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Call for climate friendly cars in bus lanes
Thursday, 13 April 2006, 10:24 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Business leaders call for Government to give climate friendly cars a free run in the bus lanes More >>
NZ can't wait for petrol to hit $4 a litre
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 10:25 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
New Zealand can't wait for petrol to hit $4 a litre to make climate friendly cars price competitive New Zealand shouldn't have to wait until petrol prices hit $4 a litre before doing something to help motorists buy cars using up to 50% less fuel ... More >>
Support for a balanced water allocation regime
Monday, 10 April 2006, 1:32 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
One of New Zealand's major business organisations says it will lead a major research project aimed at building broadly based support for a new fresh water allocation regime. More >>
Government should further boost smaller car sales
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 1:54 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The Government should take its cue from the public – and provide a cash incentive to further drive up sales of smaller vehicles, the New Zealand Business Council said today. More >>
Open a market in emission credits
Tuesday, 4 April 2006, 8:32 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Business Council: Open a market in emission credits – and let Kiwis act on climate change More >>
Open a market in emission credits
Monday, 3 April 2006, 12:13 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
New Zealand's Business Council wants the Government to open a trading market for green house gas emission credits. More >>
Cut car prices to beat petrol price hikes
Friday, 31 March 2006, 1:14 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Kiwis need relief from higher petrol prices – and the Government should give buyers of fuel-efficient-low emission cars a cash grant of up to $3000, the Business Council said today. More >>
Cutting car prices best way to beat petrol hikes
Friday, 31 March 2006, 12:17 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Kiwis need relief from higher petrol prices – and the Government should give buyers of fuel-efficient-low emission cars a cash grant of up to $3000, the Business Council said today. More >>
British Budget blazes trail for car price cut
Thursday, 23 March 2006, 10:16 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The British Budget has overnight blazed a clear trail for New Zealand’s Government to follow to deliver major growth in this country’s fuel-efficient car fleet. More >>
Speed needed in addressing Auckland congestion
Friday, 17 March 2006, 6:02 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development welcomes the continued discussion and resolve to find a solution for Auckland’s congestion which impedes commuters every day. More >>
US tax credit plan "spot on"
Tuesday, 17 January 2006, 9:37 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The new policy framework announced by US Treasury Secretary John Snow to provide tax credits to people and businesses buying hybrid vehicles is absolutely consistent with the Business Council for Sustainable Development’s recommendations to the New ... More >>
Business Council not surprised over carbon tax
Thursday, 22 December 2005, 11:40 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The Business Council is not surprised that the Government will not proceed with a carbon tax and suggests that a mix of economic incentives and “cap and trade” mechanisms make a better fit More >>
Council Seeks Incentives for Energy Efficiency
Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 10:14 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
To a fanfare and parade of “green” vehicles in Aotea Square led by the Mayor of Auckland City Dick Hubbard and business leaders, the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development (the Business Council) will today release a report calling for cash incentives ... More >>
Business sector must restore public trust
Friday, 7 October 2005, 9:50 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The business sector may have to demonstrate more responsibility for the communities and ecosystems where its consumers, investors and employees reside if it is to win back public trust, according to the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable ... More >>
Business Organisations Will Need To Raise Game
Wednesday, 21 September 2005, 10:34 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Business Organisations Will Need To Raise Their Game to be Effective in the Emerging MMP Era More >>
Business Council Duo to represent NZ At Conference
Friday, 9 September 2005, 10:06 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
Steve Bonnici, Managing Director of Urgent Couriers and Rob Fenwick, Director Living Earth have been selected as New Zealand’s representatives at IBM's 2005 Global Innovation Outlook (GIO) workshop which starts in Delhi on the 13th September. More >>
Government Biofuels Target Announcement
Tuesday, 30 August 2005, 1:47 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
At a time when petrol and diesel prices are hitting recent highs, the Government’s first small steps towards a biofuels target are to be welcomed, the Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development, Peter Neilson ... More >>
RMA changes significant improvement, more to do
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 11:21 am | Business Council for Sustainable Development
RMA changes are a significant improvement for business, but more can be done says Business Council More >>
Coca Cola make recycling cool and convenient
Thursday, 21 July 2005, 9:02 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development (the Business Council) believes that Coca Cola’s afternoon concert in Botany Town Centre, featuring New Zealand hip-hop band Fast Crew, is the ideal launch event to get people thinking ... More >>
Discussion of product stewardship is welcome
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 2:38 pm | Business Council for Sustainable Development
The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development (the Business Council) today welcomed the Government’s discussion paper which considers its options to encourage producers and consumers to accept responsibility for the full life cycle of products ... More >>
