Innovation in New Models of Tertiary Education BusinessNZ has welcomed the Government's response to the Productivity Commission investigation into New Models of Tertiary Education. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the Government's commitment to innovation is...
Labour policy missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper together Labour policy - missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper togetherLabour's industrial relations policy would be a backward step for jobs and the economy, says...
NZ economy ticking over NZ economy ticking overThe BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June 2017 quarter shows positive performance in the New Zealand economy.Construction, tourism and agriculture are performing at a strong level and the services and manufacturing...
Labour policy missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper together Labour policy - missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper togetherLabour's industrial relations policy would be a backward step for jobs and the economy, says...
Digital investment worthwhile Digital investment worthwhileInvestment in digital technologies in schools will be highly worthwhile, says BusinessNZ.Chief Executive Kirk Hope said new funding to support the teaching of digital technologies would help upskill new...
A solid Budget that could have done more to stimulate the economy A solid Budget that could have done more to stimulate the economyBusinessNZ says the 2017 Budget does a good job of addressing Government priorities of maintaining surpluses, reducing debt and funding...
Priority on infrastructure that supports growth Priority on infrastructure that supports growthBusinessNZ has welcomed the new spend of $11 billion on infrastructure supporting growth.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says in key areas, including Kaikoura and Auckland, there...
Better regulation endorsed BusinessNZ endorses new standards for regulation-making announced today.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the Government's new Regulatory Management Strategy should help address some red tape issues for business."BusinessNZ has...
Fast movement on pay equity bill BusinessNZ has welcomed the early release of the draft Pay Equity Bill.An exposure draft of the Bill is now available for public consultation to help provide for its passing into law this year.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said...
Greens' electricity policy improved Greens' electricity policy improvedBusinessNZ has welcomed the Greens' electricity policy announced today.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it is a big turnaround from the party's policy at the last election, which would...
Immigration thresholds to focus on skills Immigration thresholds to focus on skillsChanges to immigration settings will help get higher skilled migrants while also safeguarding the positon of New Zealand workers, says BusinessNZ.The Immigration Minister has announced...
Sir Doug Myers remembered Sir Doug Myers rememberedSir Doug Myers will be remembered as a business leader with a great concern for a better New Zealand, says BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope."Sir Doug provided business leadership during a period of economic reform and had a...