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We’ve just released our 2019 Local Government Election guide, ahead of the upcoming local elections. The guide identifies four areas which you’ve…

There was a strong message heard loud and clear from last night’s business briefing on Transport, says Porirua Chamber of Commerce chair Heather Hutchings.…

Changes in effect on 6 May 2019 90-day trials 90-day trial periods will be restricted to businesses with fewer than 20 employees. Organisations with…

Parliament recently passed the Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Act 2018, to take effect on 1 April 2019. This new law grants employees affected by domestic…

Porirua Chamber of Commerce - still in business By Nick Leggett Unhelpful headlines have recently fueled  the idea that the Porirua Chamber…

Chamber welcomes support for Whitireia  The announcement today of a $15 million capital injection for Porirua-based Whitireia polytechnic has been…

Outcome of the Porirua Chamber of Commerce's future  The Porirua Chamber of Commerce has announced that, following a review into the organisation’s…

Find out how payday filing will impact your business Since 1 April 2018, employers have been able to file payroll information every payday rather than monthly.…

The large retailer Smith City recently lost a case in the Employment Court, which has been widely reported in the media. The issue was whether or not employees…

Improvements to our roading and water networks “The committee agreed to bring forward funding of $2.4 million to upgrade intersections at Whitford…

You will know about the Adventure Park planned for Rangituhi-Colonial Knob – construction on this estimated $30m project is expected to start early next…

Kenepuru Drive update We’ve been working with Porirua City Council to ensure that the views of business in relation to transport and other issues…