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...
Better regulation endorsed BusinessNZ endorses new standards for regulation-making announced today. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the Government’s new Regulatory Management Strategy should help address some red tape issues for business. “BusinessNZ has consistently advocated for improvements in the way that laws and regulations are made. “Poor regulation and...
Greens’ electricity policy improved Greens’ electricity policy improved BusinessNZ has welcomed the Greens’ electricity policy announced today. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it is a big turnaround from the party’s policy at the last election, which would have introduced state control of electricity pricing and driven private investment out...
What business wants from Budget 2017