BusinessNZ welcomes microcredentials A micro-credential system introduced by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority will help ensure that New Zealand businesses can access employees with the skills they need in a world that is rapidly changing, says BusinessNZ. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope has welcomed the flexibility and innovation that micro-credentials...
Campaign on council funding welcomed A better system for funding local government is essential for our economic future, says BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Kirk Hope has welcomed the Local Government Business Forum’s campaign for a better system of funding councils. “Many councils have funding and debt pressures that prevent them from...
Health & safety improving – survey New health and safety legislation is helping businesses become safer, but more work is still needed, says BusinessNZ. Deloitte has surveyed a range of New Zealand businesses to find what has changed since the passing of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015....
New book an insight into NZ businesses BusinessNZ is welcoming a new reference book that offers an insight into the New Zealand business scene. 100% Kiwi Business: 9 Kiwi Success Navigators is authored by Executive Director of the Buy NZ Made Campaign Ryan Jennings, and has been written for those...
‘Loose spending’ Bill should be delayed BusinessNZ has argued against proposed changes to the Local Government Act. The Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill would allow councils to spend rates money and levy property developers to provide a wider range of social and cultural activities. BusinessNZ economist John Pask says...
NZ economy – risky business The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June 2018 quarter shows that though many key economic indicators remain on the positive side of the ledger, there are a number of risks that could undermine what is currently a generally healthy outlook. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope...
Indisputable evidence a downturn in business confidence is hitting actual activity