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Steady ETS development
Steady ETS development BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement of the first tranche of decisions from the ongoing development of the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope...
ACC levy reduction welcomed
ACC levy reduction welcomed ACC levy reduction welcomedThe reduction in the ACC work levy has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.The levy paid by employers and the self-employed will reduce from an average...
A year of uncertainty and soothed fears for business
The political economy – the environment for doing business – changed somewhat in 2018 following the election of a coalition that many said would be bad for business. In fact, there have been some surprising policy moves led by the various Labour, NZ First and Green parts of the Government.
If workplace bullying has been alleged, it has to be investigated and dealt with
We’re seeing media reports and allegations about bullying in a number of workplaces – a matter of some concern. Bullying in any workplace is hurtful and harmful. It causes stress, anger, anxiety and depression, and it takes away confidence. Bullying behaviour raises the need for workplaces to take action, and I’m pleased to report that many New Zealand businesses are taking it seriously.
Positive changes to Employment Bill
Changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill will make parts of the legislation more acceptable to business. A supplementary order paper lodged by the Government would address some key...
Positive changes to Employment Bill
Positive changes to Employment Bill Changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill will make parts of the legislation more acceptable to business.A supplementary order paper lodged by the...
Protecting customer data is the price of digital business
Concerns about privacy are growing as fast as new technology develops. Whether it’s smart watches recording vital signs or smart TVs recording private conversations, the outcome always seems to be the loss of privacy. The trade-off between providing great customer benefits using customers’ own data, and privacy loss, is a fine line and we should be aware of the risks.
Iconic Buy NZ Made celebrates 30th birthday
Iconic Buy NZ Made celebrates 30th birthday The Buy New Zealand Made Campaign is turning 30 and celebrating with events around the country to showcase member companies along with the iconic kiwi...
Trade picture remains cloudy after US midterm elections
The United States midterm elections were significant for New Zealand’s trade prospects but the picture has just become more clouded. New Zealand, a trade-dependent nation, needs fewer tariffs and freer trade.
Proposed ACC levy reduction welcomed
Proposed ACC levy reduction welcomed BusinessNZ has welcomed proposed lower ACC levies for businesses in 2019-21, as outlined in ACC’s recent Discussion Document.ACC is proposing a nearly 7...
Migration must balance priorities of communities with need to attract skills to NZ
New Zealand’s workforce is changing. Auckland, our largest commercial city, is ‘superdiverse’ – home to 200 different ethnicities speaking 160 languages. The diaspora help to strengthen the international relationships that underpin our export industries.
Climate change scenarios are frightening, but ‘taking action’ is still hard to do
The climate change report released this week was a real wake up call. The UN intergovernmental report warns the world has only 12 years to take action to prevent drought, floods, extreme heat and poverty for hundreds of millions of people.