Business support package welcomed BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the business continuity package announced by the Government will substantially help businesses keep operating through the period of the coronavirus outbreak.He said the wage support and tax...
Support for business welcomed BusinessNZ has welcomed news that the Government will introduce a targeted wage subsidy for businesses hurt by Coronavirus.Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the whole BusinessNZ Network had been involved, with business organisations EMA,...
Protestors must be held accountable for harm BusinessNZ says pressure groups who undertake illegal demonstrations should be treated like any other group and held accountable for their actions.The protest action overnight occupying an OMV gas exploration rig off the...
Fuel market competition questions BusinessNZ says legislation requiring more transparent petrol pricing will probably be well-received, but there are concerns about the market study that prompted it.The Government has announced it is drafting a Fuel Market Bill to...
Poor timing for release of significant climate proposals Business will be affected by a disorderly approach to environmental law, says BusinessNZ.The Government has just launched a public consultation on draft settings and price controls for the Emissions Trading...
NZ economy: mixed outlook Growth – not spectacular, but comparatively solid – is predicted in the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the December 2019 quarter.The forecast indicates annual GDP growth of 2.5 percent for the next two years.“International...
Minimum wage needs moderation BusinessNZ says today’s increase in the minimum wage is larger than normal and raises questions about whether some businesses will be able to cope.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said some smaller businesses and businesses in...
Workforce Development Councils a key development BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope welcomes further clarification on the Government’s decision to establish six industry-led Workforce Development Councils (WDCs).Mr Hope says the move will need to be carefully...