Deputy CEO Phil Love and I have just returned from visiting several BusinessNZ members in Sydney. Getting out to see members in their workplace is always invigorating. It keeps our advocacy grounded in the realities members face and sparks new ideas on where we can add value. That connection to...
As we head into another pivotal election this year, I am constantly reminded by one simple but repeating message: strong businesses are essential to a strong New Zealand. Across manufacturing, services, food and grocery, standards, employment and energy, we’re seeing both encouraging momentum as well as serious challenges in the...
As we round out the year, there is significant momentum across several areas that matter to business in New Zealand. The Government’s long-awaited RMA reform is finally on the table, and the latest Planning Forecast from BusinessNZ shows early signs of economic recovery, though it’s clear the coming decade will...
Recent changes across transport, immigration, education, and vocational reform are due to effective advocacy. Whether it’s scaling back unworkable clean car penalties, opening new multi-year visa pathways, or lifting achievement through a revamped curriculum, these changes are creating a more predictable environment for business. Read on for more information on...
Policy changes, some incremental, some bold, continue to berolled out in support of a better business environment.BusinessNZ’s recent advocacy has been aimed at enhancedpublic sector efficiency, restraint in council spending, moreaccurate seismic protection, and beefed-up vocationalsubjects in secondary schooling – all areas that have thepotential to contribute to higher growth....
BusinessNZ recent advocacy has focused on NZ’s ability to export goods and services and import needed skills – including NZ exporters’ performance in the face of US tariff moves, and the potential for new international visas to fill staffing gaps in seasonal industries. Proposals to improve councils’ consenting of new...
BusinessNZ strongly backs Going for Growth, the agenda championing economic and business growth for greater prosperity. Our analysis of policies reported on below indicates the potential for success from changing resource management NPS settings, immigration regulations, overseas investment, and energy policies. Education reform announced this week, aimed at improving school...
BusinessNZ’s contribution to the policy process is highly evident this month, with analysis and recommendations on a broad range of current issues including achieving better regulation, vocational education that works for business, clarity around platform work, and protection of property rights. Business concerns over waste management and emissions trading settings...
Yesterday’s Budget credibly addressed NZ’s need for tight fiscal management, productivity and empowerment of business. BusinessNZ agrees with the Budget’s growth-oriented approach – our latest PMI and PSI surveys clearly demonstrate NZ’s need for growth. BusinessNZ’s recent advocacy has also focused on options for growth that are included in proposed...
In today’s AdvocacyUpdate ExportNZ outlines advice to exporters facing tariff uncertainty. BusinessNZ recommends changes at ACC, and also examines moves to simplify rules for health & safety and onboarding new employees: the changes follow our advocacy and are good news for business. Advancing improved resource and consenting law continues –...
