The purpose of this report is to provide a primer on the core role of local government: the provision of public goods.
Reports & Publications
Reports on issues relevant to enterprise in New Zealand including the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.
BusinessNZ Planning Forecast – December 2008
Quarterly snapshot of the New Zealand economy with projections of the main economic indicators over the next three years to help prepare budgets and business plans.
Balancing Work and Life: Flexible work explained
This booklet cuts through the jargon to highlight a few simple things businesses – particularly small to medium-sized enterprises – can do to offer greater flexibility to their staff.
BusinessNZ Planning Forecast – September 2008
Quarterly snapshot of the New Zealand economy with projections of the main economic indicators over the next three years to help prepare budgets and business plans.
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme – Green Paper
The Green Paper on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme was prepared by the Commonwealth of Australia as a consultation paper.
Garnaut Climate Change Review – Fact Sheet
Overview of the Garnaut Climate Change Review propo sed ETS design.
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme – Green Paper Summary
Summary of the Green Paper on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme prepared by the Commonwealth of Australia as a consultation paper.
Garnaut Climate Change Review – Draft Report
Overview of the proposed emissions trading scheme design decision proposal.
The Key Steps Forward for Workforce Literacy
Four key steps to building the literacy skills needed in the New Zealand workforce are identified.
BusinessNZ Planning Forecast – June 2008
Quarterly snapshot of the New Zealand economy with projections of the main economic indicators over the next three years to help prepare budgets and business plans.
BusinessNZ Planning Forecast – March 2008
Quarterly snapshot of the New Zealand economy with projections of the main economic indicators over the next three years to help prepare budgets and business plans.
A Stable Climate for Business
This booklet offers a simple explanation of the issues surrounding climate change and our obligations under Kyoto.