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Government Surcharge Ban Risks Harming Small Business, Says Chambers of Commerce

The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce (NZCCI) are warning that the Government’s proposed ban on retail payment surcharges, while well-intentioned, risks hitting small and medium-sized businesses with significant and unintended costs.“We get what the Government’s trying to do here - no one wants to see consumers stung with unreasonable fees,” says Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber. “But banning surcharges across the board could end up doing real harm to small businesses...

The Pulse of NZ Business ⬛ Forsyth Barr Business Survey

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Waipā Networks Business Awards Gala Event

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Watchu Security celebrate the first anniversary in their Hautapu Head Office!

Last week, we celebrated Watchu Security first anniversary in their new Head Office, at one of our special Hautapu Industrial Precinct (HIP) events!What a great night!Hautapu is growing fast, and with that comes both opportunity and challenges.These HIP events are all about building relationships, sparking conversations, and creating a stronger, more resilient business community.Thanks to Mayor Susan and the Waipā District Council team for joining us and sharing updates on Three Waters and the ...

Waipā Networks Business Awards announce MC

New Zealand sport legend Honey Hireme will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Renowned for an illustrious career that includes four World Cup victories and representing the silver fern in league, rugby, sevens, and nines....

Newcombe Road Quarry Update

Newcombe Road Quarry – Public Notification. Submissions close 18 October.I want to bring to your attention the potential impact of the Newcombe Rd Quarry trucks increasing heavy vehicle traffic in our town.With the rapid pace of growth and economic challenges facing our community, the Chamber plays an important role in ensuring key issues like this consent application are noticed while you're busy running your business.Chamber concern is around degradation of our town amongst the increased tru...

Waipa Economic Update

On Friday, 2nd August, the Cambridge Chamber hosted an engaging session with Brad Olsen, CEO of Infometrics, who presented an in-depth analysis of the economic landscape of the Waipa region to 65 members. This event provided valuable insights into the current and future economic conditions affecting our community.Key Regional Economic InsightsBrad delved into key regional economic trends, providing members with a comprehensive understanding of the Waipa economy's dynamics. Here are some of the c...

Chamber Long Lunch

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Our Sponsors

This event is only made possible with the support from our sponsors - below are a few endorsements for the Illuminate."We’re thrilled to see Cambridge putting animal welfare first this Guy Fawkes, by opting for a light and sound show instead of fireworks. Each year, SPCA receives dozens of calls - especially around Guy Fawkes - relating to injuries, frightened animals, missing pets and occasionally, abuse of animals with fireworks. Sadly, many animals become highly distressed by the loud noise...

Kids Movie

We have a kids movie playing in the Sir Don Rowlands Centre - starting at 6.30pm...

Illuminate Map -

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Why is Marvellous Monty here?

Monty is a delightful Cambridge RDA therapy horse who has recently been spreading extra joy by visiting hospital wards and residents at rest homes. We are absolutely thrilled to have him as our special guest tonight. Monty also brings smiles and laughter to RDA riders during in-hand sessions, and he's accompanied by the wonderful Sam Ogden, a fundraiser, marketer, and coach at our Cambridge RDA.Riding for the Disabled is a heartwarming not-for-profit organization, deeply cherished by our communi...

Local light and sound spectacular to illuminate an important cause

Illuminate is spreading awareness and championing stronger animal welfare through a spectacular public light and sound show for Waipā families and communities to enjoy.Brought to you by the Cambridge Business Chamber, it’s an important step in their grassroots advocacy work with the equine industry around the welfare of animals and the impact of fireworks.It is well-documented that veterinary clinics, SPCA, and local councils see animals injured and traumatised by fireworks every year. These ...

CCTV Installation Update

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Combatting Crime in Cambridge

This paper is designed to communicate with our retail community and key stakeholders, the Cambridge Chamber’s engagement, advocacy, and committed workstream in the crime space, given the escalating number of incidents in our town. We know it is happening across the country, but I am confident that by working collaboratively we can best manage a growing problem.We recently held a Meet the Mayor event where the Chamber highlighted several key workstreams needing engagement from Waipa District Co...

