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...
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...
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...
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...
