Business NZ
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Committed to New Zealand's success by promoting sustainable growth through free enterprise Business NZ is New Zealand's largest advocacy group for enterprise, and champions policies leading to: international competitiveness balanced employment, economic and environmental legislation compliance and tax levels that foster growth and investment innovation and skill development an environment fostering the production of high value goods and services
The Government’s announced changes to procurement rules should give local and small businesses an edge in winning valuable contracts and further boost the economy, BusinessNZ says.
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A New Zealand energy strategy draws closer with the release of the long-awaited electricity market review and government action plan, the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) says.
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BusinessNZ welcomes the final moves towards fixing the Holidays Act, following the Government’s decision to replace it with a new Employment Leave Act next year.
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ExportNZ says the first trade agreement between New Zealand and the Middle East will unlock a valuable region for Kiwi businesses looking to explore other markets.
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NZ’s energy system must keep improving to provide for NZ business competitiveness while simultaneously moving to net-zero emissions, BEC says.
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BusinessNZ says urgent and coordinated action is needed to avoid what gas users describe as a ‘devastating’ disruption to New Zealand jobs, services and manufacturing.
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BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s announcement by Immigration Minister Erica Stanford introducing two new seasonal visa pathways - the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa and the Peak Seasonal Visa - as a pragmatic step to better match immigration settings with business needs.
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The announced overhaul of New Zealand’s education system is a chance to ensure school leavers are better equipped for the modern workforce, says BusinessNZ.
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BusinessNZ says scrapping surcharges on card payments is a step in the right direction for consumers, and for businesses that issue the cards.
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ExportNZ welcomes news of the United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill passing into law last night, saying it marks the next step forward in seeing the Agreement between New Zealand and UAE provide a boost to exporters.
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ExportNZ is pleased to see a years-long dairy dispute between Canada and New Zealand resolved, unlocking higher export value for Kiwi business.
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BusinessNZ supports the introduction of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, saying the changes will have a positive impact across New Zealand’s economy.
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New Zealand’s energy sector has rallied around a secure and affordable vision for a sustainable energy future, and is calling on Government to adopt its perspective as part of their eventual energy strategy.
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"BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s 2025 Budget as a credible and growth-oriented package that supports economic growth while reinforcing a pathway back to fiscal sustainability.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Continued R&D support and substantial infrastructure investment will figure in the 2025 Budget.
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BusinessNZ supports amending the pay equity process to make it more transparent, evidence-based, and more able to achieve robust settlements.
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Swift action to remove a regulatory roadblock in the way of medical innovation, global events and tourism has been applauded by BusinessNZ.
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BusinessNZ supports coming changes to employment law to remove unnecessary regulations on employing new staff.
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New research shows that while the cost of living remains top concern for New Zealand’s consumers, their commitment to sustainability remains strong.
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BusinessNZ says a sharper focus on Approved Codes of Practice will make health and safety management stronger and simpler.
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Proposed law changes will bring clarity to the health and safety responsibilities of directors and managers, BusinessNZ says.
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As councils consider their spending and rates decisions for the coming year, and as October’s local authority elections draw closer, business groups are calling for greater transparency on how councillors vote.
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Health and safety law reforms announced today will make it simpler for small businesses to keep their workplace safe and people healthy, says BusinessNZ.
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BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s commitment to reforming resource management laws, based on the principle of the enjoyment of property rights.
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The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the March quarter shows signs of economic improvement - even as New Zealand continues to face significant issues at home and abroad.
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Changes to Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) rules will help keep investment and international talent in New Zealand, and attract even more. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the existing rules have been a major barrier for foreign investors.
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Changes to investor visa settings will make New Zealand more attractive as an investment destination, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich.
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BusinessNZ welcomes changes to work visas as a step in the right direction, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich.
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BusinessNZ congratulates the Government and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown on planned local government reform.
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The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) welcomes the Government's release of a low-emission hydrogen plan.
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Business New Zealand welcomes today’s announcement on changes to the Holidays Act.
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BusinessNZ welcomes updates to research science and innovation funding via the Marsden Fund, allowing focused investment in things that will better strengthen our economy.
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BusinessNZ welcomes Government action in overhauling the personal grievance process, meaning fewer rewards for poor behaviour, and more legitimate cases being heard.
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The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) says a new report highlights a looming shortfall in supply of gas by 2030.
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BusinessNZ welcomes the announcement of $60 million in R&D funding to explore the potential of supercritical geothermal technology.
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BusinessNZ is encouraging employers to check their payment practices to ensure they are not creating a gender pay gap at their workplace.
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ExportNZ welcomes a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the Gulf Cooperation Council, which provides new avenues for exporters.
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A new report has highlighted compliance pain-points for small businesses and ways the Government can reduce them, to drive economic growth.
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New Zealand exporters will welcome the news of a new free trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates signed today, says ExportNZ.
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Ensuring immigration settings are aligned to current labour market and economic conditions is a sensible move, says BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope.
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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.
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The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed with the European Union will deliver significant outcomes for selected sectors, but falls short of the high quality Agreement New Zealand signed with the UK, Export NZ says. Executive Director Josh Tan says the FTA opens up a market for goods previously obstructed by tariffs on products exported from New Zealand.
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New research by Sense Partners into increasing costs show that while the price of goods and services have increased across the board, inflated profits are not the driving force in New Zealand.
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BusinessNZ says the Government's Budget announcement provides a wellbeing boost for some, but is light on business investment.
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Matt Cowley is the new Chair of the Local Government Forum, a group of major business organisations with an interest in promoting efficient and effective local government.
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The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows New Zealand’s economy continues to face pressure from within and further abroad, increasing chances of recession.
