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AdvocacyUpdate for 17 May 2024
Consensus welcomed
BusinessNZ is congratulating the Minister of Climate Change for his work in achieving cross-party consensus for a way forward on climate adaptation. The political parties have agreed to a select...
AdvocacyUpdate for 3 May 2024
AdvocacyUpdate for 19 April 2024
AdvocacyUpdate for 5 April 2024
BusinessNZ supports fast-track Bill
BusinessNZ welcomes the introduction of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill and its referral to the Environment Select Committee for public submissions, but says resourcing of the expert panel is critical...
Transport for the long-term
The Government’s policy statement on transport indicates a long-term vision, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard said the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land...
After injury: Teamwork makes recovery work
Most workplace injuries, with collaborative effort and temporary adjustments, don't have to result in prolonged absences. There's growing evidence and consensus that maintaining a connection to...
Better approach to business payments needed
BusinessNZ supports the repealing of the Business Payment Practices Act. “BusinessNZ is instead working with its large business group to develop a voluntary code to ensure small businesses are paid...
AdvocacyUpdate 16/2/2024
NZ Economy: Turning the page
The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows business confidence is increasing, but New Zealand’s economic growth is still expected to be relatively low over the forecast period out to December 2025.