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
Business NZ has welcomed steps towards accurate reporting on sustainability.
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Business NZ has launched a set of proposals for tackling New Zealand’s big challenge – productivity.
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A relaxation of New Zealand’s Migrant Investment Policy has been welcomed by Business NZ.
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A new approach to migrant workers has been welcomed by Business NZ.
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The service sector continues to show contraction, but new business levels may provide better results in the months ahead, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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Manufacturing activity continued to climb out of the depths of contraction with the highest overall activity level in nine months, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Envirostep – a business environmental assessment tool launched today by Commerce Minister Simon Power – comes at an opportune time for business.
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Business NZ says the Government’s medium term plan for economic growth is relevant and timely.
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New Zealand has scored highly in a survey of international trade.
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Export NZ welcomes the recent announcement that the Government is extending its short-term trade credit insurance guarantee for exporters by $100 million.
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The service sector remains in the shadows, but activity doesn’t appear to be getting any darker, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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The latest report on local authorities’ administration of the Resource Management Act shows the need for streamlining of the Act’s processes, says Business NZ.
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Although manufacturing activity experienced a slightly larger decrease in activity in May, the sector generally remains in a tight band of performance since the start of the year, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Business NZ has welcomed the appointment of a working group to review the Holidays Act 2003.
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Export NZ is welcoming greater trade access to Malaysia following the conclusion of the Malaysia - New Zealand free trade agreement negotiations.
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The 2009 Budget is noteworthy for reining in growth in Government spending, according to Business NZ.
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Commerce Commission findings show more competition is needed in the electricity market, says Business NZ.
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Getting more women directors in New Zealand companies is a great opportunity for New Zealand business, according to Business NZ and the Institute of Directors.
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The service sector took a turn for the worst in April, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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Manufacturing had its second consecutive improvement in April, although the sector continues to remain in contraction, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Good workplace communication is part of the reason for today’s better than expected unemployment figures, says Business NZ.
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The decision to extend the job support scheme to medium sized businesses makes sense, says Business NZ.
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Small and start-up exporters must not be allowed to fall through the cracks in the wake of the Government’s changes to business assistance programmes, says Business NZ.
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Manufacturing activity was still contracting during March, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Business NZ says our changed position on greenhouse gas emissions gives us room to move on emissions trading.
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WELLINGTON — The Furniture Association of New Zealand is concerned to hear of the "toxic sofa" situation in the UK.
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AUCKLAND — The environment for enterprise would be boosted by the One Auckland recommendations of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance, says Business NZ.
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As the entry deadline for the New Zealand International Business Awards approaches, Business NZ says they will provide timely learning opportunities, as well as a valuable prize for the winner.
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Business NZ says the offer by a number of polytechnics to support the 9-day fortnight is helpful.
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Last month manufacturing declined to its second lowest level on record.[1] The BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) for February was 38.6.
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Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says there are some misconceptions around the outcomes of last week’s jobs summit.
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A look at the real unemployment figures for New Zealand show we are far better off than commentators are claiming.
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Business NZ’s quarterly Economic Conditions Index has hit the second lowest level since the Index began in 2000.
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New Zealand businesses are displaying enormous commitment to their apprentices and trainees, a Business NZ survey has found.
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A Business NZ survey suggests the credit crunch may not be as widespread as thought.
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A review of the electricity sector recommends a new approach to regulation.
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Business NZ supports the principle of including property rights in the Bill of Rights Act.
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Last month was the worst ever surveyed in the service sector.
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Export NZ endorses the New Zealand International Business Awards announced by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise today.
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Manufacturing activity got off to a poor start in 2009 with continued contraction in the sector, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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The Government’s small business relief package will directly help many firms’ cashflow problems says Business NZ.
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The service sector remained weak through to the end of 2008, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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New Zealand is likely to gain from a free trade deal with Korea, says Business NZ.
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Manufacturing in December improved from its lowest ever level (in the previous month, November 2008) but continued its lacklustre performance, reaching only 42.5, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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The demise of Ferrit may have seemed ominous for the Kiwi online sales experience, but a Buy NZ Made website is showing the concept can succeed.
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The government's announcement today of increases to ACC levies are unfortunate says Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly.
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There’s not much Christmas cheer for the service sector, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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The Buy NZ Made campaign will continue to promote New Zealand products.
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The incoming Government shows it has listened to the key problems facing small businesses in moving with urgency on a 90-day trial period, says Business NZ.
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The Buy NZ Made campaign is going strong and is under no threat of closure.
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The Reserve Banks decision to drop the OCR 1.5 basis points was appropriate in light of recent events says Business NZ Chief Executive Phil OReilly.
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Business NZ’s briefing advice to the incoming Government is based on the reality of the present and likely future economic downturn.
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Local authorities have strayed, at great cost, far beyond their core role of providing certain vital services to their local communities, according to a new report released today by the Local Government Forum.
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The inclusive approach to support party arrangements and Cabinet appointments by Prime Minister-elect John Key are a good portent for stable business, says Business NZ.
