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DunedinApril 29

Survey of businesses welcomed

The Otago Chamber of Commerce is welcoming a new move to better understand the business community's needs in Dunedin.
OpinionFebruary 6

Dunedin must seize its chances

After nine years on the board of the Otago Chamber of Commerce, the final three as chairman, PeterMcIntyre has stood down, having served his three terms in office. As he leaves, he considers the economic future of Dunedin and Otago.
DunedinJanuary 30

Chamber may back higher commercial tax

The Otago Chamber of Commerce says it could support a rates hike that would result in Dunedin's commercial sector paying more.
DunedinDecember 10

Project worth 'millions' to city

A major international investor is eyeing Dunedin with plans that could pump ''tens of millions of dollars'' into the city's economy, the Otago Chamber of Commerce says.
Project worth 'millions' to city
Project worth 'millions' to city
DunedinOctober 2

Heartened by Key's response

Prime Minister John Key managed to clear an ''air of tension'' in the room yesterday when he addressed the Otago Chamber of Commerce, president Peter McIntyre said.
Heartened by Key's response
Heartened by Key's response
DunedinOctober 2

Attack on transport strategy

The Otago Chamber of Commerce has launched an attack on Dunedin's draft transport strategy, saying it pushed a ''questionable agenda'' of sustainability while ignoring major transport issues.
Attack on transport strategy
Attack on transport strategy
DunedinSeptember 12

No basis for bleak economic view: PM

It was easy to talk down the local economy, but the evidence did not back it up, Prime Minister John Key told Scott Technology workers in Dunedin yesterday.
DunedinAugust 30

Cull criticises chamber

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has hit back at the Otago Chamber of Commerce as being ''stuck in a smokestack industry time warp''.
DunedinAugust 30

Transport plans provoke passion

Conflicting visions of Dunedin's future collided as debate over the city's draft transport strategy erupted at a public hearing yesterday.
BusinessMarch 14

Chamber keen to aid in Govt business growth agenda

The Otago Chamber of Commerce is keen to be part of the Government's business growth agenda, president Peter McIntyre says.
BusinessMarch 2

In business of backing business

One of the long-standing traditions in New Zealand business is using the term "Tartan Mafia" to denote any business person from Otago.
In business of backing business
In business of backing business
BusinessDecember 22

Confidence above survey indications

The Otago economy was faring better than a recent slew of statistics suggested, Otago Chamber of Commerce chief executive John Christie said yesterday.
Confidence above survey indications
Confidence above survey indications
DunedinNovember 2

Grant recognises volunteers' work

Helping volunteers to help others is the aim of a $45,000 donation from the Otago Community Trust.
Grant recognises volunteers' work
Grant recognises volunteers' work
DunedinOctober 26

Harbourside zone firms concerned

Dunedin businesses in the last remaining section of "harbourside" area would prefer the zoning was dropped completely, and have raised concerns they will be subject to noise complaints and rising property prices.
Harbourside zone firms concerned
Harbourside zone firms concerned
BusinessSeptember 13

Shanghai links taking greater role: chamber

The strengthening links between Dunedin and Shanghai will play a major role in the further development of the Otago Chamber of Commerce, chamber president Peter McIntyre says.
Shanghai links taking greater role: chamber
Shanghai links taking greater role: chamber
DunedinAugust 15

Slow day for sales as polar blast hits

Like the temperatures yesterday, the revenue generated by Dunedin businesses did not climb much above zero - leaving the city's services, manufacturing and retail sectors with an estimated $8 million loss.
NationalMay 26

Green Party policy aired in Dunedin

Green Party business policies received close attention yesterday in the first of the Otago Chamber of Commerce's political leader series.
Green Party policy aired in Dunedin
Green Party policy aired in Dunedin
DunedinApril 6

Airline asked when capacity will rise

Perceived reduced flight capacity between Dunedin and Christchurch is thought to be affecting business between the two centres, and the Otago Chamber of Commerce is seeking clarification from Air New Zealand.
Airline asked when capacity will rise
Airline asked when capacity will rise
BusinessMarch 15

'Imperative' to keep people in south

There was a growing sense of urgency that people, skills and businesses affected by the Christchurch earthquake could be lost to the South Island, Otago Chamber of Commerce president John Christie said yesterday.
BusinessDecember 15

Businesses expect improvement next year

Otago Chamber of Commerce members were looking forward to 2011 with expectations of an improvement in their business fortunes, chamber chief executive John Christie said yesterday.
Businesses expect improvement next year
Businesses expect improvement next year
BusinessNovember 26

Emerson Brewing supreme at awards

The Emerson Brewing Company was last night named as the Westpac Supreme Business Excellence Award winner at a black-tie function in Dunedin attended by about 330 people.
Emerson Brewing supreme at awards
Emerson Brewing supreme at awards
South OtagoNovember 16

Mayor told to do business locally

Balclutha business leaders last night told new Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan that keeping jobs and services local was important for the district.
Mayor told to do business locally
Mayor told to do business locally
North OtagoMay 21

Ratepayer proposals would push rates beyond inflation

If the council decided to add all submitted requests, the rates rise would increase to 2.43%.
DunedinMay 14

Political, business leaders push to promote Hillside workshops

KiwiRail's Hillside workshops may have won a $40 million contract to deliver carriages to Tranz Scenic, but it has not stopped Government, Dunedin City Council and Dunedin business representatives from moving ahead with plans to win at least some construction work on the $500 million tender for Auckland's trains.
Political, business leaders push to promote Hillside workshops
Political, business leaders push to promote Hillside workshops
DunedinMay 12

Seminar geared for those wanting to work past 65

Gone are the days of employees shuffling out the door and retiring at 65 as more and more people seize work opportunities well in to their 70s.
Seminar geared for those wanting to work past 65
Seminar geared for those wanting to work past 65