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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 >>
Better Employment Law Will Support Job Growth
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 10:10 am | BusinessNZ
Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says the Bill, which passed its third reading last night, addresses real-world issues facing employers and workers, and supports a more flexible and confident economy. More >>
Amid Tough Energy Decisions, LNG Plan Has Potential
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 12:50 pm | BusinessNZ
As everyone is finding out the hard way, energy is not 'a nice to have' but a critical service that enables economic activity and social wellbeing. Without reliable and affordable energy, growth and investment stall. More >>
Standards Announcement Welcomed By BusinessNZ
Monday, 9 February 2026, 1:48 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ will continue to monitor this issue to ensure that Standards New Zealand is adequately funded to ensure this never happens again and that NZ can play its part in global standards development. More >>
NZ-India FTA: An Early Summer Gift For Exporters
Monday, 22 December 2025, 7:06 pm | BusinessNZ
ExportNZ acknowledges the hard work of both the New Zealand and Indian negotiators and congratulates both sides on reaching this significant milestone. More >>
BusinessNZ Planning Forecast: Economy Lifts, But Structural Risks Cannot Be Ignored
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 11:21 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Economist John Pask says the recovery is welcome, but New Zealand is heading into a decade of difficult choices. More >>
Six-Month Checkups Prescribed For New Procurement Rules
Monday, 1 December 2025, 12:04 pm | BusinessNZ
Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says tracking the compliance and impact of recently announced changes to the government procurement process is a new, and logical, step in the process. More >>
Industry Initiative Consults On Corporate PPA Template, Aimed At Boosting Knowledge And New Renewable Generation
Friday, 28 November 2025, 9:50 am | BusinessNZ
Corporate PPAs offer a significant opportunity to boost renewable electricity generation, helping to accelerate New Zealand towards a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. More >>
Crossroads: Business Demands Bold 2050 Plan
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 10:02 am | BusinessNZ
The report titled New Zealand 2050: A Long-Term Vision makes a case for a bipartisan national plan to redefine NZ’s competitiveness, social cohesion, and global standing by 2050. More >>
Gig Economy And More At Risk
Monday, 17 November 2025, 6:41 pm | BusinessNZ
Chief Executive Katherine Rich says BusinessNZ has been long calling for a commonsense approach to the gig economy. More >>
One Year On: Keeping Track Of Small Business Promises
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 8:38 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says extensive consultation between the BusinessNZ Network, Government and small businesses in 2024 led to a list of policy actions to pursue for each sector. More >>
Procurement Reboot Backs Kiwi Business
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 9:36 am | BusinessNZ
For a long time now, BusinessNZ has advocated for procurement rules that emphasise greater economic value to New Zealand, as well as the value provided over the lifetime of a contract, rather than simply a lowest-cost procurement model. More >>
