Wellington’s reputation for not being business friendly

ANALYSIS: Businesses face a higher rates differential and disruption caused by council construction projects.

WATCH: Wellington Chamber of Commerce chief executive Simon Arcus speaks with Brent Edwards.

If one city stands at the centre of business concerns about local body politics, it must be Wellington.

Wellington Chamber of Commerce chief executive Simon Arcus is blunt about the Wellington City Council, saying it has never got it right when it comes to business.

Arcus says it is important for

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Brent Edwards Wed, 14 May 2025

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