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International trade could be a source of tension with the election of Donald Trump as US President, says BusinessNZ....

Practical response to skills shortage Practical response to skills shortage New developments in employment and skills have been welcomed by BusinessNZ.Two new jobs and skills hubs were announced today – centres where training and services can be delivered in support of large construction projects in Auckland: the Tamaki hub supporting...

Employers can’t find New Zealanders to employ BusinessNZsays Labour’s proposal to tax employers who are not providing training would bea blunt instrument that would not fix the problem of skills shortages. ChiefExecutive Kirk Hope said the real problem is that many employers can’t find NewZealanders to employ.  “Theunderlying problem is...

Electronic filing for compliance reduction BusinessNZ welcomes the work being done to enable businesses to move from paper to electronic filing of PAYE. The Government has announced will introduce legislation next year to require electronic filing in 2019.Employers above a certain tax threshold would be required to file electronically, unless...