Auckland Chamber of Commerce provides business support and services, Business Awards, events, and networking opportunities for Auckland businesses. Our mission is to inspire and influence business vitality. We do this by positively influencing the environment in which businesses operate and by providing "opportunities, products and services" that will improve the success and vitality of business. The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary association of companies and individuals engaged in business activities in the Auckland region. It is dedicated to the development of international, national and regional trade through:- - Freedom of enterprise for those who by their individual and corporate talents contribute real economic, social and cultural wealth to the community. - The development of a market economy in which there is minimal interference from central and local government. - The strengthening of Auckland's place as New Zealand's pre-eminent commercial, industrial and communications centre. - Assisting the development of the region in creating a desirable commercial and industrial environment for its citizens.