The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast reveals business and consumer confidence is low, with factors at home and abroad hampering our recovery. The Forecast for the June 2022 quarter shows global economic recovery post-Covid has taken a hit in both prolonged supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks driving inflationary pressures and...
Border reopening sooner good for business Border reopening sooner good for business BusinessNZ welcomes the Government moving faster on reopening borders earlier than previously indicated, and providing more clarity around immigration settings. The Prime Minister announced the border’s phased reopening would be moved forward from October to July, at today’s...
Self-isolation removal good move by Government Removing self-isolation requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers is the right move by Government, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope. “It is a challenging time at the moment as New Zealanders adapt to Omicron in the community, however international travellers do not add significantly...
Omicron support for business welcome BusinessNZ welcomes today’s announcement of financial support for businesses during the Omicron outbreak. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it’s encouraging to see more support from Government and a signal from the Prime Minister as to when restrictions may begin to ease, once Omicron has...
BusinessNZ calls on protestors to end business disruption around New Zealand BusinessNZ calls on protestors to end business disruption around New Zealand BusinessNZ says efforts should be made end the protest disruption at Parliament and around the country. “The protests are having a detrimental impact on already hard-hit businesses across...
Business and border controls BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s planning for reconnecting New Zealand to the world. The Prime Minister’s address to a BusinessNZ audience today announced the end of MIQ for all vaccinated travellers, along with a timeline of key dates during 2022 when different groups of travellers would be...
NZ economy: roller coaster NZ’s economic roller coaster ride can be expected to continue through the next quarter, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast. The forecast for the September quarter shows a fluid situation with Covid issues still dominating the economic landscape, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. “The closed...
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...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 well, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. The BusinessNZ Economic Conditions Index sits at 12 for the June 2021 quarter, up 6...
Trans-Tasman bubble a significant breakthrough for business The announcement a Trans-Tasman bubble will go ahead this month is a win for businesses on both sides of the ditch, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. The Government today announced the resumption of quarantine free travel between New Zealand and Australia, beginning...
