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AdvocacyUpdate
14 June 2024
Health and safety deserve better
BusinessNZ is supportive of the consultation on work health and safety announced today by the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety. BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard says the...
Overseas investment changes a good start
The Government’s steps to make it easier for overseas investment are a good start but more, fundamental change is required, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope. “New Zealand currently has one...
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope resignation
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope today announced he has resigned from his role and will finish with BusinessNZ on 6 September 2024. “I have led BusinessNZ for nine years through a period of...
AdvocacyUpdate
31 May 2024
A responsible Budget for the times
BusinessNZ says Budget 2024 shows a responsible approach to spending in areas that have the potential to significantly improve New Zealand’s economic growth. Chief Executive Kirk Hope says given the...
AdvocacyUpdate for 17 May 2024
Consensus welcomed
BusinessNZ is congratulating the Minister of Climate Change for his work in achieving cross-party consensus for a way forward on climate adaptation. The political parties have agreed to a select...
AdvocacyUpdate for 3 May 2024
AdvocacyUpdate for 19 April 2024
AdvocacyUpdate for 5 April 2024
BusinessNZ supports fast-track Bill
BusinessNZ welcomes the introduction of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill and its referral to the Environment Select Committee for public submissions, but says resourcing of the expert panel is critical...