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And the Sun rises…
26 Sep, 2019
Chamber media release 17.9.19 Northland and its people; from the jewel of New Zealand comes some of the very best souls on the face of this Earth. Stoic in nature, competitive in all of life’s various challenges, generous of spirit: it’s no surprise that so many people from all over […]
End of Year Funding for Women’s Leadership Development Available
18 Sep, 2019
Women & Leadership New Zealand (WLNZ). End of year funding grants are currently available for women to support their participation in a professional development program. Up to $8,000 scholarships available The fee support opportunity provides a scholarship of up to $8,000 for women to take part in one […]
Could company directors be replaced by artificial intelligence?
18 Sep, 2019
Check out this story from the NZ Herald Android App http://nzh.tw/12265211 Download the New Zealand Herald Android app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nzherald.activities
Mayoral candidates’ answers to NorthChamber’s questions
11 Sep, 2019
Alex Wright Northland Chamber of Commerce Questions for Whangarei Mayoral Candidates How will you be part of a movement that will see business growth and accelerated rates of new business establishment; facilitate ease of business, a fairer approach to rating, zoning, consents and other unnecessary barriers? By bringing together, working […]
Paralympics NZ Event in Whangarei a big success
10 Jun, 2019
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)
05 Jun, 2019
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 Government procurement: “Each year approximately $41 billion is spent on […]
strandlab Chamber’s joint venture with AwhiWorld
22 May, 2019
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, installations, and activations will carry through until the 29th of […]
The Changing Face of Brand and Marketing Communications in our Cities
22 May, 2019
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 offer, a brand, an event or perhaps a service. In […]
CERT NZ Advisory media release 15.5.19 – Serious issue with older Microsoft Windows systems
15 May, 2019
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 your operating system as soon as possible. Once you have […]
To EV or not to EV, that is the question?!
09 May, 2019
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 a surprise that neither local nor central government seem to […]
Chamber Business Confidence Survey March 2019
02 May, 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 of this year. The survey of nearly 1000 respondents across […]
Community Wealth Building (keeping it local)
18 Apr, 2019
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 overall wealth. In more recent times market liberalism, whereby purchases […]