Brad Olsen Infometrics Report

The economic headwinds are continually changing, and Waipā District Council regularly reviews how the Waipā district’s economy is shaping up and its future prospects. This affects how we they set their annual (Annual Plan) and 10-year (Long Term Plan) budgets....

Update: Draft District Plan Change; Carter's Flat

In April the Cambridge Chamber facilitated a stakeholder's consultation with Waipā District Council and consultants, Beca, to look at the current draft plan and enable feedback around Plan Change 19 in Carters Flat. Technical investigations have commenced, and the plan change is being prepared.The Plan Change and local area plan are to be notified at the same time but to be kept as two distinct processes. Waipā District Council is proposing a change to the Waipā District Plan and is seeking y...

Carters Flat Stake Holders Consultation

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April's Business After Five hosted by The New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute

On Tuesday 5th of April, The New Zealand Curriculum design institute [NZCDI] hosted a Business after Five [BA5]. We got to catch up with Director Susan Stevenson and Client Services Manager Maya Gurung who spoke to us about New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute and some of the popular programmes and opportunities this business offers. Founded in 2006 and has designed over 360 programmes since, this team of 20 experts, specialists and educators have been helping individuals and businesses grow ...

Cambridge Business Chamber Annual Golf Day 2022 powered by Craig's Investment partners

Last Friday, the Cambridge Business Chambers Annual 2022 Golf Tournament powered by Craigs Investment Partners took place. The sun, our 18 teams of competitors, several amazing helpers on the ground, caterers, hosts at the Golf Club and Hole sponsors turned out for a winning day at the Cambridge Golf Club. Firstly, A huge thankyou goes out to our naming rights sponsor Craig’s investment partners, who not only helped this event happen but made sure our players had some drinks at hand on the fir...

February Networking over Coffee hosted by 5Stars Solutions

Steve and Deb Foster from 5StarsSolutions hosted members for our first Networking Over Coffee [NoC] of 2022. Members gathered in the outdoor space at Absolute Café on Thursday the 24th of February. Where we enjoyed a delicious bite to eat, some hot coffee and a presentation from Steve about 5 Stars solutions. A locally born and fast-growing, fully professional commercial cleaning business, based here in Cambridge. Steve spoke to us about the 5-star standard this company prides itself on, coveri...

All businesses are critical

Check out Michael Barnett, CEO of Auckland Business Chamber with a message for government.Will you help us get this message to Government? Every business is an essential business.  Your business, Your workers are critical. Check out Michael Barnett's video to hear more. Here's the link to the Facebook live. CLICK HERE...

An open letter to the Cambridge Community

The COVID crisis is back, and this puts our community at a crossroads. Whilst we acknowledge that the elimination strategy has held New Zealand in good stead to date and we have enjoyed relatively normal lives until recently, the reality is we are going to have to learn how to live with Covid19, Delta and the new variants that will emerge. Our first and best strategy is vaccination. The Cambridge Business Chamber promotes itself in a leadership role and during lockdown has been working in the cr...

Business after Five with Podium Lodge.

This July we made our way to the beautifully designed ‘Olympic village’ inspired facilities at Podium Lodge for our Business after Five. Almost perfectly timed, this Business after Five was a wonderful opportunity for some of us to take our eyes away from the Tokyo Olympics, for but a moment, and connect with some of our Chamber Community. Located here in the Heart of Cambridge, a short drive from the Avantidrome, The Podium lodge is where ‘Good Sports Stay’, offering an accommodation ex...

Well done Accounted4

Cambridge Business Chamber is delighted to announce our first winners of the Plastic Free July Recycling station giveaway!  Congratulations and well done to Accounted4 who recently completed a bin audit with their tearoom waste bins. Accounted4 took the time to not only sort through the shared office rubbish bins but also took time to focus attention on their habits around waste management in the office.  Accounted4 have historically shown great efforts in the Waste Minimisation space....