Abbie Reynolds award important for business and sustainability The Board and Management Award in this year’s Women of Influence Awards is significant because of the many achievements of winner Abbie Reynolds and because her work is all about sustainability, says...
2019 ExportNZ DHL Export Barometer 2019 ExportNZ DHL Export Barometer: Exporters expect an increase in 2020 activity, yet cautious about international marketplace.- 50% of exporters have seen international orders increase over the last 12 months, and more than half...
Infrastructure spend could invigorate economy BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says a portion of the governments $7.5 billion surplus should be used to invigorate the weakening economy and improve business confidence."We would like to see a firm commitment to...
New Zealand 19th most competitive New Zealand is the 19th most competitive nation in the world, according to the Global Competitiveness Index.The Global Competitiveness Index is a ranking of economic competitiveness, based on economic data and surveys of large...
OIO decision confidence building BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope welcomes a decision by Minister of Finance Grant Robertson and Associate Minister of Finance David Parker to approve new applications by mining company OceanaGold to purchase land in Waihi.Earlier,...
Strong candidate selected for climate role BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope welcomes the appointment of Climate Change Commission (CCC) Chair-designate Dr Rod Carr."We look forward to working with Dr Carr as he builds on the legacy of the interim climate committee...
NZ economy slowdown International and domestic factors are contributing to a slowing economy, according to the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the September 2019 quarter shows the New Zealand economy growing at a slower rate...
Immigration changes a boost for regional New Zealand Regional New Zealand will benefit most from changes to employer-assisted visa settings, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says.Immigration policy changes that will introduce a pre-assessment for employers,...
Productivity Commission correct on funding fairness BusinessNZ says the Productivity Commission brings a common-sense approach to the funding of local government.Local Government faces a number of funding issues surrounding the provision of new infrastructure growth,...
Businesses set to benefit from training investment Additional funding to support employer-led training initiatives in literacy and numeracy is welcomed by BusinessNZ, Chief Executive Kirk Hope says.“It is great to see the Government partnering with industry to...
Smooth transition key to successful vocational education reform The reform of vocational education will need to be carefully managed to ensure there continues to be a skills pipeline for industry, BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says.The changes to vocational...
RMA shakeup long overdue A shakeup of the Resource Management System is a big step in the right direction, BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says."This is a great chance to move towards improved environmental, economic and social wellbeing outcomes."Mr Hope says...