Employment bill still harmful, oppressive The Employment Relations Amendment Bill as reported back to Parliament today remains harmful and oppressive, says BusinessNZ. None of the provisions that most concern business have been removed by the select committee considering the Bill. The Bill, which promotes collective bargaining and amends employment rules,...
Planning for low-emissions economy BusinessNZ has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s report on moving to a low‑emissions economy. Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the Commission has taken stock of the challenges involved and built on the evidence base to support the case for action. “The Commission points out that the sooner...
BusinessNZ welcomes new Business Advisory Council BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope has welcomed today’s announcement of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council as a commitment by the Government to listen to business. The role of the Council will be to build closer relationships between Government and business. “When business is...
BusinessNZ welcomes microcredentials A micro-credential system introduced by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority will help ensure that New Zealand businesses can access employees with the skills they need in a world that is rapidly changing, says BusinessNZ. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope has welcomed the flexibility and innovation that micro-credentials...
Health & safety improving – survey New health and safety legislation is helping businesses become safer, but more work is still needed, says BusinessNZ. Deloitte has surveyed a range of New Zealand businesses to find what has changed since the passing of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015....
Campaign on council funding welcomed A better system for funding local government is essential for our economic future, says BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Kirk Hope has welcomed the Local Government Business Forum’s campaign for a better system of funding councils. “Many councils have funding and debt pressures that prevent them from...
New book an insight into NZ businesses BusinessNZ is welcoming a new reference book that offers an insight into the New Zealand business scene. 100% Kiwi Business: 9 Kiwi Success Navigators is authored by Executive Director of the Buy NZ Made Campaign Ryan Jennings, and has been written for those...
‘Loose spending’ Bill should be delayed BusinessNZ has argued against proposed changes to the Local Government Act. The Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill would allow councils to spend rates money and levy property developers to provide a wider range of social and cultural activities. BusinessNZ economist John Pask says...
NZ economy – risky business The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June 2018 quarter shows that though many key economic indicators remain on the positive side of the ledger, there are a number of risks that could undermine what is currently a generally healthy outlook. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope...
BusinessNZ welcomes climate thaw BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s announcement that the National Party has taken a significant step toward a bipartisan approach to climate change policy. Leader of the Opposition Hon Simon Bridges has written to the Prime Minister and Minister for Climate Change, offering to work with them on...
