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Former National Party leader building Bridges in the Pacific
Simon Bridges is building the chamber and its Pasifika links.

Possible merger on the cards for Auckland Business Chamber and EMA
Both groups are tight-lipped on the rationale for the move and what could come from it.

Ngāti Whātua set to transform skyline of Tāmaki Makaurau
The Auckland iwi has unveiled a Māori-led investment initiative.

Simon Bridges says NZ wasn't ready for a Māori PM: 'I didn’t think enough about race relations'
The former National leader stepped away for a quiet life away from politics,. Or has he?

Businessman charged with assaulting police outs himself - it’s Leo Molloy
He earlier pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer.

Michael Barnett: Parliament is a workplace too
Parliament is still a workplace like any other.

Simon Bridges: Turning disadvantage to advantage
OPINION: We have at least five reasons for optimism.

Business owner in debt, struggling with health as shop hidden behind CRL dust, dirt, noise
A review of the City Rail Link's hardship fund has provided nothing for Jenni.

Do young people leave school with basic skills for work? No, say employers
An employer asked an apprentice to sweep the workspace. They said no and phoned their dad.

PM on Wayne Brown, Three Waters: Rates will rise if NZ fails to tackle infrastructure
The meeting was billed as a be a polite and friendly get-to-know you event.

Simon Bridges' new job as Auckland business boss confirmed
He replaces Michael Barnett in the role.

Revealed: The high-profile job Simon Bridges quit Parliament for
Bridges has been tight-lipped about his role since announcing he was leaving Parliament.

Hospitality 'left to die' with exclusion from voucher package - bar owner
The owner of The Shakespeare says hospo is on the brink.

Sigh of relief at Government's economic package for Auckland business
Government economic package is a welcome relief for anxious owners.

'Ugly' new survey captures Auckland business despair
More than 20 per cent of Auckland SME's said they didn't expect their business to survive.

Liam Dann: Auckland business abandoned and ignored
Auckland business feels marginalised and frustrated by lack of Government support.

Businesses calls for mandatory vaccine passports
Vaccine passports should be mandatory, says business associations.

Liam Dann: Lockdown call signals longer grind for economy
While changes mean more freedom for families they offer no fresh hope for business - yet.

Business groups: Keeping Auckland border shut 'not an option'
Those with double jab and negative test should be allowed to travel, business groups say.

Exhausted execs: Warning signs you're heading for burnout
Business leaders are at risk of burnout because of increased workloads due to Covid-19.

6000 workers needed - new survey reveals 'desperation' of Auckland firms
A survey of Auckland Chamber of Commerce members reveals extreme shortage of workers.