Economy & Tax

Proposals released today to improve the Resource Management Act and its implementation are sensible, says BusinessNZ....
Today’s announcement by the Environment Minister Amy Adams that the Government will legislate for independent environmental reporting is an important step forward for the future of New Zealand’s economy and environment....
Changes to the earthquake-prone buildings policy announced today do not adequately address the concerns of business and local communities, says BusinessNZ....
BusinessNZ supports the call for a new focus on services....
BusinessNZ will work with New Zealand businesses to respond to the OECD’s action plan for counteracting tax avoidance by multinational companies....
The release of regional education achievement information today on the Ministry of Education’s website has been welcomed by BusinessNZ....
New Zealand’s service sector remains at a consistent level of positive activity, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 55.0....
The Productivity Commission’s inquiry into regulation is good news, says BusinessNZ....
Results for the month of June confirm a solid and expansionary first half of the year for the manufacturing sector, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for June at 54.7....
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast indicates that the New Zealand economy is gaining traction....