that applies to the second employer.

The five Wellington Region Chambers of Commerce today welcomed the summary report on the 'Let's Get Welly Moving' options, which show Option D is the most favoured option and that an overwhelming majority of 65 per cent (1044 of 1604 submitters) want a solution that sorts out the Basin. 

Business Central has some concerns about the impact these changes will have on businesses and on the relationship between employers and employees.