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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 >>

New BusinessNZ Chief Executive

Monday, 19 August 2024, 10:13 am | BusinessNZ

The BusinessNZ Board has appointed Katherine Rich as new Chief Executive of BusinessNZ. More >>

Entries Are Now Open For The Bill Toft Award

Monday, 15 July 2024, 12:36 pm | BusinessNZ

The Award is to be used for advancing the skills, experience, or other contribution to professional development as a broadcaster. The Bill Toft Award for broadcasters working in online or broadcasting media in New Zealand. More >>

Health And Safety Deserve Better

Friday, 14 June 2024, 11:04 am | BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ is supportive of the consultation on work health and safety announced today by the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety. More >>

Overseas Investment Changes A Good Start

Thursday, 6 June 2024, 1:41 pm | BusinessNZ

The Government’s steps toward an easier overseas investment process are a good start but more, fundamental change is required, Says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope. More >>

BusinessNZ Welcomes Moves Towards Improved Holidays Legislation

Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 3:02 pm | BusinessNZ

Chief Executive Kirk Hope said BusinessNZ had worked well with officials, businesses and employees in providing advice to the Government on potential changes to the Holidays Act, including moving to an accruals-based system for implementation. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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