Survey of businesses welcomed
The Otago Chamber of Commerce is welcoming a new move to better understand the business community's needs in Dunedin.
Otago Chamber of Commerce
Dunedin must seize its chances
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.
Chamber may back higher commercial tax
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.
Project worth 'millions' to city
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.
Heartened by Key's response
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.
Attack on transport strategy
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.
No basis for bleak economic view: PM
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.
Cull criticises chamber
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''.
Transport plans provoke passion
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.
Chamber keen to aid in Govt business growth agenda
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.
In business of backing business
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.
Confidence above survey indications
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.
Grant recognises volunteers' work
Grant recognises volunteers' work
Helping volunteers to help others is the aim of a $45,000 donation from the Otago Community Trust.
Harbourside zone firms concerned
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.
Shanghai links taking greater role: chamber
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.
Slow day for sales as polar blast hits
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.
Green Party policy aired in Dunedin
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.
Airline asked when capacity will rise
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.
'Imperative' to keep people in south
'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.
Businesses expect improvement next year
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.