A solid Budget that could have done more to stimulate the economy A solid Budget that could have done more to stimulate the economy BusinessNZ says the 2017 Budget does a good job of addressing Government priorities of maintaining surpluses, reducing debt and funding infrastructure and services, but fails to...

Priority on infrastructure that supports growth Priority on infrastructure that supports growth BusinessNZ has welcomed the new spend of $11 billion on infrastructure supporting growth. Chief Executive Kirk Hope says in key areas, including Kaikoura and Auckland, there is a need for priority spending on road and rail. “Deficient and...