BusinessNZ says a sharper focus on Approved Codes of Practice will make health and safety management stronger and simpler. Approved Codes of Practice will become more important under coming changes to health and safety legislation, and complying with a Code will be...
BusinessNZ supports coming changes to employment law to remove unnecessary regulations on employing new staff. Currently businesses must sign up new staff to a collective agreement’s terms for their first 30 days in the job, regardless of whether they want to be in a...
Proposed law changes will bring clarity to the health and safety responsibilities of directors and managers, BusinessNZ says. Changes announced today indicate that the routine management of health and safety in the workplace will in future rest solely with managers,...
Further changes to Health and Safety laws should see more Kiwis keen to explore their own backyard and unlock further economic gains in the great outdoors. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says clearer expectations around health and safety responsibilities...
Health and safety law reforms announced today will make it simpler for small businesses to keep their workplace safe and people healthy, says BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the costs of compliance for small, low-risk businesses often overshadowed best...
As councils consider their spending and rates decisions for the coming year and as October’s local authority elections draw closer, business groups are calling for greater transparency on how councillors vote. “It is time for councils to make it easier to show how...
BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s commitment to reforming resource management laws, based on the principle of the enjoyment of property rights. “The latest announcement on phase 3 reforms is another step in the right direction,” BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine...
Changes to Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) rules will help keep investment and international talent in New Zealand, and attract more. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the existing rules have been a major barrier for foreign investors. "FIF rules...
BusinessNZ says a recent amendment to the Crimes Act is likely to cause problems for employers. The amendment makes it a criminal offence for an employer to intentionally not pay wages and entitlements to their employee. Non-payment of wages and entitlements is...
BusinessNZ has welcomed the Government’s commitment to better management of the health system. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich said a high-functioning health system was critical for enabling New Zealanders to lead healthy, productive lives. “Getting clear...
Overseas investment overhaul: NZ means business BusinessNZ says the Government’s announcement to reform the Overseas Investment Act sends a positive signal to the world, that New Zealand is ready to do business. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the old rules made...
BusinessNZ has endorsed the Going for Growth plan released today by the Minister for Economic Growth, outlining actions to be taken or underway to lift economic and productivity growth. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich said the proposed reform of taxation,...