Mentions of New Zealand Chambers of Commerce in New Zealand Parliament debates
New Zealand Chambers of Commerce has been mentioned in 26 parliamentary debates since November 2005.
Sleepover Wages (Settlement) Bill
Third Reading 6 Oct 2011
RAHUI KATENE ... Public Service Association, and IDEA Services Ltd. I recognise the effort of Business New Zealand and the employers chambers of commerce in taking up the opportunity to present a submission, even under such dire circumstances and time frame. But at the end ...
Finance
Pacific Economic Development Agency—Minister of Finance’s Meetings with Representatives 17 Jun 2010
Hon BILL ENGLISH ... was when I first met with the Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce. In my capacity as Minister of Finance I meet with chambers of commerce all over the country, and I was requested to meet with that one. That may have been the first occasion, and it would ...
Regulatory Improvement Bill
Second Reading 1 Apr 2010
STUART NASH ... many times before then. Business was closely involved in the review process. Business networks, for example the chambers of commerce, Business New Zealand, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, and industry associations have acted as a conduit for ...
Third Readings 1 Apr 2010
Hon LIANNE DALZIEL ... I travelled around the country and engaged with business in a wide range of areas. I put on record my thanks to the chambers of commerce and to the economic development agencies around the country that actually facilitated those meetings. They brought to ...
Shop Trading Hours Act 1990 Repeal (Easter Sunday Local Choice) Amendment Bill
First Reading 9 Dec 2009
TODD McCLAY ... favour of trading on Easter Sunday. It merely sends the message that they are in favour of churches, union members, chambers of commerce, workers, shop owners, and individual citizens having a say on whether this bill should be amended, adopted, or ...
Dr RAJEN PRASAD ... have a referendum in Rotorua and put a 70 percent threshold on it. Let us do that, if that member agrees. But no, the chambers of commerce and business interests are to decide. I am not prepared to support a measure that takes time away from our families and ...
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Bill
In Committee 25 Jun 2009
JACQUI DEAN ... in support of the legislation were brought to the select committee from organisations such as Fonterra, the chambers of commerce, the Seafood Industry Council, and other industry groups. Part 1 of the bill amends the Tariff Act 1988. Those ...
Economic Development
Rugby World Cup—Initiatives Benefiting New Zealand Businesses 28 Apr 2010
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE ... Zealand 2011 and it has been working closely with Business New Zealand, regional economic development agencies, and chambers of commerce to develop its business engagement programme. In addition, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise has developed a guide to ...
Small and Medium Sized Businesses—Government Assistance 9 Apr 2009
Todd McClay Has the Minister received any reports from chambers of commerce about the Government’s initiatives; if so, what do they say?
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE Throughout the country, chambers of commerce have expressed their approval of the package. The Auckland Chamber of Commerce, for example, described it as a welcome ...
Debate on Budget Policy Statement 25 Mar 2009
CRAIG FOSS ... those who submitted on the Budget Policy Statement, particularly the Business Roundtable, Federated Farmers, chambers of commerce, and others. I do acknowledge the tight time frames that they had for submissions—the deadline was 18 February at 8.30 ...
Social Development and Employment
Employment—Industry Partnerships 25 Jun 2009
Hon PAULA BENNETT ... Protection Association of New Zealand, Master Painters New Zealand, the Motor Trade Association, and the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The list goes on and on, and over the next 12 months Work and Income expects to place a further 3,500 ...
Government—Willingness to Listen to Ideas 24 Mar 2009
Hon PAULA BENNETT ... has indeed been positive. The summits are giving a snapshot of what is happening regionally. Local businesses and chambers of commerce are stepping up with ideas, and doing a very good job of that. The feedback coming back to this Government has been ...
Taxation (Business Tax Measures) Bill
In Committee 24 Mar 2009
CRAIG FOSS ... the committee to do further work on it. I appreciate that and acknowledge the association for that. The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce and Industry made, as was to be expected, a very robust submission. Although it was generally very much in favour of ...
Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Bill
In Committee 10 Dec 2008
Hon Dr MICHAEL CULLEN ... State’s research and development. When they go up on the platform and slaver in front of Business New Zealand, the Chambers of Commerce, and the Business Roundtable, dripping sincerity, say, in the way only Tony Ryall and others can: “It is the private ...
