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Strong candidate selected for climate role
Strong candidate selected for climate role BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope welcomes the appointment of Climate Change Commission (CCC) Chair-designate Dr Rod Carr."We look forward to working...
OIO decision confidence building
OIO decision confidence building BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope welcomes a decision by Minister of Finance Grant Robertson and Associate Minister of Finance David Parker to approve new...
NZ economy slowdown
NZ economy slowdown International and domestic factors are contributing to a slowing economy, according to the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the September...
Immigration changes a boost for regional New Zealand
Immigration changes a boost for regional New Zealand Regional New Zealand will benefit most from changes to employer-assisted visa settings, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says.Immigration...
Productivity Commission correct on funding fairness
Productivity Commission correct on funding fairness BusinessNZ says the Productivity Commission brings a common-sense approach to the funding of local government.Local Government faces a number of...
Businesses set to benefit from training investment
Businesses set to benefit from training investment Additional funding to support employer-led training initiatives in literacy and numeracy is welcomed by BusinessNZ, Chief Executive Kirk Hope...
Business concerned by blurring of Government and Reserve Bank policy
In past opinion pieces I’ve raised some of the additional regulatory burdens that businesses are facing as a result of Government policy and some of the risks and consequences of those changes. This one focuses on more regulatory and policy changes which are creating some nervousness in the business sector, but rather than from central government these policies are emanating from the central bank.
Smooth transition key to successful vocational education reform
Smooth transition key to successful vocational education reform The reform of vocational education will need to be carefully managed to ensure there continues to be a skills pipeline for industry,...
RMA shakeup long overdue
RMA shakeup long overdue A shakeup of the Resource Management System is a big step in the right direction, BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says."This is a great chance to move towards improved...
Increased support for innovation
Increased support for innovation Moves to broaden R&D tax incentives for more businesses have been welcomed by BusinessNZ.The Government has announced a tax incentive for investment in research...
More focus needed on business with Asia
More focus needed on business with Asia This year’s Perceptions of Asia report demonstrates the importance of business links between New Zealand and Asia, says BusinessNZ.The latest survey by...
Fair Pay Agreements not suitable for New Zealand
Fair Pay Agreements not suitable for New Zealand BusinessNZ endorses the New Zealand Initiative’s report Why Fair Pay Agreements would be bad for labour, and agrees that compulsory sector-wide...