Deputy CEO Phil Love and I have just returned from visiting several BusinessNZ members in Sydney. Getting out to see members in their workplace is always invigorating. It keeps our advocacy grounded in the realities members face and sparks new ideas on where we can add value. That connection to...
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill will help restore balance, certainty and common sense to New Zealand’s employment framework, BusinessNZ says. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says the Bill, which passed its third reading last night, addresses real-world issues facing employers and workers, and supports a more flexible and confident economy....
As we head into another pivotal election this year, I am constantly reminded by one simple but repeating message: strong businesses are essential to a strong New Zealand. Across manufacturing, services, food and grocery, standards, employment and energy, we’re seeing both encouraging momentum as well as serious challenges in the...
BusinessNZ welcomes the announcement by Minister Scott Simpson that Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand have reached an agreement whereby joint standards will be properly funded and there will no longer be commissioning fees for New Zealand industry for the development of joint Standards. BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard...
As we round out the year, there is significant momentum across several areas that matter to business in New Zealand. The Government’s long-awaited RMA reform is finally on the table, and the latest Planning Forecast from BusinessNZ shows early signs of economic recovery, though it’s clear the coming decade will...
The Government’s introduction of two Bills to replace the current Resource Management Act (RMA) is transformational and should result in fewer consents required to unlock development while protecting what matters, BusinessNZ says. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the next step will be securing broad support for the changes, which will...
BusinessNZ’s latest Planning Forecast shows the economy finally emerging from stagnation and GDP projected to grow at just under 3% per year to 2027, with improving momentum across manufacturing, construction, and tourism. BusinessNZ Chief Economist John Pask says the recovery is welcome, but New Zealand is heading into a decade of difficult...
Recent changes across transport, immigration, education, and vocational reform are due to effective advocacy. Whether it’s scaling back unworkable clean car penalties, opening new multi-year visa pathways, or lifting achievement through a revamped curriculum, these changes are creating a more predictable environment for business. Read on for more information on...
A new report by BusinessNZ calls for bold, long-term planning to enable a greater New Zealand by 2050. The report titled New Zealand 2050: A Long-Term Vision, makes a case for a bipartisan national plan to redefine NZ’s competitiveness, social cohesion, and global standing by 2050. Starting with NZ’s looming...
Employment Bill brings long-sought clarity