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...
Fast movement on pay equity bill BusinessNZ has welcomed the early release of the draft Pay Equity Bill. An exposure draft of the Bill is now available for public consultation to help provide for its passing into law this year. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the impact of the...
Immigration thresholds to focus on skills Immigration thresholds to focus on skills Changes to immigration settings will help get higher skilled migrants while also safeguarding the positon of New Zealand workers, says BusinessNZ. The Immigration Minister has announced new rules for migrants applying for New Zealand residence, including a pay...
Sir Doug Myers remembered Sir Doug Myers remembered Sir Doug Myers will be remembered as a business leader with a great concern for a better New Zealand, says BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope. “Sir Doug provided business leadership during a period of economic reform and had a deep concern for national...
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