John Milford
Hundreds test for Covid-19 after positive case in Wellington
Wellington businesses fear people have become complacent and have stopped scanning their QR codes. Audio
Wellington business oppose plan to ban cars in the Golden Mile
Chamber of Commerce survey finds 90% of businesses are opposed to a plan to get rid of vehicles on Wellington's Golden Mile. Chamber chief executive, John Milford talks to The Panel about why they are… Audio
Regaining Coolest Little Capital in the world title
A report commissioned by the Wellington City Council is not appealing to younger skilled workers. Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO John Milford talks about what's putting them off. Audio
Help for businesses hit by coronavirus outbreak
Chief Executive of Wellington's Chamber of Commerce, John Milford, joins the panel to talk about what can be done to help businesses hit hard by the outbreak of the coronavirus. Audio
NZ should focus on being a leading emloyer of mature workers
New Zealand could become a leader in employing older workers as a means to addressing critical shortages in the workforce. Audio
Business confidence improves in the central provinces
Business confidence has improved in the cenral regions of the country despite persistent labour shortages. Audio
Small business advocate lukewarm on govt's contract crackdown
A business advocate is lukewarm on proposed changes to the Fair Trading Act which are designed to better protect small businesses and consumers from unfair commercial practices. Audio
Will a new mayor mean more action on a second Mt Vic tunnel?
A new mayor for Wellington may also mean fast-tracking a second Mt Victoria tunnel. A multi-billion dollar transport plan has tunnel construction starting as late as 2029 but Andy Foster wants to… Audio
How should the surplus be spent?
With the government delivering the biggest budget surplus in a decade, how should it be spent? Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he wants to invest in infrastructure, health and education, keep… Audio
Business News for 5 September 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 5 September 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Wellington transport overhaul doesn't help motorways - leaders
A $6.4 billion plan to overhaul Wellington's transport network fails to fix the gridlock for commuters coming in and out of the city. The project includes yet to be detailed rapid transit from the… Audio
Businesses worry about potential capital gains tax
Anticipation about whether a capital gains tax has been signed off is mounting as the Prime Minister refuses to confirm whether it's been given the tick. The deadline of the end of April is fast… Audio
Ongoing uncertainty plants seed of doubt among business
Uncertainty at home and offshore has seen confidence in the environment for doing business ebb away in the lower North Island. Audio
Business group concerned for small to medium sized businesses
A business and employers group is warning that small to medium sized businesses could suffer if the government accepts the recommendations of the Fair Pay Agreement Working Group. Audio
Reading cinema closes doors indefinitely
Big questions still hang over Reading Cinemas as the Wellington movie complex shuts its doors due to earthquake risk. Audio
Wellington biz confidence 'adversely affected' by quake
A new Wellington Chamber of Commerce survey shows more than 62 percent of the region's respondents were impacted in someway by last month's 7.8 magnitude quake. Audio
Business chief says congestion charge an option
The government's concession tolls may be needed to ease Auckland's traffic woes has encouraged Wellington advocates of road charges. Audio
Jetstar names four new regional routes
A business lobby groups says Jetstar's stronger regional presense may encourage more firms to base themselves outside the main urban centres. Audio
Wellington economy suffers after torrential rainfall
The rainfall, slips and traffic gridlock brought Wellington to a standstill yesterday. Audio
