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Final Rules Reduction Taskforce report
22 Sep, 2015
Press release from Minister of Local Government about the final Rules Reduction Taskforce report, released today. A number of chambers were active in this process. A copy of the final report can also be found here: http://www.dia.govt.nz/vwluResources/Rules-Reduction-Report/$file/Rules-Reduction-Report.pdf
10 REASONS WHY NETWORKING EVENTS ARE GREAT FOR BUSINESS
02 Sep, 2015
1. INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY Establishing top of mind awareness is critical in any marketing campaign and make no mistake about it, attending business networking events is a key marketing strategy if done properly. To get the best result from networking make sure your face and our message get in front of the same – and the right […]
Business Confidence Drops – Purposeful Planning Required
19 Aug, 2015
19 May 2014 Media Release: For Immediate release Business Confidence Drops – Purposeful Planning Required A business confidence survey undertaken with almost 300 businesses in the Northland and Central North Island regions last week indicates confidence peaked in February. It suggests continuing high levels of confidence but there are some […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
13 Aug, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4th WEEK JULY 2015 If creativity is a good idea then innovation is putting that good idea to use. Within the business world this will generally relate to renewing, changing or creating more effective processes, products or ways of doing things. To grow our economy and increase our […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
13 Aug, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK JULY 2015 Our region’s economy has always been based on agriculture. Provinces and provincial towns by their very nature were established to support and prosper from the primary sector. There are about 965 dairy farms in Northland, about 330,000 dairy cows and every year the industry […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
13 Aug, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4th WEEK JUNE 2015 The recent announcement from the Local Government Commission stated that as a result of overwhelming opposition from Northlanders in relation to a single unitary authority for the region, the proposal will no longer be considered. This begs the question; does that mean we are […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
13 Aug, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK JUNE 2015 Traditional wisdom suggests that all businesses need a business plan. Particularly when someone is looking at starting out, they are asked where and what their plan is. Yet in many cases the question that it might be more appropriate to ask is why they […]
A Message from the Minister of Small Business Hon Craig Foss
08 Jun, 2015
Hon Craig Foss Minister for Small Business As Minister for Small Business I’m writing to business associations up and down the country. I’m interested in hearing from you and members of Northland Chamber of Commerce about the issues that are important in developing, operating, and growing […]
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4nd WEEK MAY 2015
05 Jun, 2015
When examining the role Chambers of Commerce can play in creating a successful business environment there is a clear link between Chamber’s aspiration’s for their member’s business success and creating an environment in which it is easy to do business. A vibrant and prosperous business community can underpin a wide […]
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK MAY 2015
05 Jun, 2015
If creativity is a good idea then innovation is putting that good idea to use. Within the business world this will generally relate to renewing, changing or creating more effective processes, products or ways of doing things. While there are many other aspects to a successful business and there is […]
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4th WEEK APRIL 2015
05 Jun, 2015
Issues around conflicting demands for Auckland’s waterfront and comments made in the media by Northland MP Winston Peters in regards to the role Northport should play in New Zealand’s marine transport network have once again put the spotlight on how sea freight should arrive or leave our shores. A 2013 […]
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK APRIL 2015
05 Jun, 2015
NZ Chambers of Commerce Northland has been organising and coordinating the Northland Business Excellence Awards for at least 30 years. For the last 13 years Westpac has been the event’s major sponsor. The awards provide an opportunity to celebrate business excellence and the role it plays in our community. Through […]
