Improved ACC governance – but risks remain The latest consultation on the level of ACC levies demonstrates the improved governance of the ACC scheme, says BusinessNZ.The proposed levies for 2017-19 are lower than in previous years across most ACC accounts, reflecting the fact that most accounts are now over-funded –...
Helen Kelly condolences BusinessNZ extends sincere condolences to the family of Helen Kelly.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said Ms Kelly had made a significant contribution to public life and to the interests of working people in New Zealand. He said BusinessNZ worked with Helen on many issues over the years...
NZ in top ten for energy outcomes NewZealand in global top ten for energy outcomes NewZealand is in the world top ten for energy outcomes. TheWorld Energy Council’s Energy Trilemma Index ranks countries onhow well they achieve the energy ‘trilemma’ balance of security, equity andsustainability and shows New Zealand ranking...
Migration rules a sign of progress Migrationrules a sign of progress Changes to ImmigrationNZ’s the permanent residence rules will help prioritise more highly skilledimmigrants, says BusinessNZ. TheGovernment has announced a slight reduction in residence approvals for the nexttwo years, along with a higher points requirement for the skilled migrantscategory. BusinessNZChief...
Early ratification helpful for NZ business Earlyratification helpful for NZ business TheGovernment’s early ratification of the Paris Agreement on climate change placesNew Zealand in a good negotiating position for future UN decision making, saysBusinessNZ. New Zealandhas now deposited its formal ratification instrument at the United Nations. Thisguarantees New Zealand a...
NZ 13th most competitive nation New Zealand 13th mostcompetitive nation New Zealand is the 13th most competitive countryin the world, according to the 2016 Global Competitiveness Index. The GlobalCompetitiveness Index ranks countries’ economic competitiveness, based oneconomic data and surveys of large businesses in 148 countries. New Zealand scores in the...
Too much planning Too much planning Urban planning has become too wide in its scope,increasing housing costs and reducing prosperity. This is the view of BusinessNZ in its submission on theProductivity Commission’s draft report BetterUrban Planning. The draft report recommends scaling back planningrules and local government regulation, and improving infrastructure...
Minimum Wage Submission 2016