Auckland Chamber of Commerce
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The Auckland Chamber of Commerce has provided 150 years of support for small and medium sized businesses in the Auckland region.
Film studio ownership not core Council business….
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AUCKLAND — Having achieved 100% ownership of Auckland Films Limited for $1.5 million, Auckland Council should look at options to on-sell the facility to the private sector, Auckland Chamber head Michael Barnett said today.
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The purpose of this letter is to give you the strongest possible support to take immediate decisive action when Parliament resumes next month (2nd August) to urgently pass legislation banning the sale of untested party drug products.
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“If New Zealand is to own its own future, as Phil Goff wants, we will need to learn from past mistakes…..
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AUCKLAND — “If New Zealand is to own its own future, as Phil Goff wants, we will need to learn from past mistakes…..
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Minister of Trade, Tim Groser addressed political and business leaders from Japan and New Zealand at the third Japan-New Zealand Partnership Forum in Tokyo, on the 11th of July, 2011.
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AUCKLAND CITY — The conference takes place over three days, Tuesday 2nd August (registration 12.00pm for a 1.00pm start) through to Thursday 4th August 2011 (closing 12.30pm) at the Rendezvous Hotel.
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AUCKLAND — The best thing Auckland can do for New Zealand right now is be successful.
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AUCKLAND — The slow decline in business confidence that began a year ago has continued in a survey of about a thousand business respondents undertaken electronically by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce late last week.
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The issue for the Government this year is not just to borrow and spend less.
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The Auckland Chamber of Commerce survey of the region’s businesses has revealed a massive drop in confidence for the coming months as businesses cope with consumers who are cautious with decision making, local bodies and institutions who are delaying the start of new projects, and access to affordable finance.
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AUCKLAND — Unless Aucklanders begin to make demands on what they want from their mayoral and other Auckland Council and Local Board candidates at the local government elections in October, they will get more of the same.
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AUCKLAND — Auckland has been waiting 45 years for a modern motorway network with options.
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AUCKLAND CITY — While Auckland businesses are signaling a marginal lift in the general business environment, confidence in their own situation is continuing to fall.
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AUCKLAND — Before the Government locks in new arrangements to replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act, the interests of other community groups with a justifiable foreshore access interests also need to have their rights and entitlements thoroughly assessed and protected.
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AUCKLAND — The changes to Auckland’s governance reforms to make it explicit that Auckland Council can remove CCO directors from day one were today welcomed by Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO, Michael Barnett.
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Changes to the tax treatment of investment property invite a behaviour change by New Zealanders away from investing in property to investing more in NZ and productive activity.
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Australia’s intention to reduce the corporate tax rate from 30% to 28% by 2014 puts pressure on the upcoming Budget to ensure New Zealand stays in close range.
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AUCKLAND — Building Auckland’s new electric trains locally should be assessed against the viability of a long-term rail infrastructure upgrade strategy for the whole of New Zealand, agrees Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — The early completion announced recently of the new Manukau Harbour Bridge currently under construction creates a great opportunity to bring forward other long-planned road improvements on the main route between central Auckland and Auckland International Airport.
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AUCKLAND — Throughout next week, New Zealanders will recognise the contributions of secretaries, personal assistants and office staff in one of the largest workplace observances across the globe, Administrative Professionals Week.
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Today organisations across the globe will celebrate the contributions personal assistants, receptionists and administrative staff make to their workplaces for the annual Administrative Professionals Day.
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AUCKLAND — Confirmation that the new Auckland Council will have 170 elected politicians representing 21 Local Boards, 13 wards and an executive mayor reinforces the case for their functions and responsibilities to be clearly spelt out in legislation, said Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Chamber of Commerce strongly supports Government's governance decision to establish a single, Auckland unitary authority to overcome long-standing fragmentation and coordination problems.
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AUCKLAND — The Government’s intentions to stop tinkering with the tax system and create one that is certain and easy to comply with is a move in the right direction, said Auckland Chamber CEO Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — A huge amount of work has been done over the past year and will continue this year to make sure Auckland transport is ready for the Rugby World Cup 2011– "and I have total confidence we will be ready and able to provide a first class service for visitors and get maximum benefit from hosting the event," said Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — Confirmation of a final alignment for the SH20 Waterview Connection with 160 fewer properties required is welcome Christmas news, said Auckland Business Forum chairman Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — A drop in business confidence is the sobering news from the Auckland Chamber of Commerce’s survey taken this week from almost 900 firms.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Taiwan's Vice Minister of Economic Affairs will share insights for Kiwi exporters in Taiwan during his special visit to New Zealand on Friday December 11.
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Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett today called on all Parties in Parliament to put aside political differences and unite to pass legislation to allow any shop across New Zealand wanting to trade over Easter to do so.
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Chamber Chief Executive Michael Barnett has expressed huge frustration at criticism surrounding design concepts for Queen’s Wharf.
