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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 questionWellington Businesses Looking Forward to New Convention Space
"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.
Regional 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.
Wellington Chamber Celebrates Sir John Anderson's Life
"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 Still Waiting for a Transport Solution
"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."
Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Bill
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.
