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NorthChamber CEO Announces Resignation

01 Aug, 2024

Whangarei, NZ – NorthChamber regrettably announces the resignation of Darryn Fisher as Chief Executive Officer, effective 4th October 2024. Fisher has served as the CEO of NorthChamber since June 2023 and in short time has contributed significantly to the growth and success of the organisation and position of its members. […]

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NorthChamber are recruiting – CEO role

15 May, 2023

Chief Executive Officer – Northland Chamber of Commerce CEO (CEO & General Management) Full time Apply for Chief Executive Officer – Northland Chamber of Commerce at Gilmore Taylor Associates Ltd The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NorthChamber) is a non-profit membership organisation representing the full spectrum of business interests throughout […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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