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....
Spring is in the air Spring is in theair Thereis a distinct spring in the step of the New Zealand economy, with nearly allindicators pointing to continued expansion, according to the BusinessNZPlanning Forecast. BusinessNZChief Executive Kirk Hope says indicators are pointing towards a respectablegrowth rate of about 3.5 percent...
Too much planning Too much planning Urban planning has become too wide in its scope,increasing housing costs and reducing prosperity. This is the view of BusinessNZ in its submission on theProductivity Commission’s draft report BetterUrban Planning. The draft report recommends scaling back planningrules and local government regulation, and improving infrastructure...
NZ 13th most competitive nation New Zealand 13th mostcompetitive nation New Zealand is the 13th most competitive countryin the world, according to the 2016 Global Competitiveness Index. The GlobalCompetitiveness Index ranks countries’ economic competitiveness, based oneconomic data and surveys of large businesses in 148 countries. New Zealand scores in the...
Early ratification helpful for NZ business Earlyratification helpful for NZ business TheGovernment’s early ratification of the Paris Agreement on climate change placesNew Zealand in a good negotiating position for future UN decision making, saysBusinessNZ. New Zealandhas now deposited its formal ratification instrument at the United Nations. Thisguarantees New Zealand a...
