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Growth plan endorsed
BusinessNZ has endorsed the Going for Growth plan released today by the Minister for Economic Growth, outlining actions to be taken or underway to lift economic and productivity growth. BusinessNZ...
New Zealand more attractive to foreign investment
Changes to investor visa settings will make New Zealand more attractive as an investment destination, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich. “We welcome the next move in the government's...
Immigration changes a step in the right direction
BusinessNZ welcomes changes to work visas as a step in the right direction, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich. “Removing the requirement to pay the median wage will help relieve cost...
Reform of local government – relief and celebration
BusinessNZ congratulates the Government and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown on planned local government reform. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich said the Government’s agreement to...
AdvocacyUpdate
13 December 2024
NZ Economy: Holding pattern
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the December quarter shows only modest growth on the cards for New Zealand’s economy in 2025. BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says after a tough...
AdvocacyUpdate
22 November 2024
Improving regulatory oversight welcomed
BusinessNZ endorses the start of work towards a proposed Regulatory Standards Bill. The Bill aims to improve the quality of regulation, reducing the compliance burden on New Zealanders and boosting...
Cross-party consensus congratulated
BusinessNZ congratulates the National, Labour and ACT parties for their shared endorsement of an updated framework for public private partnerships. The New Zealand PPP Framework Blueprint for Future...
AdvocacyUpdate
8 November 2024
Small business welcome new procurement rules
Small businesses will welcome the Government’s firm direction to government agencies to pay their bills on time, BusinessNZ says. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says many businesses supply goods and...
AdvocacyUpdate
18 October 2024