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The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) says investigating answers to the dry year problem is important, but options must consider solutions for both short and long-term energy issues.
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As the Government continues to push forward with FPAs, BusinessNZ is recommending three policy changes the Government should make instead.
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BusinessNZ welcomes the Government moving faster on reopening borders earlier than previously indicated, and providing more clarity around immigration settings.
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BusinessNZ has today launched a nationwide campaign ‘Your Work, Your Way’, calling on Kiwis to reject compulsory FPAs, and stand up for their right to negotiate their own working conditions and pay directly with their employer.
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The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) says it's encouraging to see long-term infrastructure planning from the Government, and agrees that more of the same simply won't cut it.
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BusinessNZ says Government support to decarbonise large businesses will benefit those willing to explore innovative technologies, while paving the way for others to adopt.
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Remaining at red is a disappointing announcement for the many businesses unable to operate normally at the highest traffic light setting.
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A new report by Sense Partners for BusinessNZ: Labour Market Conditions for Business shows critical worker shortages, record high levels of employment, and record high demand for goods and services, highlighting the need for immigration to start flowing as the border opens.
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BusinessNZ has confirmed that it will not accept payments included in the Fair Pay Agreements Bill introduced to Parliament today.
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The Government has taken its phone off the hook and is ignoring widespread opposition from New Zealand business owners and employees to its unlawful compulsory national pay agreements scheme, known as FPAs.
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New Zealand's manufacturing sector started 2014 on a healthy note, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Media representatives are invited to attend a closing press conference for the meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), which is taking place in Auckland this week.
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The electricity market in New Zealand is extremely competitive, with consumers able to switch retailers to gain lower prices, and more consumers using metering and home energy management systems to save more.
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As Auckland prepares to welcome the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting this week, a senior Chinese delegation will also attend to explore opportunities for trade and investment with New Zealand.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Leading New Zealand businesses are joining with the New Zealand Government to welcome over 250 business leaders from the Asia Pacific region when Auckland hosts a meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) 11-14 February.
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2013 represented a solid story of growth for New Zealand's services sector, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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Targeted investment in principals and teachers is a strategic move that could significantly improve student skill levels, says BusinessNZ.
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New Zealand's manufacturing sector ended the year on a healthy note, and the first time since 2007 that every month recorded expansion in activity, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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It is unfortunate that important debate on workplace safety has been undermined by intemperate media comment, says BusinessNZ.
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Increased productivity is vital for improved wealth and living standards in the future and everyone has a part to play to achieve it, says BusinessNZ.
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The latest ExportNZ Survey shows exporters are confident of good growth and increasing orders in overseas markets for 2014, despite battling against a currency that is higher than most would wish for.
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New Zealand's services sector experienced a positive and solid level of expansion heading into Xmas, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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Employers are being encouraged to turn silver hair into business gold by adapting their practices to retain older workers.
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New Zealand's manufacturing sector remained in a firm grip of expansion as activity in the sector rose during November, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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New Zealand exporters welcome the progress being made in TPP negotiations, says ExportNZ.
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The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows the New Zealand economy is starting to bloom.
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New Zealand’s emissions trading system remains stable following decisions released today, says BusinessNZ.
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The business community will want urgent, focused action to ensure better education performance, says BusinessNZ.
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Being part of next year’s G20 deliberations is a result of the strong Australia-New Zealand partnership, says BusinessNZ.
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The 9th Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum, which took place in Sydney on Wednesday 27 November, concluded with delegates resolving to build the capacity of both countries to take advantage of new opportunities in the Asia Pacific region, say the Forum Co-Chairs.
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The 9th Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum meeting in Sydney on 27 November takes place as both countries celebrate 30 years of Closer Economic Relations (CER) and seek to take advantage of new opportunities in Asia, say the Forum Co-Chairs.
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The latest progress report on the Business Growth Agenda shows milestones being achieved towards the Government’s goal of a more competitive, productive economy, says BusinessNZ.
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New Zealand's services sector continued to push higher in terms of expansion, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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Excluding higher paid employees from personal grievances makes sense, says BusinessNZ.
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New Zealand's manufacturing sector recorded its 11th consecutive month in expansion as activity in the sector rose during October, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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BusinessNZ says many of the changes to New Zealand's system of standards proposed today by the Government are on the right track, but it will be important that the standard setting process remains demonstrably independent of government and regulatory control.
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New Zealand's services sector showed increased levels of expansion during September, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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Continued high levels of new orders ensured the manufacturing sector remained in expansion, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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BusinessNZ has welcomed the Review of Retirement Income Policies released today by the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income.
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A meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) will be held in Auckland next year, it was announced at the APEC meetings underway in Bali today.
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The Government’s draft strategy for tertiary education for the next five years features a strong emphasis on the economy, says BusinessNZ.
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The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows nearly all key indicators for the economy are positive.
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New Zealand's services sector displayed a lower level of expansion after recent record results, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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Manufacturing activity continues to push forward with another healthy month of expansion for August, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Proposed changes to the Resource Management Act seem to have been misunderstood, says BusinessNZ.
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New Zealand is the 18th most competitive country in the world, according to this year’s Global Competitiveness Index*.
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Better communication is needed for workplace safety, says BusinessNZ.
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New Zealand's service sector showed a jump in activity for July, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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Business needs should be considered when setting emissions reduction targets, says BusinessNZ.
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Manufacturing activity for July continued the trend of healthy expansion in the sector, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Proposals released today to improve the Resource Management Act and its implementation are sensible, says BusinessNZ.
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Changes to the earthquake-prone buildings policy announced today do not adequately address the concerns of business and local communities, says BusinessNZ.
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