Electoral Finance Bill, Broadcasting Amendment Bill (No 3), Electoral Amendment Bill - Third Readings
Third Readings 18 Dec 2007
Hon PETE HODGSON ... not try to put limits on third parties. We saw no reason to do that. Whoever had an interest—be they the SPCA, the Chambers of Commerce, the unions, the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, Grey Power, or Māori—could take part in the quest for the ...
Commerce
Regulatory Responsibility Bill—Committee Consideration 5 Sep 2007
GERRY BROWNLEE ... a submission on another bill on which he has been asked to submit. Further, we have a submission from the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce, from Mr Charles Finney. The member will be familiar with that gentleman, I am sure. The New Zealand Council of Trade ...
Taxation (KiwiSaver and Company Tax Rate Amendments) Bill
First Reading 17 May 2007
Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE ... John Key wanders around the country—I would love to know what he will say tomorrow—going into business houses, into chambers of commerce, and into manufacturers, saying the National members are in favour of a cut in the corporate tax rate.
Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE But they are going to vote against it in Parliament. So I look forward with relish to hearing what the chambers of commerce say about the National Party’s position on business tax. I look forward with relish to hearing that. There have been ...
Business Law Reform Bill 2006
In Committee 14 Nov 2006
CHRIS AUCHINVOLE ... people for changes to legislation affecting business. Quite apart from the standard representative groups comprising chambers of commerce, export and import institutions, professional bodies, and others, this Government established the Small Business ...
Appropriation (2006/07 Estimates) Bill
Third Reading 1 Aug 2006
SHANE JONES ... personal rate, so we will wait and see how that goes. What else has National said? Nothing—other than to stir up the chambers of commerce and the small number of groups from the business community that have any credibility left. But National is finding that ...
Energy
Emissions Trading—Carbon Footprint Reduction 26 Jun 2007
Heather Roy ... Transport Forum, the Major Electricity Users Groups, the Business Roundtable, Business New Zealand, the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and the Wood Processors Association regarding emissions trading and the need for an adequate consultation ...
Electricity Costs—Senior Citizens 25 Jul 2006
Hon Dr Nick Smith When we have a chorus as wide as Grey Power, the chambers of commerce, Business New Zealand, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, even Government sweetheart Colin James, and ...
Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Easter Trading) Amendment Bill
Second Reading 16 May 2007
JACQUI DEAN ... the Wānaka Chamber of Commerce has asked me to help it. Steve Chadwick is representing the interests of Rotorua. Many chambers of commerce and retailers associations are keen to see this matter settled, so that they can get on with business without the ...
First Reading 14 Jun 2006
STEVE CHADWICK ... an MMP environment. At a future point I will move that this bill be referred to the Commerce Committee. I note that chambers of commerce around the country, in areas like Cambridge, are also asking to be counted in with other districts such as Napier, and ...
JACQUI DEAN ... will join mine for consideration by that committee. When my bill was sent to the select committee I wrote to the chambers of commerce around New Zealand, retailer associations, Business New Zealand, various retailers, and individual business owners. I ...
Commerce
Budget 2006—Regulations Review 28 Jun 2006
Hon Dr MICHAEL CULLEN Support has been received from a wide range of business organisations, including the Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Business New Zealand, and the sector groups participating in the sector reviews. The only negative ...
Quality Regulation Review—Key Features and Response 23 May 2006
Hon LIANNE DALZIEL I have had very positive responses from the Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch chambers of commerce, but I particularly acknowledge the chief executive of the Otago chamber of commerce, who stated: “The Minister is on ...
Easter Sunday Shop Trading Amendment Bill
First Reading 17 May 2006
STEVE CHADWICK ... does weaken its chances. We actually did survey the whole country with the help of the retail sector and the chambers of commerce and there was no mood across the country when it last came to the House—and times change—for Good Friday. That is the ...
Tariff (Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership) Amendment Bill
Third Reading 23 Mar 2006
DIANNE YATES ... New Zealand so that there could be a great deal of public input, as we have mentioned, from stakeholders such as chambers of commerce, businesses, and various interest groups. I thank the members opposite who were employed by the ministry at that stage ...
Second Reading 21 Mar 2006
DIANNE YATES ... consultation programme on the national interest analysis included everybody from trade unions to Māori authorities to chambers of commerce, and there are many pages that list people who are considered to have had input. So the select committee felt that the ...