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...
Increased support for innovation Moves to broaden R&D tax incentives for more businesses have been welcomed by BusinessNZ.The Government has announced a tax incentive for investment in research and development by companies that have yet to make a profit. A rebate...
More focus needed on business with Asia This year’s Perceptions of Asia report demonstrates the importance of business links between New Zealand and Asia, says BusinessNZ.The latest survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation shows nearly half of all New...
Fair Pay Agreements not suitable for New Zealand BusinessNZ endorses the New Zealand Initiative’s report Why Fair Pay Agreements would be bad for labour, and agrees that compulsory sector-wide bargaining would not be a suitable system for New Zealand.BusinessNZ...
ILO centenary celebrated in NZ Businesses, unions and the Government today celebrate and the centenary of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).The ILO was set up as a result of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 that ended World War I and created the League of...
NZ economy reasonably robust despite heightened risks NZ economy reasonably robust despite heightened risks The New Zealand economy continues to perform reasonably well despite heightened risks in the international economy, according to the latest...
Film industry changes result of collaboration New arrangements for collective bargaining in the film industry have been welcomed by BusinessNZ.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the changes result from strong collaboration and take account of the diverse nature of the...
Focused spending for business and the economy The Wellbeing Budget contains spending that would be positive for business and the economy, says BusinessNZ.Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the focus on innovation, research and skills would help more businesses develop at...
ETS development continues to be well signalled The latest design changes to New Zealand’s emissions trading scheme have been progressively well signalled and are broadly positive, says BusinessNZ.The Government’s latest set of changes include rules for...
BusinessNZ welcomes NCEA focus on literacy and numeracy Strengthening literacy and numeracy and the introduction of a vocational education award are welcomed by BusinessNZ, says Chief Executive Kirk Hope.“It is vital that we ensure young people are leaving...
Policies and actions needed to get to low emissions economy Policies and actions needed to get to low emissions economyBusinessNZ says clear policies and actions and a political bipartisan approach will be needed to meet the ambitious targets contained in new zero...
BusinessNZ calls caution on banking proposals BusinessNZ calls caution on banking proposalsBusinessNZ is calling for caution on banking proposals that would increase mortgage costs.The Reserve Bank is proposing that New Zealand banks should be required to reduce the...