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...
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
BusinessNZ calls on protestors to end business disruption around New Zealand
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
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
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
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
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 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...
Improving NZ’s tax administration system
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
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
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...
ACC accounts require greater transparency
ACC accounts require greater transparency BusinessNZ says ACC levies proposed for 2022-5 require greater levels of transparency.Responding to ACC’s regular consultation, BusinessNZ’s submission says all ACC accounts need to be fully funded for the ACC...
NZ economy: roller coaster
NZ economy: roller coaster NZ’s economic roller coaster ride can be expected to continue through the next quarter, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.The forecast for the September quarter shows a fluid situation with Covid issues still dominating the...