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The Local Government Forum welcomes Rodney Hides appointments as Minister of Local Government and Minister for Regulatory Reform, said Don Nicolson, Chairman of the Local Government Forum.
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Decisions made by the incoming Government signal a fundamental change in attitude to government spending, says Business NZ.
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New Zealand’s manufacturing sector has mirrored offshore results, with activity falling to a record low in October, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Business NZ today released recommendations for improving New Zealand’s growth prospects in the light of the global financial crisis.
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Today’s one per cent reduction in the Official Cash Rate will be good for business confidence and is a reasonable move, says Business NZ.
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The service sector remains weak, dropping to its second lowest result since the survey began, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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CANTERBURY — Business NZ welcomes the appointment of Dr Rod Carr as Vice-Chancellor of Canterbury University.
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New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains in contraction, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Big promises and scant detail in Labours economic rescue package do disservice to business and the economy, says Business NZ.
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Business NZ has congratulated the country’s economic development agency, NZTE, for its win at the World Trade Promotion Organisation (WTPO) Awards.
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Export NZ is pleased to announce Ken Stevens as the chairman of its new national board.
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Tax still the biggest problem for NZ business.
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The Government has done the right thing in inviting public consultation on restructuring and redundancy, says Business NZ.
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The latest Global Competitiveness Report shows New Zealand in 24th place among 130 countries, the same ranking as last year.
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Promotional material on Labour Department research on work-life balance released today implies more employers are offering flexible hours because of legislation passed earlier this year.
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Business NZ has described National’s tax & KiwiSaver policies as generally sensible and on the right path given current economic circumstances.
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Employers will balk at the projected 62 per cent increase in the average ACC work levy over the next five years, says Business NZ.
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The red ink revealed in today’s Pre-election Economic & Fiscal Update brings a need to focus on the quality of government spending, says Business NZ.
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While there’s much to commend in National’s research, science & technology policy, including more funding for basic research, business will hold some concern about plans to cut back the recently introduced R&D tax credit, says Business NZ.
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The prospect of a free-trade deal with the US, under P4, is some of the best news exporters could be hoping for, says Business NZ.
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Government proposals to improve the skill levels of under-18 year olds are a definite step forward but leave a number of key questions unanswered, says Business NZ.
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‘Planning’ may be dismissed as an unsexy topic by many businesses, but those who plan don’t think so.
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Service sector activity is still contracting amidst tough operating conditions, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains in contraction for the fourth consecutive month, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Last night’s passing of the emissions trading bill in a near-empty House was a graphic example of poor law-making, says Business NZ.
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Major players in the ICT sector met in Wellington yesterday to discuss setting up an information communications technology (ICT) industry body association.
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New Zealand’s immigration policy needs to take account of the intense international competition for skilled migrants, says Business NZ.
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The addition of an amendment to the Employment Breaks & Infant Feeding Bill relating to KiwiSaver that is being rammed through Parliament is opposed by both employers and employees, says EMA Northern Chief Executive Alasdair Thompson.
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Politics has triumphed over sensible policy development around emissions trading, says Business NZ.
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Business NZ is welcoming greater trade access to the Asia-Pacific region following conclusion of the ASEAN – Australia -- New Zealand free trade agreement negotiations.
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The 2008 Business NZ Election Conference will again bring together all the politicians that will have most influence on business issues after the election.
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Business NZ has responded to the Greens request for the public to help them decide whether to support Labours proposed emissions trading scheme.
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Service sector activity has improved slightly from its worst result in June, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
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Reports that an emissions trading scheme could spark a new round of Treaty compensations show there’s a need for more work on the Emissions Trading Bill, says Business NZ.
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The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development welcomes National's policy to drop a proposed 10 year ban on building new base load thermal power generation.
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New Zealand’s manufacturing sector made a slight comeback in July, but activity levels are still contracting, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Business will be holding Parliament and Ministers to their word regarding compliance costs created by new immigration law, says Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly.
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Today’s failure of the Doha Round to reach an agreed deal means a renewed focus on bilateral and multilateral agreements is now needed, Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly said today.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Furniture manufacturers welcome the decision by the Commerce Commission to prosecute a New Plymouth furniture company under the Fair Trading Act for falsely declaring furniture of mixed origin and assembled in Zealand as New Zealand-made.
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“National’s employment relations policy has the capacity to deliver economic growth if partnered with other pro-growth policies, says Business NZ.
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The differences between Australia’s planned emissions trading scheme and New Zealand’s make them incompatible, and they could not work together as one, says Business NZ.
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Business is supportive of the principles outlined today in the National Party’s ACC policy, says Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly.
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New Zealand businesses are spending greater amounts to upskill their staff, according to the latest Skills and Training Survey.
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Activity in the service sector has reached its lowest level since the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) began.
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Plans to change the way employers pay KiwiSaver contributions reveal how little the government understands about the basics of its own savings scheme, says Business NZ.
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New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to weaken in June to reach one of its lowest levels of activity since the survey began, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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