Michael Barnett calls for Auckland to move to level 1.5
Michael Barnett says extension of level 3 would have dire impacts for some Auckland firms.
Michael Barnett says extension of level 3 would have dire impacts for some Auckland firms.
A 'destructive and confusing' development for thousands of already-fragile businesses.
A number of small businesses have appeared before the committee at Parliament today.
Comment: The Economic Analysis of Upper North Island Supply Chain is nothing of the sort.
EDITORIAL: Report on Auckland port is stark and momentum is surely for weighing anchor.
Comment: Rebate system would encourage behaviour change and avoid a political backlash.
Long-running Kiwi fashion event is changing, as Viva editor Amanda Linnell explains.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says eight projects funded in first year of regional fuel tax.
Teachers say $700m pay offer came too late to rearrange strike meetings.
Airbnb and Bookabach owners may face extra selling costs because of council rate charges.
Small businesses are struggling to find workers with the right skills, survey finds.
COMMENT: We attack wasteful spending but the real problem is fear of spending enough.
COMMENT: Are you addicted to the speed of a corporate life and its adrenalin rushes?
Despite much criticism Auckland gets it right more often than it gets credit for.
Transport plans to ease Auckland congestion backed
If you're thinking of pulling a sickie to enjoy a long weekend, do so at your peril.
Business bosses respond to calls for companies to pay the living wage to staff.
Solving the traffic problems around Auckland Airport is a national issue says the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.
John Key's surprise resignation has created an environment of uncertainty and leaves many unanswered questions, says Auckland Chamber
COMMENT: A bigger question is, do we really want to encourage grumpy old elitists like Dawkins to settle here in great numbers.
Medicine ads pulled off Chinese language sites after inquiries made.
Michael Barnett thinks the "fallout from globalisation" will be the greatest impact on business over the next five years.
More companies will begin offering packages similar to Spark's minimum $40,000 salary to attract the best talent, a business leader says.
With a lot more houses likely to be built on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula over the next 10 years one thing is certain - the already huge congestion will get worse, much worse.
Successful Auckland businesses bring wealth, jobs and employment to our local communities. The Westpac Auckland Business Awards season for 2015 has seen outstanding businesses step up to the podium to stand in the spotlight.
Auckland is well placed to take advantage of growing global economic uncertainty to accelerate the city’s big projects, writes Michael Barnett.
One of the first things you learn in journalism is that a hoax is not news, John Roughan writes.
Summer holidays are coming but Eli and Wyndi Tagi won't be expecting to switch off their phones.