Celebrating 25 Years of Scoop
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register BusinessNZ for InfoPages here.
BusinessNZ - Latest News [Page 2]
BusinessNZ Network Achieves Net Carbon Zero
Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 10:22 am | BusinessNZ
While many are watching COP 28 in Dubai, including a first-ever global stocktake on progress towards meeting the Paris Climate Change Agreement, here in New Zealand the BusinessNZ Network is playing its part, having achieved net carbon zero status. ... More >>
Step In Right Direction For Energy Sector
Saturday, 25 November 2023, 1:47 pm | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council extends congratulations to new Ministers Hon Simeon Brown, Minister for Energy and Transport, Hon Shane Jones, Minister for Resources and Associate Minister for Energy, and Hon Simon Watts, Minister for Climate Change. ... More >>
NZ Economy: Under The Pump
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 10:56 am | BusinessNZ
The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows New Zealand’s economy is under pressure from factors both domestic and abroad, with only marginal growth expected in the next 12 months. BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says that while business ... More >>
National’s Policies Focus On Growing The Economy
Friday, 22 September 2023, 12:57 pm | BusinessNZ
National’s ‘Rebuilding the economy’ plan is well-focused on key economic issues, containing several policies recommended by BusinessNZ, says BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard. Policy directions such as returning to a single inflation mandate ... More >>
Exports crucial to economy: ExportNZ pre-election report
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 7:20 pm | BusinessNZ
ExportNZ’s 2023 pre-election report sets out the state of play for the sector and invites the next government to collaborate further on challenges facing businesses. Executive Director Josh Tan says exporting is crucial to the success of New Zealand’s ... More >>
NZ 2050: We’re In It Together
Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 6:50 am | BusinessNZ
What could the future of New Zealand look like if businesses and government worked closer together to tackle critical issues of the 21st century? BusinessNZ has today released a green paper prepared by independent economic consultancy Sense Partners, ... More >>
Charging Ahead: BEC Sheds Light On Energy Matters
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 6:32 am | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) has outlined core competencies and areas of concern for the energy sector as part of its 2023 election briefing document, launched today. Executive Director Tina Schirr says the briefing highlights key issues as ... More >>
Entries Open For Bill Toft Award
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 11:10 am | BusinessNZ
Entries are now open for the Bill Toft Award. The Bill Toft Memorial Fund in 2023 will award a grant of $5,000 to a broadcaster working in online or broadcasting media in New Zealand The Award is to be used for advancing the skills, experience, or other ... More >>
NZ-EU Free Trade Welcomed
Monday, 10 July 2023, 11:21 am | BusinessNZ
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed with the European Union will deliver significant outcomes for selected sectors, but falls short of the high quality Agreement New Zealand signed with the UK, Export NZ says. Executive Director Josh Tan says the ... More >>
Contractor Policy Has Merit
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 11:36 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ agrees with a policy proposal to clarify in law the distinction between contractors and employees. Commenting on an election policy released by ACT today, BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard said the issue was a significant one ... More >>
Greedflation Report: Prices Rising With Costs
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 10:56 am | BusinessNZ
New research by Sense Partners into increasing costs show that while the price of goods and services have increased across the board, inflated profits are not the driving force in New Zealand. The report released today, Greedflation in New Zealand? ... More >>
New Chair For Local Government Forum
Monday, 15 May 2023, 4:37 pm | BusinessNZ
Matt Cowley is the new Chair of the Local Government Forum, a group of major business organisations with an interest in promoting efficient and effective local government. Mr Cowley is Chief Executive of Tauranga Business Chamber and a Director of the New ... More >>
NZ Economy: Challenges Abound
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 5:01 pm | BusinessNZ
The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows New Zealand’s economy continues to face pressure from within and further abroad, increasing chances of recession. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says some of these pressures are beyond our ... More >>
Our Sustainable Energy Future: Cost And Compromise
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 6:11 am | BusinessNZ
The Business Energy Council (BEC) says several reports released this week show the need to carefully consider trade-offs as we move toward a more sustainable energy future. BEC Executive Director Tina Schirr says the long-awaited release of New Zealand’s ... More >>
Help Wanted: Quarter-million Worker Shortfall By 2048
Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 7:16 am | BusinessNZ
New research shows New Zealand’s need for workers will outstrip supply by a quarter of a million people by 2048, BusinessNZ says. Sense Partners’ The future of workforce supply, a new report commissioned by BusinessNZ, shows that without policy changes ... More >>
Recovery Visa A Good First Step
Friday, 24 February 2023, 11:17 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ says the Recovery Visa announced by Government today is a positive first step, but further work on immigration policies is needed to ensure international skills are able to support recovery efforts. The new 6-month visa which became available ... More >>
Winds Of Change For Energy Sector
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 4:27 pm | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) welcomes the Government’s release on the development of offshore renewable energy infrastructure, including wind farms. BEC Executive Director Tina Schirr says developing renewable energy projects such as offshore wind ... More >>
NZ Made Day Just One Week Away
Monday, 14 November 2022, 11:08 am | BusinessNZ
November 21 is New Zealand Made Day. This year, Kiwis are encouraged to buy at least one locally-made item from participating retailers and manufacturers to give businesses a boost in the lead up to Christmas. Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane Ambler says ... More >>
Pause For Thought: Govt’s New Biofuel Timeline
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 1:03 pm | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council supports the Government’s decision to introduce more clean fuels to New Zealand’s energy mix but says there is still much to consider before the new 2024 deadline. Executive Director Tina Schirr says designing and building ... More >>
Energy Market Review: More Renewables, Competition
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 12:22 pm | BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) welcomes the second phase of the Electricity Authority’s wholesale market review. Executive Director Tina Schirr says an efficient electricity system is vital for a competitive economy, and that a recently-commissioned ... More >>
