Asia-Pacific business leaders to meet in Auckland to talk trade, SMEs and digital economy Business New Zealand will host a meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) from 1-4 February in Auckland, Chief Executive Kirk Hope announced today. “We are delighted to welcome this prestigious gathering of senior business...

Hopes for CPTPP Hopes for CPTPP BusinessNZ has welcomed progress towards the new Trans Pacific Partnership, now CPTPP. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says a successful conclusion to negotiations would mean new income and jobs in New Zealand. “The value and volume of our exports increase enormously in countries where...

New Zealand becoming more competitive New Zealand is becoming more competitive. A global survey shows New Zealand moving up the competitiveness rankings – from 24th to 13th – during the last decade. The Global Competitiveness Index is a ranking of economic competitiveness, based on economic data and surveys of large...

New Government should look to skills New Government should look to skills BusinessNZ wants to see New Zealand’s new Government focus harder on skill shortages. Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it’s a key issue that causing problems in many parts of the economy. “Employers are having difficulty filling jobs with...