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Leadership update – a word from our Chair
23 Apr, 2026
We recognise that recent leadership changes at NorthChamber have understandably prompted questions from members and stakeholders, and we welcome the opportunity to provide some clarity. Many of you will already have seen our earlier communications advising of the departure of our Chief Executive Officer, Leah McKerrow. Leah joined NorthChamber in […]
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 […]
Good News – Great Business Stories #2 27.04.22
28 Apr, 2022
Drilling into Te Tai Tokerau business success Northern Advocate copy It was a pleasant surprise when North Drill – a true blue Northland success story – was announced deserving winner of the ACC Workplace Safety category in the Covid-delayed 2021 NorthChamber Northland Business Excellence Awards in early 2022. As an […]
Good News – Great Business #1 13.4.2022
14 Apr, 2022
Giving everything a try – Developers Institute Great News – Great Business #1 13APR22 The Northern Advocate copy Being voted Best Emerging Business in Northland sure took the team at the Developers Institute by surprise when the winners of the 2021 NorthChamber Northland Business Excellence Awards were announced. Head of […]
Whangarei District Council appoints new CEO – media release 7.4.2022
11 Apr, 2022
Whangarei District Council appoints new CEO Whangarei District Council has appointed current Group Manager – Infrastructure, Simon Weston as its new chief executive. Mayor Sheryl Mai said Weston’s impressive track record in local government, as well as his long-established Northland connections will help Council meet the needs of its growing […]
Air New Zealand – Update for domestic Travel 9.11.2021
09 Nov, 2021
Slip, slop, jab or swab your way to fly this summer Air New Zealand is helping customers to get travel ready for a safe summer, adding a new layer of assurance for customers travelling on its domestic network. The airline is advising customers that from mid-December, all customers will be asked to present proof of either full vaccination or a negative Covid test before checking in to their domestic flights. Air New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran says the […]
