Resources
Options for the future of work-based learning
BusinessNZ submission on proposals for work-based vocational education
Continued softness
New Zealand’s services sector continued to show slight contraction during March, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for March was 49.1 (A PSI reading...
Holding its own
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to show expansion for a third consecutive month, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally...
ACC briefing – rehabilitation concerns
A briefing to the Minister for ACC on rehabilitation constraints and their effect on the productive capacity of the workforce
BEC Submission on the Review of the Engine Fuel Specifications Regulations 2011
BEC supports the work undertaken by MBIE in the review of New Zealand’s engine fuelsspecification regulations. This is expected to improve alignment of the fuel standards andvehicle standards....
BEC Final submission on the Energy Competition Task Force initiative 2A, 2B, and 2C
Submission by BEC to the Electricity Authority on the Requiring distributors to pay a rebate when consumers supply electricity at peak times – Consultation paper (Energy Competition Task Force initiative 2A) and Improving pricing plan options for consumers: Time-varying retail pricing for electricity consumption and supply – Consultation paper (Energy Competition Task Force Initiatives 2B and 2C)
Proposed new procurement rules for NZ government agencies
Procurement advocacy
BusinessNZ correspondence advocating for improved rules governing government agency procurement decisions
BusinessNZ Planning Forecast March 2025 quarter
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the December quarter shows only modest growth on the cards for New Zealand’s economy in 2025.
Ups and downs
New Zealand’s services sector slipped back into contraction during February, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for February was 49.1 (A PSI reading above...
Lift off
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector displayed its highest value for expansion since August 2022, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally...
BEC Submission on the Entrant generators – context, headwinds and options for Power Purchase Agreements working paper
Business Energy Council submission to the Electricity Authority on the Entrant generators - context, headwinds and options for Power Purchase Agreements working paper