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NZ economy: constraints to growth
NZ economy: constraints to growth Indicators during the June quarter show the economy bouncing back, although with constraints building.The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows GDP figures holding up...
Climate advice still compromises ETS
Climate advice still compromises ETS The Commission’s final advice released today includes more discussion of the role of the ETS in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. But it does...
Visa extensions welcomed
Visa extensions welcomed BusinessNZ welcomes the extension of visas, deferral of the three year stand down and border exemptions for the dairy industry."It is good to see Government recognising that...
AdvocacyUpdate 11/06/21
Climate advice still compromises ETS
Climate advice still compromises ETS The Commission’s final advice released today includes more discussion of the role of the ETS in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. But it does...
AdvocacyUpdate 21/05/21
Budget a missed opportunity for growth
Budget a missed opportunity for growth BusinessNZ acknowledges the social spending contained in Budget 2021 but is disappointed at the lack of focus on growing the economy.BusinessNZ Chief Executive...
Migrants bring benefits
Migrants bring benefits BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement by the Government of an increased focus on attracting overseas investment but notes that New Zealand will not be attractive without a...
AdvocacyUpdate 7/05/21
Fair Pay Agreements should be terminated
Fair Pay Agreements should be terminated BusinessNZ says significant problems with planned Fair Pay Agreements have not been addressed, and the plan to implement them should be terminated.The...
AdvocacyUpdate 23/04/21
Apprenticeship Boost should be permanent
Apprenticeship Boost should be permanent BusinessNZ is calling for the Apprenticeship Boost scheme to be a permanent fixture following Minister Hipkins’ release showing a 17% increase in...