Employers can’t find New Zealanders to employ BusinessNZsays Labour’s proposal to tax employers who are not providing training would bea blunt instrument that would not fix the problem of skills shortages. ChiefExecutive Kirk Hope said the real problem is that many employers can’t find NewZealanders to employ. “Theunderlying problem is...
Electronic filing for compliance reduction BusinessNZ welcomes the work being done to enable businesses to move from paper to electronic filing of PAYE. The Government has announced will introduce legislation next year to require electronic filing in 2019.Employers above a certain tax threshold would be required to file electronically, unless...
Australia-NZ leadership advances vision for advanced collaboration Collaboration on infrastructure, tourism, health technologies and innovation, along with addressing non tariff barriers for agri-business in third markets will be among the key drivers of the CER vision in coming years, say business leaders from Australia and New Zealand. The 11th Australia...
Infrastructure pipeline needs to work for NZ BusinessNZ has welcomed the trans-Tasman infrastructure pipeline launched in Sydney today, saying it will assist with attracting investors, suppliers and developers of infrastructure to Australia and New Zealand. The Australia New Zealand Infrastructure Pipeline (ANZIP) contains over a hundred large current and future...
Infrastructure pipeline needs to work for New Zealand BusinessNZhas welcomed the trans-Tasman infrastructure pipeline launched in Sydney today,saying it will assist with attracting investors, suppliers and developers ofinfrastructure to Australia and New Zealand. TheAustralia New Zealand Infrastructure Pipeline (ANZIP) contains over a hundredlarge current and future infrastructure projects in both...
Migration rules a sign of progress Changes to ImmigrationNZ’s the permanent residence rules will help prioritise more highly skilledimmigrants, says BusinessNZ. TheGovernment has announced a slight reduction in residence approvals for the nexttwo years, along with a higher points requirement for the skilled migrantscategory. BusinessNZChief Executive Kirk Hope says it’s...
Helen Kelly condolences BusinessNZ extends sincere condolences to the family of Helen Kelly.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said Ms Kelly had made a significant contribution to public life and to the interests of working people in New Zealand. He said BusinessNZ worked with Helen on many issues over the years...
Improved ACC governance – but risks remain The latest consultation on the level of ACC levies demonstrates the improved governance of the ACC scheme, says BusinessNZ.The proposed levies for 2017-19 are lower than in previous years across most ACC accounts, reflecting the fact that most accounts are now over-funded –...
‘Available to work’ numbers are inflated – BusinessNZ ‘Available to work’ numbers are inflated – BusinessNZ Numbers of New Zealanders available for work are being incorrectly reported, says BusinessNZ. The Salvation Army today claimed young unemployed New Zealanders are not getting employment opportunities because of unfair competition from migrant workers....
