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...
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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...
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...
BusinessNZ calls on protestors to end business disruption around New Zealand
BusinessNZ calls on protestors to end business disruption around New Zealand BusinessNZ calls on protestors to end business disruption around New ZealandBusinessNZ says efforts should be made end the protest disruption at Parliament and around the country.“The...
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...
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: 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...
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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 well, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says.The BusinessNZ...
Trans-Tasman bubble a significant breakthrough for business
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...
BusinessNZ and CTU call on workplaces to step up Covid response
BusinessNZ and CTU call on workplaces to step up Covid response BusinessNZ and the CTU have issued a joint statement calling on all workplaces to play their part in ensuring that New Zealand beats the latest Covid outbreak.“Workplaces are a crucial element of...
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,...