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NZ Economy: Constraints To Growth
Thursday, 24 June 2021, 9:25 am | BusinessNZ
Indicators during the June quarter show the economy bouncing back, although with constraints building. The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows GDP figures holding up well, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. The BusinessNZ Economic Conditions ... More >>
Further Border Exemptions And Visa Extensions Welcomed
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 8:56 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ welcomes the extension of visas, deferral of the three year stand down and border exemptions for the dairy industry. "It is good to see Government recognising that immigration is critical to our export-led recovery. Skill shortages ... More >>
Latest Figures For Goods Trade Both Positive And Cautionary
Friday, 28 May 2021, 4:45 pm | BusinessNZ
NZUS Council executive director Jordan Small says the story from the latest update to the monthly goods trade data is both a positive and cautionary one. Mr Small says the overall 12-month picture for our goods exports to the U.S. is positive, with ... More >>
NZUS Council Welcomes Increased Cooperation With New US Administration
Monday, 17 May 2021, 4:50 pm | BusinessNZ
The NZUS Council Executive Director Jordan Small said recent positive discussions and cooperation on trade, the US support for IP waivers for vaccines, and the Christchurch Call show that a strong agenda is forming between the New Zealand Government and ... More >>
ExportNZ Welcomes Trade Missions And Trade Focus
Thursday, 13 May 2021, 3:58 pm | BusinessNZ
ExportNZ welcomes Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern’s announcement today that she will be leading a trade mission to Australia in July and that Trade Minister Damien O’Connor will be heading to the UK and Brussels in June to pursue the FTA negotiations ... More >>
Family Reunification Key To Retaining Skills
Monday, 19 April 2021, 10:31 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement of increased border exceptions to allow family reunification for some migrant workers in NZ. The exceptions will be for the families of health care workers and of a small number of high-skilled workers in ... More >>
Better Law-making Sought By Business
Thursday, 8 April 2021, 3:08 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ says a move to improve law-making is well overdue. Today the Regulatory Standards Bill was drawn from the members’ ballot in Parliament. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the Bill would be welcomed by the business sector which ... More >>
Trans-Tasman Bubble A Significant Breakthrough For Business
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 4:05 pm | BusinessNZ
The announcement a Trans-Tasman bubble will go ahead this month is a win for businesses on both sides of the ditch, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. The Government today announced the resumption of quarantine free travel between New Zealand and ... More >>
Minimum Wage Not The Only Problem
Thursday, 1 April 2021, 10:35 am | BusinessNZ
Today’s increase in the minimum wage is not the only problem facing small businesses, says BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the minimum wage rise that takes effect today is just one of several new obligations looming for small businesses, ... More >>
BusinessNZ’s Response To Climate Consultation
Monday, 29 March 2021, 2:22 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ’s response to the Climate Change Commission’s first package of draft advice to Government stresses the important role of business in achieving emissions reductions. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it supports New Zealand’s ... More >>
NZ Economy: Managing Risks
Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 3:09 pm | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the March 2021 quarter shows the economy in a holding pattern. The BusinessNZ Economic Conditions Index currently sits at 11 for the March 2021 quarter, down 2 on the previous quarter and up 17 on a year ago ... More >>
Aviation Support A Win For Exporters
Monday, 22 March 2021, 10:20 am | BusinessNZ
The government’s extension of the aviation relief package to the end of October gives certainty to under pressure exporters, ExportNZ Executive Director Catherine Beard says. In March 2020, the Government set aside $600 million for an aviation ... More >>
Wage Subsidy Returns
Wednesday, 3 March 2021, 12:38 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement that the Wage Subsidy will be available nationwide from this week. Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the extension of the Wage Subsidy recognised the loss of revenue experienced by businesses in other parts of ... More >>
Flexi-wage Expansion Will Lift Business Confidence, Employment
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 1:08 pm | BusinessNZ
The government’s support package to assist businesses in hiring at least 40,000 people impacted by Covid-19 will boost business confidence and get unemployed Kiwis back into work, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. Changes to the flexi-wage ... More >>
Steady Minimum Wage Rate A Reasonable Move
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 3:01 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ is expressing caution on plans to raise the minimum wage next year. The Government has confirmed it will increase the rate to $20 per hour from 1 April 2021. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says Covid-19 has reduced the earning ability ... More >>
NZ Economy Better Than Expected
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 12:06 pm | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the December 2020 quarter shows the economy in better shape than expected following Covid-19’s massive hit mid-year. It shows a bounce-back after the 11 percent GDP drop over the June quarter, suggesting a V-shaped ... More >>
Covid Resurgence Support Will Boost Business Confidence
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 1:03 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope has welcomed extensive All of Government planning in the event of a community case of Covid-19 during the holiday period. The Government has announced support for affected businesses if there is a resurgence of Covid-19, ... More >>
Automated Trademark Breach Tool Goes Live
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 12:20 pm | BusinessNZ
Buy NZ Made and Arcanum have partnered to launch Logo Hunter , an automated trademark identification tool. Arcanum’s AI-powered search tool allows companies to control who is using their logo without permission. An automated search allows users to receive ... More >>
Border Critical To Economic Recovery
Monday, 7 December 2020, 3:59 pm | BusinessNZ
Companies need a risk mitigation and management approach to the border to enable skilled workers, customers and investors to come to New Zealand, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. BusinessNZ's Border Survey , released today, shows companies ... More >>
BEC Welcomes The Reappointment Of Minister Of Energy And Resources
Monday, 2 November 2020, 1:30 pm | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) has welcomed the reappointment of Dr Megan Woods to the role of Minister of Energy and Resources. BEC executive director Tina Schirr says she looks forward to continuing to work closely with the Minister. "BEC ... More >>
