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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 >>
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 >>