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AUCKLAND — Requiring councils to behave in a business-like way is common sense and long overdue, said Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber CEO.
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AUCKLAND — The Free Trade Agreement signed with Malaysia today is a great opportunity for NZ businesses if they choose to take it, suggests Michael Barnett, Chief Executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.
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AUCKLAND — Today’s announcement that the $1.4 billion Waterview Connection is to proceed as a surface-tunnel project is great news – “ it is a pragmatic decision that Auckland needs for moving forward,” said Auckland Business Forum chairman Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — Provision of funding for the design and construction start on the SH20 Waterview project was today welcomed by Auckland Business Form chairman, Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — There is plenty of evidence confirming that learning on the job is more likely to motivate and engage younger unqualified workers than sitting in a class room or drawing a benefit, says Auckland Chamber head Michael Barnett. “Employers make the best trainers for youth.
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The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses to take full advantage of the Government decision to free up the business migration scheme.
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On Monday the Auckland Chamber launches a new campaign to provide support for a new class of unemployed – those with skills; have probably not experienced unemployment before; are more used to being tapped on the shoulder than writing a CV, and who may have to consider lesser roles and lower titles if they are to re-enter the workforce quickly.
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The New Zealand United States Council is sponsoring a visit to Washington DC by Hon Shane Jones and Craig Foss MP, respectively Chair and Vice Chair of the New Zealand United States Parliamentary Friendship Group in the 49th Parliament.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Chamber of Commerce wants a provision added to Auckland’s governance legislation to give rural communities a voting power in respect of land use applications and decisions.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Chamber of Commerce wants all 20 Auckland councillors elected from wards – rather than 12 from wards and 8 at-large as currently proposed.
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AUCKLAND — Over 1000 Auckland businesses have responded to the Chambers business confidence survey that was undertaken electronically this week.
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Like any business when the market gets tight, we have to tighten our belts.
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AUCKLAND — The Chambers most highly anticipated IT event of the year is back this June and better than ever.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Friday's opening of the SH20: Mt Roskill Extension on the Western Ring Route reinforces the urgency of completing the Waterview Connection by 2015 or sooner.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Banks have a major role to play to pass on lower wholesale rates to their small business customers, and help the economy to recover.
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Banks have a major role to play to pass on lower wholesale rates to their small business customers, and help the economy to recover.
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AUCKLAND — The Government’s response provides finality in that change will occur and quickly, it provides fairer representation and clarity on service delivery, and removes some of the “rules for Auckland but not for the rest of NZ” that was suggested in the Royal Commission version, says Michael Barnett, Chief Executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.
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AUCKLAND — Today’s announcement that the Victoria Park project is to be accelerated by a year is exactly the news Auckland needs and wants to hear, said Auckland Business Forum chairman Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Business Forum has sent a report to Transport Minister Steven Joyce detailing how a mainly surface option at grade similar to the neighbouring Mt Roskill section now under construction would cut the cost of the Waterview Connection from more than $2.5 billion to around $1 billion.
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AUCKLAND — Auckland businesses are signalling a long flat slow down rather than a deep recession according to a survey of over 1450 business respondents undertaken electronically by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce last week.
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A resource showing businesses how to take advantage of Rugby World Cup 2011 will be released this week, coinciding with the Game and Host City Allocation draw this Thursday.
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AUCKLAND — Commenting on the Government announcement to accelerate State Highway projects in five regional centres, Michael Barnett, chairman of the Auckland Business Forum, said there are also at least two projects in Auckland’s 2015 network completion programme that should be accelerated in the next round of announcements.
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AUCKLAND — Over 500 requests for information have been received from businesses wanting to make sure that they are prepared for an economy that is expected to get more challenging later this year.
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AUCKLAND — The Small Business Relief Package is a welcome investment in the small-business (SME) sector, said Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — For years all that business has asked of energy infrastructure providers is that they ensure continuity of supply.
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AUCKLAND — The Government decision to review the SH20 Waterview project is understandable given the $1 billion increase in its cost, said Auckland Business Forum chairman Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — The leadership of the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) a record 150 points from 5 percent to 3.5 percent was praised by Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — Despite lower taxes, interest rates and fuel prices, businesses in the Auckland region have given a no confidence vote to the economy over the next 3-6 months.
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The Auckland Chamber of Commerce will lead a first time delegation of select companies to Food and Hospitality China (FHC) trade show in Shanghai this December.
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AUCKLAND — A poll of local business conducted by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce this week has showed some surprising sentiments in the business community and clear calls for action.
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AUCKLAND — Michael Barnett, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO, is applauding Microsoft’s new initiative offering start up businesses free technology as an example of timely leadership.
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AUCKLAND — Kiwis should fight to bring the world’s most skilled workers to New Zealand – and now is a better time than ever, says Michael Barnett, Chief Executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.
