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Solid start to 2019
Monday, 18 February 2019, 10:38 am | BusinessNZ
New Zealand’s services sector experienced an increase in expansion levels for the first month of 2019, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for January was 56.3, which was 3.1 points up from December (A PSI ... More >>
Climate change concern rising, but plastics top of mind
Tuesday, 12 February 2019, 6:58 pm | BusinessNZ
For the first time in 10 years, New Zealanders’ concern about climate change has tipped 50%, according to new research by Colmar Brunton. More >>
Compulsory Fair Pay Agreements risky for economic growth
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 9:23 am | BusinessNZ
The Fair Pay Agreements report released today proposes a system of industry-wide collective agreements for New Zealand workplaces. More >>
Steady ETS development
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 7:21 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement of the first tranche of decisions from the ongoing development of the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme. More >>
Positive changes to Employment Bill
Tuesday, 27 November 2018, 1:52 pm | BusinessNZ
Changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill will make parts of the legislation more acceptable to business. More >>
Proposed ACC levy reduction welcomed
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 12:16 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed proposed lower ACC levies for businesses in 2019-21, as outlined in ACC’s recent Discussion Document. More >>
World energy leaders arrive in Wellington, NZ
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 11:08 am | BusinessNZ
More than 200 energy sector leaders from around the world and New Zealand have started arriving in Wellington ahead of tomorrow’s Asia Pacific Energy Leaders’ Summit. More >>
New Zealand 18th most competitive
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 9:56 am | BusinessNZ
New Zealand is the 18th most competitive nation in the world, according to the Global Competitiveness Index. More >>
NZ dollar dips below 49 British pence
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 11:37 am | BusinessNZ
Oct. 11 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell below 49 British pence for the first time since the 2016 Brexit referendum on optimism a deal will be within reach by next week. More >>
Govt has listened to small business about innovation
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 11:02 am | BusinessNZ
Government has listened to the views of smaller businesses in designing its research and development tax credit scheme, says BusinessNZ. More >>
Good growth but international risks
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 10:21 am | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the September 2018 quarter shows continued growth but with some easing expected. More >>
Electricity sector review highlights strengths and needs
Tuesday, 11 September 2018, 4:13 pm | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council has welcomed MBIE’s review of the New Zealand electricity sector. More >>
Employment bill still harmful, oppressive
Monday, 10 September 2018, 10:22 am | BusinessNZ
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill as reported back to Parliament today remains harmful and oppressive, says BusinessNZ. More >>
Planning for low-emissions economy
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 2:14 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s report on moving to a low-emissions economy. More >>
Receiving entries for broadcasting awards
Wednesday, 22 August 2018, 12:05 pm | BusinessNZ
The Bill Toft Memorial Fund awards a grant of $5,000 for broadcasters working in online or broadcasting media in New Zealand More >>
BusinessNZ welcomes micro-credentials
Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 11:52 am | BusinessNZ
A micro-credential system introduced by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority will help ensure that New Zealand businesses can access employees with the skills they need in a world that is rapidly changing, says BusinessNZ. More >>
New Book an Insight into NZ Businesses
Friday, 29 June 2018, 8:43 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ is welcoming a new reference book that offers an insight into the New Zealand business scene. More >>
BusinessNZ welcomes climate thaw
Friday, 15 June 2018, 3:34 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s announcement that the National Party has taken a significant step toward a bipartisan approach to climate change policy. More >>
Sustainable Business Council welcomes bi-partisan approach
Friday, 15 June 2018, 2:21 pm | BusinessNZ
Sustainable Business Council welcomes offer of bi-partisan approach to climate change The Sustainable Business Council is welcoming the National Party’s offer to work constructively with the government on climate change policy. More >>
Entries open for broadcasting awards
Monday, 11 June 2018, 1:28 pm | BusinessNZ
The Bill Toft Memorial Fund awards a grant of $5,000 for broadcasters working in online or broadcasting media in New Zealand More >>
