NorthChamber Media Release: Call for entries for the 2023 Northland Business Excellence Awards
06 Apr, 2023
Entries are now open for the 2023 Northland Business Excellence Awards, and a challenge is going out from the Awards two principal sponsors, encouraging businesses across Tai Tokerau to give the Awards a go. The call to action comes from Northlands two electricity […]
Regional Economic Development Strategy – Call for feedback into critical future planning
07 Mar, 2023
Regional Economic Development Strategy – Te Ōhanga Rautaki Whānui o Te Tai Tokerau What does a prosperous Tai Tokerau look like in 100 years? Call for feedback into critical future planning. An important piece of work is currently being carried out by our friends over at Northland Inc, the Northland […]
Media release: Recent weather events – Cyclone Gabrielle update from Inland Revenue – 20.2.2023
21 Feb, 2023
If you have been affected by the recent cyclones and adverse weather you might be worried about not being able to file or pay your taxes on time. You do not need to call us right now. Focus on the clean-up. When you are able to please contact us via […]
Media release: Messages about tax relief for flood affected areas – IRD 9.2.2023
09 Feb, 2023
The following is some information from Inland Revenue for people who have been adversely affected by the flood and weather even in the upper North Island. Tax relief for adverse events Inland Revenue understands people may be unable to file or pay their tax on time because of the […]
Media release: Flooding in the North Island – Important update IRD 31.1.2023
01 Feb, 2023
We are aware many customers will have been affected by flood and other weather related damage and may need help to keep up with their tax obligations, including filing and paying on time. This includes upcoming GST, employer filing as well as tax payments due on the 7th February. We […]
Media Release: Chamber members to benefits with new EMA-NorthChamber partnership
13 Oct, 2022
Exciting news for NorthChamber members, Chamber and the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) have partnered up to boost support for NorthChamber members. The relationship will bring a host of added resource, learning content and business information to Chamber members. The partnership will also add weight to advocacy work undertaken by […]
ACC: Support worker wellbeing to create a safe workplace
15 Sep, 2022
With Mental Health Awareness Week coming up on 26 September 2022, it’s a great reminder to check in with your employees about their wellbeing, particularly those that might be off work due to injury. ACC research shows that helping an injured employee stay connected to their workplace is good […]
Barry Caldwell (Te Whānau Whero, Te Akitai, Ngāti Rehua, Ngātiwai) newly appointed Māori Business Development lead
06 Jul, 2022
NorthChamber (The Northland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.) has appointed Barry Caldwell (Te Whānau Whero, Te Akitai, Ngāti Rehua, Ngātiwai) into the role of Māori Business Development lead. Formerly Communication Advisor with Ngātiwai Trust Board, Caldwell was received into his new role with a pōwhiri on Monday July 4th […]
MemberChats – When disruption breeds opportunity
23 Jun, 2022
In a recent Zoom catch-up with far north Chamber member TopGate Marketing, the Chamber team were impressed with how this small marketing agency has gone from strength to strength given director and owner Abbey Duncan Hughes was a relative newcomer to the region, living rurally and operating a largely remote […]
Winning photography business has sharp focus on empowering women
26 May, 2022
Fourth in our series of local Good News-Great Business stories focuses on a Whangārei based micro business on a mission to create “a safe, loving and empowering space for women to reclaim their love for themselves and their bodies!’ Unsurprising then that armed with that value set, her business acumen […]
Good News – Great Business #3 11.05.22
12 May, 2022
The 2021 NorthChamber Northland Business Excellence Awards uncovered some superb local talent and our Good News – Great Business highlight this week is Dargaville based business owner Heather Carrigan and her micro-business Flax and Fibre. A first-time entrant Flax and Fibre was the winner of the Creative Northland sponsored Excellence […]
New CEO announced for Northland Inc. – 4.5.2022
04 May, 2022
4 May 2022 PRESS RELEASE Paul Linton appointed new CEO at Northland Inc He toa mahinga kai, he rākau whakamarumaru An expert provider, who offers a canopy of support and protection for all Kua whiwhia tētahi Kaiwhakahaere Matua hou mō te tipu ohanga o Te Tai Tokerau. Northland Inc […]
