Ambitious plan light on detail Ambitious plan, light on detail BusinessNZ says Labour’s ambitious plan to reduce New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions is light on the detail needed to provide business and communities with the confidence to plan their future. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said Labour’s new targets of...

Separate urban planning welcomed Separate urban planning welcomedBusinessNZ has welcomed National’s plan to introduce new planning law for urban areas.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the current planning system under the Resource Management Act is not allowing urban development in response to growth.“BusinessNZ has been advocating for fit-for-purpose urban planning laws...

More strategic approach to infrastructure More strategic approach to infrastructure A new Infrastructure Commission raises hopes of a more strategic approach to New Zealand infrastructure, says BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the new body would be more politically durable if independent of the government of the day. “It should...

Business sentiment and the 2017 election Business sentiment and the 2017 election Business is relatively happy with the policy direction of New Zealand but wants some key changes. The findings of the Deloitte BusinessNZ Election Survey* were presented to 300 business leaders and representatives of the main political parties at...

Paying for water should be a consistent policy Paying for water should be a consistent policy A consistent policy on water for everyone is required, says BusinessNZ. An ad hoc policy on water charging would be prone to political manipulation, with regions, councils and businesses all lobbying for favourable royalty...

New survey reveals health of Kiwi workers   New survey results reveal health of kiwi workers, workplaces NewZealand lost around 6.6 million working days at a cost of $1.51 billion in 2016 The latest Wellness in the Workplace Survey results released bySouthern Cross Health Society and BusinessNZ have revealed a...