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
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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BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s announcement today of new health and safety legislation to be administered by the recently established Worksafe New Zealand.
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BusinessNZ supports the call for a new focus on services.
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Results for the month of June confirm a solid and expansionary first half of the year for the manufacturing sector, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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BusinessNZ welcomes today’s announcement that New Zealand and Taiwan have signed an economic cooperation agreement.
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The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast indicates that the New Zealand economy is gaining traction.
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Companies that behave sustainably can expect more customers, says the Sustainable Business Council (SBC).
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Minerals exploration permits awarded today are a positive development in growing the regional economy, says BusinessNZ.
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BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly has been elected Chair of the Business and Industry Advisory Council (BIAC) to the OECD.
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The Commerce Commission today released its draft determination of the amounts telcos will pay towards the $50 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2011/12.
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AUCKLAND CITY — From the culinary creativity of Annabel Langbein to the innovative genius of Lanzatech’s Dr Sean Simpson, and many more, Kiwis are making it big around the globe.
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AUCKLAND CITY — BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s agreement for a new international convention facility in Auckland.
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BusinessNZ has greeted the latest employment survey with cautious optimism.
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The new figures showing a 3.5 percent rise in Pasifika and 2 percent rise in Maori 16 year olds achieving NCEA Level 2 shows we are moving in the right direction, however this is just the beginning, says BusinessNZ.
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Labour’s proposal of a centralised buying agency for electricity could only bring electricity prices down through massive taxpayer subsidies, says BusinessNZ.
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The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast indicates a finely balanced New Zealand economy, with positive economic data, but with some risks remaining.
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The service sector continued to show a pick-up in expansion, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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ExportNZ says Callaghan Innovation, the new Crown Entity that is aiming to increase both public and private investment in research to grow more innovative exports, should ensure it is focused on business needs.
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BusinessNZ and ManufacturingNZ welcome plans by the Government to make it easier for local firms to participate in Government tenders.
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Fonterra’s commitment to invest $20 million over 10 years in a waterways conservation partnership with DOC demonstrates a recognition by business of its dependence and impact on ecosystem services says the Sustainable Business Council.
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The Government’s final report under the Business Growth Agenda lists useful undertakings to enable better access to capital, says BusinessNZ.
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The service sector showed a pick-up in expansion for the start of 2013, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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New Zealand’s manufacturing sector started 2013 with an encouraging result, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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The service sector continues to see its level of expansion slip lower, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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More funding and focus on apprenticeships is the right approach, says BusinessNZ.
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