Browsing: What’s up
Proposed levy inflames business
Is view being reinforced that Auckland Chamber of Commerce not ‘fit for purpose”
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the Mayor and all councillors asking them to vote against proposals in the 2016/17 draft Annual Plan to redistribute the temporary three-year levy set last year to raise $180 million to fund needed transport initiatives by imposing more of the costs of the levy on Auckland businesses. Continue →
NZ Superannuation Fund sells off real estate
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is selling investments in five offshore private equity real estate funds, adding to three such funds it sold in April. Continue →
Hagaman political intimations
Searing response from Lani Hagaman to insinuations.
Labour leader Andrew Little has intimated there is a link between a $101,000 contribution made by Hagaman to the National Party in 2014 which was followed by the awarding of a management contract to operate Niue’s Matavai Resort. Continue →
Pick-up in business sentiment
The latest ANZ business outlook business confidence survey showed a modest pick-up in business sentiment, though it remains low. Continue →
Wellington a happening place
A recent presentation to the Wellington City Council Economic Growth and Arts Committee has revealed that commercial property investment has doubled in Wellington over the past year. Continue →
Lower-end retailers forced out of CBD
Lower-end retailers are being pushed out of Auckland’s central business district (CBD) due to an increase in demand for quality retail space, according to Colliers International. Continue →
Earthquake fortifying costs make for quaking
Commercial property owners are facing scheduled fortifying of earthquake-prone buildings.
And even though building strengthening does not apply to residential property owners, vulnerable multi-level accommodation spanning more than three units has to be fortified. Continue →
Kiwi Property’s solar array exceeds expectations
New Zealand’s largest solar array installation atop Sylvia Park exceeded expectations on its first anniversary since installation. Continue →
CleanNZ expo registration
Register now to attend the upcoming CleanNZ expo at the ASB Showgrounds. Continue →
Commercial property market continues its momentum
Both local and offshore investor demand for commercial and industrial property continues to outstrip supply. Continue →
Partnership delivers final showdown for legitimate tradespeople
Now, more than ever, tradespeople need to make sure they hold a current licence. Continue →
Property buoyed by economic climate
According to Steven Hart in his property podcast, ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says population growth in New Zealand accounts for much of its current economic growth, which is perhaps why government is not keen to cut migrant numbers and take the pressure off the demand for housing. Continue →