Steady ETS development BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement of the first tranche of decisions from the ongoing development of the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the ETS needs a careful balance between contributing to emissions reduction and maintaining New Zealand as a prosperous economy that...
ACC levy reduction welcomed ACC levy reduction welcomed The reduction in the ACC work levy has been welcomed by BusinessNZ. The levy paid by employers and the self-employed will reduce from an average 72 cents to 67 cents per $100 of liable earnings from next year. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk...
Changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill will make parts of the legislation more acceptable to business. A supplementary order paper lodged by the Government would address some key concerns, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said. Areas softened in the Bill are provisions on union access and multi-employer collective agreements...
Positive changes to Employment Bill Changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill will make parts of the legislation more acceptable to business. A supplementary order paper lodged by the Government would address some key concerns, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said. Areas softened in the Bill are provisions on union...
Iconic Buy NZ Made celebrates 30th birthday The Buy New Zealand Made Campaign is turning 30 and celebrating with events around the country to showcase member companies along with the iconic kiwi trademark, which has evolved to become a significant marketing tool for businesses in an increasingly competitive world. Launched...
Proposed ACC levy reduction welcomed BusinessNZ has welcomed proposed lower ACC levies for businesses in 2019-21, as outlined in ACC’s recent Discussion Document. ACC is proposing a nearly 7 percent average reduction in the Work Account levy which if implemented would save businesses $40-50 million per year. BusinessNZ Chief Executive...
A year of uncertainty and soothed fears for business