BusinessNZ’s response to climate consultation BusinessNZ’s response to the Climate Change Commission’s first package of draft advice to Government stresses the important role of business in achieving emissions reductions. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it supports New Zealand’s transition to a net zero emissions future and the development of...
NZ economy: managing risks The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the March 2021 quarter shows the economy in a holding pattern. The BusinessNZ Economic Conditions Index currently sits at 11 for the March 2021 quarter, down 2 on the previous quarter and up 17 on a year ago (the increase since...
Apprenticeship Boost extension a welcome boost for tradies The Government’s extension of the Apprenticeship Boost initiative until August 2022 will support trades and trades training and keep Kiwis employed, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. Through Apprenticeship Boost, employers can access a subsidy of $1000 per month for first year...
BusinessNZ and CTU call on workplaces to step up Covid response BusinessNZ and the CTU have issued a joint statement calling on all workplaces to play their part in ensuring that New Zealand beats the latest Covid outbreak. “Workplaces are a crucial element of NZ’s defence against Covid. It’s vital that...
Business travel through Auckland restricted Business travel through Auckland restricted Monday 15 February Road blocks are being set up around Auckland, preventing non-essential travel from the region for the next three days. Police will patrol eight checkpoints on the outskirts of Auckland and will be stopping vehicles and questioning drivers...
Flexi-wage expansion will lift business confidence, employment The government’s support package to assist businesses in hiring at least 40,000 people impacted by Covid-19 will boost business confidence and get unemployed Kiwis back into work, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. Changes to the flexi-wage programme increase the average amount a...
Is business prepared for 2050? The Climate Change Commission’s advice for reshaping the New Zealand economy should be carefully considered by both Government and business, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. This first package of advice lays out the pathways needed to reach net zero emissions by 2050. “The Commission...
UK’s CPTPP inclusion would be a win for exporters The UK’s addition to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) would reduce barriers and give exporters a much-needed boost in the wake of Covid-19, BusinessNZ Network Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. “I expect to see significant gains in both economies...
Retention of international skills the right move Visa extensions and a postponed stand down period for low-paid Essential Skills visa holders will help firms retain international skills, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. “International workers have enabled New Zealand companies to operate during lockdowns, and ensured our firms have the workforce...
NZ economy better than expected The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the December 2020 quarter shows the economy in better shape than expected following Covid-19’s massive hit mid-year. It shows a bounce-back after the 11 percent GDP drop over the June quarter, suggesting a V-shaped rather than a more prolonged U-shaped...
