The high cost of doing business is the stand-out issue for New Zealand businesses, according to the results of the Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Survey released today. 93 percent of respondents said changes made by the Government had increased their cost of doing business. And 85 percent said they...
The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows middling growth for New Zealand’s economy between now and 2025, with a mix of positive and negative indicators. BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says New Zealand’s economy is facing similar conditions to others around the world. “Economic growth the world over is expected...
Businesses are ambitious for New Zealand’s success and want a better policies to help achieve it, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ has ‘taken the pulse’ of the business community and published Election Priorities for a better future – the thoughts of large and small New Zealand businesses in the run-up to this...
The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast reveals a subdued 24 months of economic growth ahead, despite recent improved signs of activity.The forecast for the September 2022 quarter shows there is still plenty of risk both at home and abroad, with inflationary and geopolitical pressures further hampering New Zealand’s future economic growth.Internationally,...
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...
BusinessNZ refuses to be part of Government’s FPA scheme BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope speaks about the refusal to be part of the Government’s Fair Pay Agreement scheme. Video | Link BusinessNZ has confirmed it is refusing to be the Government’s nominated partner in implementing unlawful compulsory national pay agreements known...
Tax administration could be improved with better technology and more partnerships with the private sector, the BusinessNZ Tax Group says. The BusinessNZ Tax Group is a group of leading tax practitioners and service providers who have produced a white paper with recommendations for future tax administration: Future of Tax Administration in...
RMA shakeup long overdue A shakeup of the Resource Management System is a big step in the right direction, BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says. “This is a great chance to move towards improved environmental, economic and social wellbeing outcomes.” Mr Hope says Resource Reform New Zealand (Employers and Manufacturers...
NZ economy reasonably robust despite heightened risks NZ economy reasonably robust despite heightened risks The New Zealand economy continues to perform reasonably well despite heightened risks in the international economy, according to the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast. The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June 2019 quarter shows New Zealand’s GDP...
Focused spending for business and the economy The Wellbeing Budget contains spending that would be positive for business and the economy, says BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the focus on innovation, research and skills would help more businesses develop at higher levels and grow the economy. “The Budget recognizes...
