Greens’ electricity policy improved Greens’ electricity policy improved BusinessNZ 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 have introduced state control of electricity pricing and driven private investment out...
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 the impact of the...
Immigration thresholds to focus on skills Immigration thresholds to focus on skills Changes 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 new rules for migrants applying for New Zealand residence, including a pay...
Sir Doug Myers remembered Sir Doug Myers remembered Sir 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 deep concern for national...
NZ economy on track After slightly lower growth in the last quarter, the economy appears back on track for solid growth in the 2017 March quarter, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says mediocre weather during spring and summer had meant lower dairy production, and...
New directions in urban planning positive Urban planning recommendations released today could help overcome housing and infrastructure problems, says BusinessNZ. The Productivity Commission’s report Better Urban Planning makes a key recommendation of replacing the Resource Management Act. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said a new approach to resource management law...
Innovation in trade strategy Innovation in trade strategy New Zealand’s trade agenda is well oriented for achieving more innovative and diversified exports, says BusinessNZ. Commenting on the Government’s Trade Agenda 2030, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the focus was on helping more exporters serve more markets with ever-improving products...
Cross-party agreement positive Cross-party agreement positive The Labour Greens Budget agreement announced today is a welcome development in election year, says BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope. “Cross-party agreements provide more certainty for voters and help political stability. “It would be good to see more such agreements being developed between political parties....
