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Expert Group Formed To Investigate Safely Opening Trans-Tasman Travel

Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 5:46 pm | BusinessNZ

Plans for re-opening trans-Tasman travel are gathering momentum with the establishment of a new business-led expert group to investigate and develop recommended solutions for the safe reopening of borders between Australia and New Zealand. Today the Australia ... More >>

National’s Support Ideas Sensible

Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 4:02 pm | BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ says National’s proposals for business support would help build investment and confidence. Chief Executive Kirk Hope says National’s proposals for cash grants, low-interest loans and a higher cap on depreciation are sensible options. National ... More >>

New Future Energy Leader Made In New Zealand

Monday, 4 May 2020, 3:08 pm | BusinessNZ

The World Energy Council's Future Energy Leader - 100 Programme (FEL-100) has named Dr Steve Heinen as New Zealand’s new representative. The FEL Board Nominations Committee selected 41 representatives from around the world from more than 350 highly ... More >>

Interest-free Loans For A Year Helpful Support

Friday, 1 May 2020, 1:54 pm | BusinessNZ

Interest-free loans for a year are a helpful support for small businesses, says BusinessNZ. The Government’s Small Business Cashflow Scheme announced today will ensure loans of $10,000 and payments of $1,800 per full-time employee that will be ... More >>

ACC Delay In Invoicing Welcomed

Friday, 17 April 2020, 1:32 pm | BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ has welcomed ACC’s decision to delay invoicing by three months to help businesses cope with the impact of Covid-19. Invoices for ACC levies in the 2020/21 financial year will now be sent out in October instead of July. BusinessNZ Chief ... More >>

PMI And PSI Surveys Postponed

Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 2:16 pm | BusinessNZ

Unfortunately, the March Business NZ-BNZ PMI and PSI will not be produced. In deference to our business community, which is currently under unprecedented stress, we have decided that conducting these surveys at this time would be inappropriate. Similarly, ... More >>

Business Must Pass On Full Wage Subsidies, Extra Measures Applauded

Saturday, 28 March 2020, 3:44 pm | BusinessNZ

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Business Central is echoing the Government’s call for employers to ensure they pass on the wage subsidies to all their employees. "The vast majority of businesses will be doing the right thing and passing on ... More >>

Government, Banks Unite Against Covid-19

Tuesday, 24 March 2020, 5:57 pm | BusinessNZ

The Government’s announcement of a $6.25 billion Business Finance Guarantee Scheme for small and medium-sized businesses is a great example of collaboration in a time of crisis, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. "It’s great to see the ... More >>

Business Support Covid-19

Monday, 23 March 2020, 4:51 pm | BusinessNZ

New Covid-19 alert levels give us the best chance of keeping people alive and getting back to normal as soon as possible, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says. "Although businesses are required to close, it is reassuring that wage subsidies have been ... More >>

Covid-19: Time To Support Kiwi Businesses

Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 2:09 pm | BusinessNZ

The government’s unveiling of a $12.1 billion Covid-19 relief package is a positive move for business, Buy NZ Made executive director Ryan Jennings says. "This rescue plan is to save businesses and their employees in the face of significant ... More >>

Business Support Package Welcomed

Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 2:06 pm | BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the business continuity package announced by the Government will substantially help businesses keep operating through the period of the coronavirus outbreak. He said the wage support and tax measures were well-focused ... More >>

Sir Rob Fenwick, Sustainable Business Visionary And Environmentalist

Wednesday, 11 March 2020, 5:26 pm | BusinessNZ

A founder member of the Sustainable Business Council, Sir Rob Fenwick has left us with a living legacy says SBC’s Executive Director Mike Burrell. ‘Sir Rob helped lay the foundation for mainstreaming sustainability within New Zealand business. ... More >>

Support For Business Welcomed

Monday, 9 March 2020, 4:59 pm | BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ has welcomed news that the Government will introduce a targeted wage subsidy for businesses hurt by Coronavirus. Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the whole BusinessNZ Network had been involved, with business organisations EMA, Business Central, ... More >>

Protestors Must Be Held Accountable For Harm

Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 9:55 am | BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ says pressure groups who undertake illegal demonstrations should be treated like any other group and held accountable for their actions. The protest action overnight occupying an OMV gas exploration rig off the Taranaki coast was illegal, highly irresponsible ... More >>

Fuel Market Competition Questions

Thursday, 27 February 2020, 2:37 pm | BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ says legislation requiring more transparent petrol pricing will probably be well-received, but there are concerns about the market study that prompted it. The Government has announced it is drafting a Fuel Market Bill to introduce requirements ... More >>