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Entries Open For Bill Toft Award
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 11:10 am | BusinessNZ
Entries are now open for the Bill Toft Award. The Bill Toft Memorial Fund in 2023 will award a grant of $5,000 to a broadcaster working in online or broadcasting media in New Zealand The Award is to be used for advancing the skills, experience, or other ... More >>
NZ-EU Free Trade Welcomed
Monday, 10 July 2023, 11:21 am | BusinessNZ
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 ... More >>
Contractor Policy Has Merit
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 11:36 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ agrees with a policy proposal to clarify in law the distinction between contractors and employees. Commenting on an election policy released by ACT today, BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard said the issue was a significant one ... More >>
Greedflation Report: Prices Rising With Costs
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 10:56 am | BusinessNZ
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. The report released today, Greedflation in New Zealand? ... More >>
New Chair For Local Government Forum
Monday, 15 May 2023, 4:37 pm | BusinessNZ
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. Mr Cowley is Chief Executive of Tauranga Business Chamber and a Director of the New ... More >>
NZ Economy: Challenges Abound
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 5:01 pm | BusinessNZ
The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows New Zealand’s economy continues to face pressure from within and further abroad, increasing chances of recession. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says some of these pressures are beyond our ... More >>
Our Sustainable Energy Future: Cost And Compromise
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 6:11 am | BusinessNZ
The Business Energy Council (BEC) says several reports released this week show the need to carefully consider trade-offs as we move toward a more sustainable energy future. BEC Executive Director Tina Schirr says the long-awaited release of New Zealand’s ... More >>
Help Wanted: Quarter-million Worker Shortfall By 2048
Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 7:16 am | BusinessNZ
New research shows New Zealand’s need for workers will outstrip supply by a quarter of a million people by 2048, BusinessNZ says. Sense Partners’ The future of workforce supply, a new report commissioned by BusinessNZ, shows that without policy changes ... More >>
Recovery Visa A Good First Step
Friday, 24 February 2023, 11:17 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ says the Recovery Visa announced by Government today is a positive first step, but further work on immigration policies is needed to ensure international skills are able to support recovery efforts. The new 6-month visa which became available ... More >>
Winds Of Change For Energy Sector
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 4:27 pm | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) welcomes the Government’s release on the development of offshore renewable energy infrastructure, including wind farms. BEC Executive Director Tina Schirr says developing renewable energy projects such as offshore wind ... More >>
NZ Made Day Just One Week Away
Monday, 14 November 2022, 11:08 am | BusinessNZ
November 21 is New Zealand Made Day. This year, Kiwis are encouraged to buy at least one locally-made item from participating retailers and manufacturers to give businesses a boost in the lead up to Christmas. Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane Ambler says ... More >>
Pause For Thought: Govt’s New Biofuel Timeline
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 1:03 pm | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council supports the Government’s decision to introduce more clean fuels to New Zealand’s energy mix but says there is still much to consider before the new 2024 deadline. Executive Director Tina Schirr says designing and building ... More >>
Energy Market Review: More Renewables, Competition
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 12:22 pm | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) welcomes the second phase of the Electricity Authority’s wholesale market review. Executive Director Tina Schirr says an efficient electricity system is vital for a competitive economy, and that a recently-commissioned ... More >>
More Seasonal Workers Welcome
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 8:15 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s announcement of another 3000 places for seasonal workers to help ease workforce pressure, and would like to see the same done for more sectors. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says this afternoon’s announcement ... More >>
Traffic Lights Scrapped
Monday, 12 September 2022, 4:30 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s decision to remove the Covid-19 protection framework (traffic light system) and to drop broad-based restrictions. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says It’s encouraging to see Government putting trust ... More >>
Trans-Tasman Senior Leaders Gather To Identify Opportunities To Emerge Stronger Together Amidst Global Disruption
Thursday, 7 July 2022, 5:21 am | BusinessNZ
Over the next two days Australia’s top business and government leaders will meet with their Aotearoa New Zealand counterparts in Sydney for the 14th Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum. The Forum is the centrepiece for the ANZLF, a business-led ... More >>
Make Up Your Minds So NZ Competes For Workers Or Lose Out
Monday, 4 July 2022, 9:47 am | BusinessNZ
“New Zealand needs to make up its mind if it is open for business and remove any barriers to make it easy for people with the skills we need to come here to keep our schools, hospitals, hospitality and tourism ventures running,” says a frustrated ... More >>
NZ Economy: Prevailing Headwinds
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 11:45 am | BusinessNZ
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 ... More >>
ILO Findings Misinterpreted
Tuesday, 14 June 2022, 4:24 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ says the findings by the ILO regarding the New Zealand Government’s planned Fair Pay Agreements legislation have been misinterpreted by some commentators. The Conclusion reached by the ILO’s Committee on the Application of Standards (attached) ... More >>
Business Outlines Recommendations For Effective And Enduring Adaptation Response
Friday, 3 June 2022, 12:23 pm | BusinessNZ
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have made a series of recommendations for accelerating adaptation in Aotearoa New Zealand in their joint submission to the Government’s Draft National Adaptation Plan and ... More >>
