Please, Sir may I have some more?
Chamber media release 4.7.19 Please, Sir may I have some more? The answer might be no, but if you don’t ask you don’t get! So as Northlanders, what do we want? Being a typically stoic region of the country, we…
Paralympics NZ Event in Whangarei a big success
Read more about the night and the Paralympians who participated in the event Read about Brian Froggart – feature article To donate to the Tokyo 2020 Campaign click here
Community Wealth Building (part 2)
Chamber media release 30.4.19 Interestingly Government is in the process of running a survey with regard to Procurement, something they do a lot of, around $41 billion per annum in fact. Below is an excerpt from a recent mail on…
strandlab Chamber’s joint venture with AwhiWorld
strandlab – research | innovation | collaboration strandlab is a transdisciplinary research and innovation lab, a collaborative installation and a creative technology hub located in the Strand Arcade, Whangarei. The month-long pilot pop-up started 6 May 2019. Talks, residencies, workshops,…
The Changing Face of Brand and Marketing Communications in our Cities
Chamber media release 15.5.19 Over the years our eyes and ears have been subjected to an ever-increasing barrage of brand and general advertising. Almost everywhere we look something is screaming for our attention, wanting us to take notice of an…
CERT NZ Advisory media release 15.5.19 – Serious issue with older Microsoft Windows systems
Microsoft has released information about an issue in older Windows operating systems which allows attackers to remotely connect to systems and gain control of that system. Microsoft has released software updates for all affected versions. CERT NZ recommends you update…
To EV or not to EV, that is the question?!
Chamber media release 5.5.19 NorthChamber recently acquired an electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid to be precise (PHEV). Our decision to do so was based purely on our commitment to sustainability and a cleaner healthier environment. So, post-purchase, it came as…
Chamber Business Confidence Survey March 2019
Media Release April 17, 2019 The latest Business Confidence survey for the Northern Region Chambers of Commerce shows that although confidence is still struggling within the business community, there has been a 5% lift in confidence for the first quarter…
Community Wealth Building (keeping it local)
Chamber media release 18.4.19 In years gone by we tended to trade, buy or accept services from local businesses. As a result, employment, experience and the monies generated by this activity largely stayed within the local community, adding to its…
IRD Media Release – Payday Filing starts 1st April
Payday filing starts 1 April All employers need to start payday filing from 1 April. Here’s how to make the change. Start now