Migration rules a sign of progress Migrationrules 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...
NZ in top ten for energy outcomes NewZealand in global top ten for energy outcomes NewZealand is in the world top ten for energy outcomes. TheWorld Energy Council’s Energy Trilemma Index ranks countries onhow well they achieve the energy ‘trilemma’ balance of security, equity andsustainability and shows New Zealand ranking...
Early ratification 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 seat at the decision-making table...
Contractor Bill defeated BusinessNZ supports the decision by Parliament today todefeat the Minimum Wage (Contractor Remuneration) Amendment Bill. The Bill would have imposed regulations on contracts forservices, requiring those in contracting arrangements to be paid the equivalentof the minimum wage or higher. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the opposition...
Contractor Bill confused BusinessNZ says a new Bill coming up forvote in Parliament is confused. The ContractorBill* could be passed into law next week, as a result of a vote switch by MPPeter Dunne. BusinessNZsays the Contractor Bill aims to pay contractors a minimum wage, but isbased on a confusion...