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The Job Expo in London this weekend is expected to feature a greater than usual number of New Zealanders interested in job opportunities back in NZ, according to Chamber Chief Executive Michael Barnett, who says that the inquiry rate since the global financial crisis has risen to more than 40-50 expressions of interest per day from people wanting employment in NZ.
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AUCKLAND — “There is no time like the present to fast-track vital Auckland roading and public transport projects,” says Auckland Business Forum chairman Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND CITY — The Auckland Chamber of Commerce warmly invites you to its next Creative Entrepreneurs evening to meet the dynamic founders of Silkbody and hear how their magical business story has weaved through the world to crack outdoor and lifestyle markets.
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AUCKLAND CITY — The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present Gabrielle Hervey, Chief Executive Officer of World of WearableArt, at its Business Club where she will share the breathtaking journey of a business she has transformed into a global icon.
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The NZ US Council today welcomed the announcement of the launch of negotiations for the United States to join the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement or “Transpacific Agreement”.
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AUCKLAND — In a survey of almost a thousand Auckland companies taken this last week, those believing business conditions will improve during the next six months is at its highest level for over 12 months.
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AUCKLAND — Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Michael Barnett says amidst often negative business sentiment he is heartened by the inspirational service being delivered by many Auckland businesses.
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AUCKLAND — Today’s 0.5% cut in the Official Cash Rate confirms the Auckland Chamber of Commerce’s assessment for some time of a domestic and global economy continuing to slow down and weaken.
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From a field of 181 economies NZ has been ranked second behind Singapore as a country in which it’s easy to do business.
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Over half of the 1000-plus companies surveyed by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce last week believe the general business situation in New Zealand will deteriorate further.
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The large windfall GST revenue gain the Government is getting from rising fuel prices should be returned to the regions where it could be usefully used to accelerate transport projects, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.
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Initiatives identified by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce from todays Budget as being positive for business and an investment in the economy included
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AUCKLAND — Auckland businesses seeking to invigorate their activities should look no further than the Auckland Chamber of Commerces cornerstone event, Business Club.
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AUCKLAND — Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Michael Barnett says he has been assured by Fisher and Paykel that it has no plans at this time to move its Auckland refrigerator production facility offshore.
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MANUKAU CITY — Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Michael Barnett remains critical of the process used to stop the sale of shares in Auckland airport to the Canadian pension fund.
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AUCKLAND — Auckland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Michael Barnett says Asian New Zealanders should see New Zealand First’s latest round of Asian-bashing as a bad joke by a minor political on the ropes in an election year.
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Urgent clarification is required as to what is meant by strategically important infrastructure and sensitive land according to the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce (Inc).
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AUCKLAND — Transit New Zealand has been asked to publish a Bridge Cycle Safety Risk Assessment before work starts on altering the Waitemata Harbour Bridge to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians.
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AUCKLAND — Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Michael Barnett is asking new Telecom chief executive Paul Reynolds to explain the Franklin telecom outage, and why it has taken so long to repair.
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AUCKLAND — The potential to develop Queen’s Wharf as a point of entry for the cruise ship industry is an exciting opportunity for our region’s visitor economy.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Chamber of Commerce survey of business confidence reveals a bleak beginning to 2008 if the views of almost 1000 companies surveyed are to be believed.
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AUCKLAND — long-term business and commercial transport needs must be a vital factor in the decision for locating a new harbour crossing location, the chairman of the Auckland Business Forum Michael Barnett said today.
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AUCKLAND — The announcement by Immigration Minister David Cunliffe this week that international students will be able to stay in New Zealand for up to 12 months, instead of six, on a job search permit while they look for skilled work, is further evidence the Government is actively taking measures to address the severe skills shortage, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Business Forum welcomes the increased integration and certainty that will result from the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament yesterday.
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AUCKLAND CITY — News that construction is ready to start on the $150 million duplication of the Newmarket Viaduct 12 months ahead of schedule is a welcome breakthrough in Auckland’s long struggle to fix its transport problems, says Auckland Business Forum chairman Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — Nearly 700 people looking to immigrate to Auckland have registered at a UK Opportunities Expo held in London last week.
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AUCKLAND — The huge $8.7 billion operating surplus and predictions of more to come reinforces the urgency for Government to address the fairness of the tax system and the strategy of how the money will be spent.
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Ports of Auckland could lose business if the port strikes continue for much longer, warns Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.
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AUCKLAND — The decline in business confidence that hit a 12 month low in June appears to have bottomed out in a survey of over 750 business respondents undertaken electronically by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce last week.
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AUCKLAND — Confidence in the Telecom brand is in serious trouble over persistent difficulties many business customers are having in restoring email services that were turned off by Telecom last weekend, the chief executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce Michael Barnett, said today.
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