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Foodstuffs Break-Up Proposal A Concerning Move By National
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 1:14 pm | BusinessNZ
"This is a very concerning move by the National Party and sends a chilling signal to businesses across New Zealand that the Government can break up businesses. It also sends the wrong signal to foreign investors looking to invest in New Zealand." More >>
Smarter Health Investment Critical To NZ's Future Prosperity: BusinessNZ
Monday, 14 September 2026, 7:12 am | BusinessNZ
Launching Health Priorities 2026, BusinessNZ says New Zealand's health system must be viewed not only as a social service, but as a key driver of economic productivity, workforce participation, and long-term fiscal sustainability. More >>
BusinessNZ Planning Forecast Shows Improved Economic Resilience
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 8:19 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Economist John Pask says despite an earlier dip, the economy is showing resilience across a range of indicators. More >>
Medicines Investment Would Pay For Itself And Strengthen NZ Economy: BusinessNZ
Monday, 7 September 2026, 2:06 pm | BusinessNZ
New Zealand is leaving billions of dollars in economic growth on the table by underinvesting in medicines, according to new analysis released today by BusinessNZ. More >>
New Zealand Has A Window To Build A More Competitive Economy, BusinessNZ Says
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 10:21 am | BusinessNZ
Releasing its Election Priorities 2026, Building Tomorrow's Economy, BusinessNZ has set out the constructive measures it says the next Government should adopt to build on that momentum rather than let it slip away. More >>
Stop The Flip-Flop: Energy Sector ‘Foundational’ To NZ Economy
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 7:34 am | BusinessNZ
New Zealand urgently needs an enduring national energy strategy that treats energy as foundational economic infrastructure and provides the certainty to deliver affordable, secure and sustainable energy for decades to come. More >>
The $9 Billion Export Hurdle: Sector Outlines Path To Unlock Economy
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 9:48 am | BusinessNZ
Tariffs may be easing, but other barriers persist. Exporters face an ever-growing range of certification requirements, technical standards, labelling rules, customs processes and differing regulations across markets. More >>
New Model Highlights $1.3 Trillion Energy Bill To 2050
Friday, 31 July 2026, 12:23 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) Policy Advisor Ben Young says meeting New Zealand’s future energy demand will require stable, predictable and permissive policy settings that give businesses the confidence to make generational investment decisions. More >>
End Of A 20-Year Headache: Broken Holidays Act Sent Packing
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 9:56 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the 2003 Act has been one of New Zealand’s most problematic pieces of employment legislation. More >>
Health And Safety Reforms Put The Focus Where It Belongs
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 5:29 pm | BusinessNZ
Chief Executive Katherine Rich says BusinessNZ's support for the legislation followed extensive consultation with small businesses across New Zealand. More >>
NZ Economy: No Strait Answers
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 12:06 pm | BusinessNZ
With inflation expectations remaining elevated and financial markets already pricing in further OCR increases, there is a growing possibility that interest rates will need to move higher. More >>
Gas Transition Plan Will Aid Critical Sectors
Monday, 25 May 2026, 3:18 pm | BusinessNZ
Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says until now, successive governments have pursued a net-zero goal without a workable transition plan that keeps businesses and jobs intact. More >>
Announced Investment In Education Will Bolster Reform
Monday, 18 May 2026, 7:51 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s Budget 2026 investment of $131.1 million into compulsory education, saying the package reinforces the importance of strong foundational learning for New Zealand’s long-term economic future. BusinessNZ Director ... More >>
BusinessNZ Backs Targeted Changes To Plant Rights
Friday, 15 May 2026, 4:22 pm | BusinessNZ
In kiwifruit alone, PVR varieties account for more than 70 percent of fruit export value, supporting thousands of jobs across growing, packing, logistics and marketing. More >>
More Bark, Less Bureaucracy For Animal And Plant Products
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 5:14 pm | BusinessNZ
Greater recognition of trusted overseas assessments and a more proportionate approach to lower-risk products should help reduce delays and compliance costs, while still maintaining confidence in the system. More >>
Senior Trans-Tasman Leaders Convene To Address Fuel Disruption And Strengthen Economic Resilience
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 7:29 pm | BusinessNZ
The roundtable identified a strong alignment between the two nations, noting that businesses in both Australia and New Zealand are facing consistent challenges. More >>
Gas Gaps And Supply Strain As Security Pressures Intensify
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 12:36 pm | BusinessNZ
"Affordability uncertainty, while still being a clear priority, has improved off the back of actions from industry and government, the bigger issue now is the growing supply & demand imbalances in the system." More >>
Support Transition Before We’re Gone: Latest Gas Report Calls For Govt Assistance
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 11:37 am | BusinessNZ
Businesses affected include critical sectors such as petrochemicals, fertilisers, manufacturing, wood processing, dairy processing, meat works and aluminium recycling. More >>
First City Deal: A Step Forward For Growth
Friday, 10 April 2026, 12:10 pm | BusinessNZ
If we want to see meaningful progress on infrastructure, we need frameworks that encourage collaboration, unlock funding, and focus on delivery. This agreement is a strong start. More >>
Gas Report Highlights Urgency Of Securing NZ’s Energy Transition
Friday, 13 March 2026, 11:46 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says a new report commissioned by natural gas industry body Gas Industry Co confirms that New Zealand faces a rapid and unprecedented decline in domestic gas supply. More >>
