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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 >>
More Seasonal Workers Welcome
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 8:15 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s announcement of another 3000 places for seasonal workers to help ease workforce pressure, and would like to see the same done for more sectors. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says this afternoon’s announcement ... More >>
Traffic Lights Scrapped
Monday, 12 September 2022, 4:30 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s decision to remove the Covid-19 protection framework (traffic light system) and to drop broad-based restrictions. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says It’s encouraging to see Government putting trust ... More >>
Trans-Tasman Senior Leaders Gather To Identify Opportunities To Emerge Stronger Together Amidst Global Disruption
Thursday, 7 July 2022, 5:21 am | BusinessNZ
Over the next two days Australia’s top business and government leaders will meet with their Aotearoa New Zealand counterparts in Sydney for the 14th Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum. The Forum is the centrepiece for the ANZLF, a business-led ... More >>
Make Up Your Minds So NZ Competes For Workers Or Lose Out
Monday, 4 July 2022, 9:47 am | BusinessNZ
“New Zealand needs to make up its mind if it is open for business and remove any barriers to make it easy for people with the skills we need to come here to keep our schools, hospitals, hospitality and tourism ventures running,” says a frustrated ... More >>
NZ Economy: Prevailing Headwinds
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 11:45 am | BusinessNZ
The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast reveals business and consumer confidence is low, with factors at home and abroad hampering our recovery. The Forecast for the June 2022 quarter shows global economic recovery post-Covid has taken a hit in ... More >>
ILO Findings Misinterpreted
Tuesday, 14 June 2022, 4:24 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ says the findings by the ILO regarding the New Zealand Government’s planned Fair Pay Agreements legislation have been misinterpreted by some commentators. The Conclusion reached by the ILO’s Committee on the Application of Standards (attached) ... More >>
Business Outlines Recommendations For Effective And Enduring Adaptation Response
Friday, 3 June 2022, 12:23 pm | BusinessNZ
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have made a series of recommendations for accelerating adaptation in Aotearoa New Zealand in their joint submission to the Government’s Draft National Adaptation Plan and ... More >>
NZ On Short List: Breaches Of International Law
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 3:55 pm | BusinessNZ
New Zealand is now on a short list of 22 countries accused of breaches of international law. The International Labour Organisation has determined that New Zealand has a case to answer, and has invited the New Zealand Government to supply information ... More >>
Immigration Good For Productivity, New Zealand
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 10:07 am | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ agrees with a new report by the Productivity Commission, which supports the belief that immigration is good for New Zealand. The Commission’s Fit for the Future report was released today. BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard ... More >>
$100m Budget Spend A Good Start For Embattled Small Business
Thursday, 19 May 2022, 2:20 pm | BusinessNZ
Small businesses across the country will breathe a collective sigh of relief after the 2022 Budget earmarked $100 million of capital funding for a Business Growth Fund. Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler says many small businesses are "teetering ... More >>
Budget Welcomed, Execution Will Be Key
Thursday, 19 May 2022, 2:20 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ welcomes investment in education and small business as part of the Government's Budget announcement. Chief Executive Kirk Hope says investment in health and climate action will also be appreciated but businesses are looking for ways to shore up skill ... More >>
Business Key Enabler To Deliver On ERP
Monday, 16 May 2022, 1:00 pm | BusinessNZ
Business New Zealand congratulates the Government on releasing its Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) and detailing its Climate Emergency Response Fund today. Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the Plan has been in the works for some time, and it is positive to ... More >>
SBC And CLC Welcome The New Centre For Climate Action On Agricultural Emissions
Monday, 16 May 2022, 12:57 pm | BusinessNZ
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the announcement today of a new Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions to oversee a transformational approach to tackling New Zealand’s agricultural emissions. ... More >>
ERP Marks Zero Carbon Milestone For NZ - Now We Must Deliver It Together
Monday, 16 May 2022, 12:18 pm | BusinessNZ
The release of New Zealand’s first Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) marks a significant milestone in our country’s transition to a zero-carbon future. The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are pleased to see ... More >>
