Omicron support for business welcome BusinessNZ welcomes today’s announcement of financial support for businesses during the Omicron outbreak. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it’s encouraging to see more support from Government and a signal from the Prime Minister as to when restrictions may begin to ease, once Omicron has...
BusinessNZ calls on protestors to end business disruption around New Zealand BusinessNZ calls on protestors to end business disruption around New Zealand BusinessNZ says efforts should be made end the protest disruption at Parliament and around the country. “The protests are having a detrimental impact on already hard-hit businesses across...
Minimum wage increase crushing burden for business The planned 6 percent increase to the minimum wage from 1 April is a slap in the face for struggling businesses, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. “This increase comes at a time when businesses are under extreme pressure from fast rising costs...
Business and border controls BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s planning for reconnecting New Zealand to the world. The Prime Minister’s address to a BusinessNZ audience today announced the end of MIQ for all vaccinated travellers, along with a timeline of key dates during 2022 when different groups of travellers would be...
NZIIS consultation important for business BusinessNZ says it will be important to get wide public discussion on the proposal for an income insurance scheme for New Zealand. The proposal for the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme (NZIIS) was launched by Government today. NZIIS would offer up to 7 months’ income...
NZ economy: stop-go signs ahead The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast looks into unchartered territory as Covid-19 continues to affect the economy. The Forecast for the December 2021 quarter indicates that New Zealand is not likely to see as strong an economic upswing as predicted at the beginning of the August lockdown,...
BusinessNZ refuses to be part of Government’s FPA scheme BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope speaks about the refusal to be part of the Government’s Fair Pay Agreement scheme. Video | Link BusinessNZ has confirmed it is refusing to be the Government’s nominated partner in implementing unlawful compulsory national pay agreements known...
Tax administration could be improved with better technology and more partnerships with the private sector, the BusinessNZ Tax Group says. The BusinessNZ Tax Group is a group of leading tax practitioners and service providers who have produced a white paper with recommendations for future tax administration: Future of Tax Administration in...
Changes at BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has appointed a new Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Advocacy. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said New Zealand’s peak industry group has experienced significant growth, requiring new strategic oversight. “Over the last five years BusinessNZ has seen growth in engagement, policy scope, staff numbers and...
Proposed changes to wetland regulations welcomed BusinessNZ welcomes proposed changes to wetland regulations which will allow businesses to undertake more activity on their property, in response to concerns raised by its members. Originally, regulations broadly prohibited earthworks on all ‘natural wetlands’, taking no account of the unique circumstances facing individual...
