Temporary visa changes more workable Temporary visa changes more workable Changes to temporary work visas are more workable, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope. Changes announced today will help define what is a lower-skilled employee, and will restrict lower-skilled migrant employees to a 3-year visa with a stand-down period before...
ETS changes make sense ETS changes make sense BusinessNZ and the Sustainable Business Council have welcomed changes signalled for New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the amendments to the ETS made sense in the international context. “The world is grappling with maintaining economic growth, reducing...
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 welcome.“Commitment to creating a more student-centred system and meeting the needs of employers is...
Labour policy missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper together Labour policy – missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper together Labour’s industrial relations policy would be a backward step for jobs and the economy, says BusinessNZ. Labour’s policy includes national awards negotiated across industries by unions. BusinessNZ...
NZ economy ticking over NZ economy ticking over The 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 sectors are showing solid expansion. The global economy despite significant...
Labour policy missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper together Labour policy – missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper together Labour’s industrial relations policy would be a backward step for jobs and the economy, says BusinessNZ. Labour’s policy includes national awards negotiated across industries by unions. BusinessNZ...
Digital investment worthwhile Digital investment worthwhile Investment 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 generations of New Zealanders. A $40 million funding package announced today will support the...
A solid Budget that could have done more to stimulate the economy A solid Budget that could have done more to stimulate the economy BusinessNZ says the 2017 Budget does a good job of addressing Government priorities of maintaining surpluses, reducing debt and funding infrastructure and services, but fails to...
Priority on infrastructure that supports growth Priority on infrastructure that supports growth BusinessNZ 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 is a need for priority spending on road and rail. “Deficient and...
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 consistently advocated for improvements in the way that laws and regulations are made. “Poor regulation and...
