Wellington Chamber of Commerce has supported the newly announced sensible steps for business in the capital.
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Government’s announcement of updates to the Commerce Act, released as part of its Going for Growth agenda.
Acting Chief Executive Amanda Wood said the changes provide a helpful step toward greater clarity and certainty for businesses.
"Clearer rules and oversight give local businesses more confidence to plan for growth while maintaining integrity and public trust,” said Wood.
"Certainty in how businesses can work together is important for supporting collaboration and innovation. Today’s announcement, which the Chamber hosted, is a useful development in that direction."
Wood noted that while the changes are not transformational on their own, they contribute to an environment where businesses can operate with greater confidence and focus on growth.
"We will continue to follow today's changes closely and look forward to seeing how these changes deliver for local business. These updates align with our broader priority of ensuring Wellington businesses have the right policy settings to thrive."
The city also suffered a major setback when a major transport overhaul, “Let’s Get Wellington Moving”, was shelved in 2023. For many, what would have provided over 20 years of major investments in mass rapid transit, walking and cycling, public transport and state highway improvements in and around the city, was their last hope. Many said the plan would have bought people into the city once again, which is what hospitality operators have desperately pleaded for.
Ahead of local government elections later this year, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce was satisfied it would set the capital on the right path.
The Chamber is calling for a review on commercial rates, regulatory simplification, and targeted investment in innovation and housing. The report also proposes the re-establishment of a revised Business Advisory Council to ensure private sector input into economic development decisions.
