Major gains from FTA New Zealand is set to make major gains with the new free trade agreement with the UK, BusinessNZ says.The FTA, expected to be in force by the end of 2022, will remove almost all tariffs on NZ exports to the UK, which are expected...
Self-isolation removal good move by Government Removing self-isolation requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers is the right move by Government, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope.“It is a challenging time at the moment as New Zealanders...
Omicron support for business welcome BusinessNZ welcomes today's announcement of financial support for businesses during the Omicron outbreak.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it's encouraging to see more support from Government and a signal from the Prime...
BusinessNZ calls on protestors to end business disruption around New Zealand BusinessNZ calls on protestors to end business disruption around New ZealandBusinessNZ says efforts should be made end the protest disruption at Parliament and around the country.“The...
Minimum wage increase crushing burden for business The planned 6 percent increase to the minimum wage from 1 April is a slap in the face for struggling businesses, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says.“This increase comes at a time when businesses are under...
Business and border controls BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s planning for reconnecting New Zealand to the world.The Prime Minister’s address to a BusinessNZ audience today announced the end of MIQ for all vaccinated travellers, along with a timeline of key...
NZIIS consultation important for business BusinessNZ says it will be important to get wide public discussion on the proposal for an income insurance scheme for New Zealand.The proposal for the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme (NZIIS) was launched by Government...
NZ economy: stop-go signs ahead The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast looks into unchartered territory as Covid-19 continues to affect the economy.The Forecast for the December 2021 quarter indicates that New Zealand is not likely to see as strong an economic upswing as...
BusinessNZ refuses to be part of Government’s FPA scheme BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope speaks about the refusal to be part of the Government’s Fair Pay Agreement scheme.Video | LinkBusinessNZ has confirmed it is refusing to be the Government’s nominated partner...
Tax administration could be improved with better technology and more partnerships with the private sector, the BusinessNZ Tax Group says. The BusinessNZ Tax Group is a group of leading tax practitioners and service providers who have produced a white paper with...
Changes at BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has appointed a new Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Advocacy.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said New Zealand’s peak industry group has experienced significant growth, requiring new strategic oversight."Over the last...
Proposed changes to wetland regulations welcomed BusinessNZ welcomes proposed changes to wetland regulations which will allow businesses to undertake more activity on their property, in response to concerns raised by its members.Originally, regulations broadly...