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NZ economy reasonably robust despite heightened risks
NZ economy reasonably robust despite heightened risks NZ economy reasonably robust despite heightened risks The New Zealand economy continues to perform reasonably well despite heightened...
Film industry changes result of collaboration
Film industry changes result of collaboration New arrangements for collective bargaining in the film industry have been welcomed by BusinessNZ.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the changes result from...
Focused spending for business and the economy
Focused spending for business and the economy The Wellbeing Budget contains spending that would be positive for business and the economy, says BusinessNZ.Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the focus on...
ETS development continues to be well signalled
ETS development continues to be well signalled The latest design changes to New Zealand’s emissions trading scheme have been progressively well signalled and are broadly positive, says...
BusinessNZ welcomes NCEA focus on literacy and numeracy
BusinessNZ welcomes NCEA focus on literacy and numeracy Strengthening literacy and numeracy and the introduction of a vocational education award are welcomed by BusinessNZ, says Chief Executive Kirk...
Policies and actions needed to get to low emissions economy
Policies and actions needed to get to low emissions economy Policies and actions needed to get to low emissions economyBusinessNZ says clear policies and actions and a political bipartisan approach...
BusinessNZ calls caution on banking proposals
BusinessNZ calls caution on banking proposals BusinessNZ calls caution on banking proposalsBusinessNZ is calling for caution on banking proposals that would increase mortgage costs.The Reserve Bank...
CGT decision strengthens confidence in tax system
CGT decision strengthens confidence in tax system BusinessNZ has congratulated the Government for its decision not to proceed with a capital gains tax.Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the proposed tax...
Voter concerns over capital gains tax
Voter concerns over capital gains tax A Reid Research poll commissioned by BusinessNZ has found significant voter concerns about a capital gains tax.The poll, conducted in mid-March, asked whether...
$5 billion additional costs from capital gains tax
$5 billion additional costs from capital gains tax BusinessNZ has released an analysis of additional costs to the economy that would accompany the direct costs of New Zealand’s proposed...
Partnership approach to immigration
Partnership approach to immigration Proposals for new requirements for work visas need fine-tuning, says BusinessNZ.The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has been consulting on plans...
Kirk Hope on immigration
Kirk Hope on immigration Kirk Hope argues for more political leadership on immigration on Stuff today.View article hereKirk Hope explains why political leadership on immigration is needed - view...