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NZ Economy: Holding Pattern
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 7:44 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says after a tough year in business, there are still reasons to be optimistic. More >>
BusinessNZ Welcomes Fresh Marsden Fund Focus
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 6:53 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ welcomes updates to research science and innovation funding via the Marsden Fund, allowing focused investment in things that will better strengthen our economy. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says support for research and development is ... More >>
ANZLF Steering Committee Celebrates 20 Years Of Trans-Tasman Leadership
Friday, 29 November 2024, 9:07 pm | BusinessNZ
The ANZLF Steering Committee is committed to driving positive outcomes for both Australia and New Zealand. Established earlier this year, it is a key component of the ANZLF’s renewed strategic direction. More >>
Gas Report: A Once In A Generation Problem
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5:23 pm | BusinessNZ
The Gas Industry Company (New Zealand’s gas market regulator) has commissioned Ernest & Young to model four scenarios to test a range of outcomes to better understand the future of gas supply and demand in New Zealand. More >>
COP29 Strikes Carbon Credit Deal
Monday, 25 November 2024, 1:04 pm | BusinessNZ
All 196 parties present have agreed to a final version of Article 6 of the COP29 Agreement. BEC Executive Director Tina Schirr says the outcome will help achieve New Zealand's climate goals. More >>
Improving Regulatory Oversight Welcomed
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 1:59 pm | BusinessNZ
"Our members have consistently called for something to be done about poor regulations holding back many businesses from achieving profitability. They know that excessive regulation holds back productivity and wage growth." More >>
Small Business Welcome New Procurement Rules
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 10:22 am | BusinessNZ
Chief Executive Katherine Rich says many businesses supply goods and services to government agencies and can experience hardship from late payment times. More >>
Gulf State Trade Deal Unlocks New Region
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:43 am | BusinessNZ
Executive Director Josh Tan says the agreement with the Gulf States will streamline processes to get New Zealand products on shelves in the Gulf sooner. More >>
Gulf State Trade Deal To Grow Economy
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:28 am | BusinessNZ
This deal will help meet the ambitious target set by the Government to double export value by 2034, Chief Executive Katherine Rich says. More >>
Easing The Small Business Burden
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 11:22 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the BusinessNZ Network, in collaboration with the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, hosted roundtables across the country to bring small businesses and Government together. More >>
Welcoming Investment
Monday, 14 October 2024, 10:24 am | BusinessNZ
The Government has indicated it will change the Overseas Investment Act and the policy settings for foreign investment, within the next year. More >>
Energy Policy A Boost To Business Confidence
Friday, 11 October 2024, 11:47 am | BusinessNZ
Executive Director Tina Schirr welcomes the Government's approach in addressing the energy trilemma - sustainability, security and equity - as the road to affordability, and encourages everyone to take a broader view of the energy equation. More >>
ACC Accounts Under Pressure
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 3:05 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ’s submission on ACC’s levy-setting for 2025-28 notes that some ACC Accounts are currently underfunded, a situation which will lead to unjustified pressure on future levy payers. More >>
Getting The Fast-Track Ball Rolling
Monday, 7 October 2024, 12:31 pm | BusinessNZ
Chief Executive Katherine Rich says businesses will be pleased to see a wide range of projects across critical areas like renewable energy, housing, roads and mining included. More >>
Entries Are Open For Bill Toft Award
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 5:03 pm | BusinessNZ
The Award is to be used for advancing the skills, experience, or other contribution to professional development as a broadcaster. More >>
Entries Are Open For Bill Toft Award
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 3:19 pm | BusinessNZ
The Bill Toft Memorial Fund in 2024 will consider applications for a grant of $5,000 for broadcasters working in online or broadcasting media in New Zealand. More >>
NZ Economy: Flicker Of Light
Friday, 27 September 2024, 7:53 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says there are a number of indicators that suggest we are close to, or possibly past, the worst of the economic downturn. More >>
NZ Economy: Flicker Of Light
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 12:51 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says there are a number of indicators that suggest we are close to, or possibly past, the worst of the economic downturn. More >>
Business Urges A Global-facing CER Partnership
Monday, 23 September 2024, 11:46 am | BusinessNZ
The Dialogue provided an opportunity to explore the future development of the CER framework, including the Single Economic Market (SEM) agenda, the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTMRA) and the CER Investment Protocol, and to discuss collaboration ... More >>
Contracting Move Welcomed
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 9:41 pm | BusinessNZ
Having clarity around the distinctions will enable more businesses to use new, innovative business models involving contractors where appropriate. More >>