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NZ economy: prevailing headwinds

NZ economy: prevailing headwinds

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...

NZ economy: prevailing headwinds

Border reopening sooner good for business

Border reopening sooner good for business Border reopening sooner good for businessBusinessNZ welcomes the Government moving faster on reopening borders earlier than previously indicated, and providing more clarity around immigration settings.The Prime Minister...

NZ economy: prevailing headwinds

Self-isolation removal good move by Government

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...

NZ economy: prevailing headwinds

Omicron support for business welcome

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...

NZ economy: prevailing headwinds

Business and border controls

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...

NZ economy: prevailing headwinds

NZ economy: roller coaster

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...

NZ economy: prevailing headwinds

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 well, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says.The BusinessNZ...

NZ economy: prevailing headwinds

Border critical to recovery

Border critical to recovery Companies need a risk mitigation and management approach to the border to enable skilled workers, customers and investors to come to New Zealand, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says.The BusinessNZ Border Survey, released today,...