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BusinessNZ Network To Assist Members With Fair Pay Agreements
Thursday, 17 November 2022, 1:12 pm | Business NZ
Members of the BusinessNZ Network, New Zealand’s largest employer member’s group, will make their resources available to employers who may get caught up in the Fair Pay Agreements legislation being introduced to law on December 1. The Employers and ... More >>
Visa Changes Welcomed
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 2:27 pm | Business NZ
The reopening of two residence visa categories will provide some assistance to businesses seeking staff from overseas, BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope says. "The resumption of the Skilled Migrant Category is good news for businesses hoping to fill staff ... More >>
ETS Changes Risky For NZ Business
Friday, 7 October 2022, 6:12 pm | Business NZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) says the Emissions Reduction Scheme should be left to do its job. In its submission on proposed changes to the ETS, BEC says businesses across NZ are already working hard to reduce emissions under the current ETS rules, ... More >>
Phones Off The Hook - Govt Ignores Business Again On FPA Concerns
Friday, 7 October 2022, 10:41 am | Business NZ
The Government has failed to listen to business concerns and has doubled down on the worst elements of the Fair Pay Agreements Bill, says BusinessNZ. The Fair Pay Agreements Bill has now been reported back from select committee prior to it being ... More >>
Winners And Losers In NZ-EU FTA
Friday, 1 July 2022, 10:40 am | Business NZ
Director of Advocacy at BusinessNZ Catherine Beard said while the NZ Government and Officials were able to land some wins for exporters in the newly announced FTA with the EU, it is also a deal that falls well short of our best FTA’s in that ... More >>
Groundbreaking Substation Earns Low-carbon Award
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 6:34 am | Business NZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) congratulates member Unison Networks for winning the Low-Carbon Future Award, at the 2022 Energy Excellence Awards held in Christchurch last night. Unison’s recently commissioned Windsor Substation is the first of its ... More >>
BusinessNZ Pleased With ILO Outcome
Monday, 13 June 2022, 10:23 am | Business NZ
The ILO has confirmed that it has concerns about the NZ Government’s proposed Fair Pay Agreements legislation and says the Government needs to go back to the table with BusinessNZ and the CTU to ensure that FPAs comply with international law. BusinessNZ ... More >>
New Energy Leaders Set To Make Their Mark
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 6:48 am | Business NZ
The BusinessNZ Energy Council welcomes two new Co-Chairs of the Young Energy Professionals Network (YEPN). YEPN members Elliott Powell (Genesis Energy Ltd.) and Esther Tomkinson (Mercury NZ Ltd.) will start in their new roles officially this week. BusinessNZ ... More >>
Green Hydrogen Scale-up Has Energy Leaders Talking
Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 6:02 am | Business NZ
New insights on low-carbon hydrogen indicate it could play a significant role in meeting Paris Agreement goals by 2040 while contributing to the diversity and security of a countries' energy portfolios. A new report from the World Energy Council: Regional ... More >>
BusinessNZ Urge The Govt To Scrap FPAs And Instead Take Action That Will Make A Real Difference Where It Is Needed Most
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 6:33 am | Business NZ
As the Government continues to push forward with FPAs, BusinessNZ is recommending three policy changes the Government should make instead. Having passed its first reading, the Government’s FPA Bill will now go to select committee, with public ... More >>
Critical Staff Shortages Hamper Business And The Economy
Thursday, 31 March 2022, 7:00 am | Business NZ
A new report by Sense Partners for BusinessNZ: Labour Market Conditions for Business shows critical worker shortages, record high levels of employment, and record high demand for goods and services, highlighting the need for immigration to start flowing ... More >>
Energy Leaders Focus On Climate Action, Skills Amid Rising Uncertainties
Friday, 11 March 2022, 9:40 am | Business NZ
While global uncertainties continue to grow, new survey results show New Zealand energy leaders are focused is on managing climate change, with priorities on renewable energy and efficiency. The World Energy Council’s annual World Energy Issues Monitor ... More >>
Air Cargo Support Extended To 2023
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 12:33 pm | Business NZ
Continued support of air cargo ensures more options are available to exporters while committing to the New Zealand market remains challenging for airlines, Export NZ says. The Government today announced an extension to its Maintaining International ... More >>
Less Isolation A Pragmatic Response
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 3:09 pm | Business NZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed the decision to reduce self-isolation periods from 10 to 7 days as a pragmatic response by the Government. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it’s great the Government is listening to the business community on this ... More >>
Small Business Continues To Suffer At Phase Three
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 12:48 pm | Business NZ
Small New Zealand businesses are feeling the impact of widespread Covid in the community and reduced foot traffic in city centers, Buy NZ Made says. Executive Director Dane Ambler says more needs to be done to stimulate trade in CBDs across the country. ... More >>
Omicron Support For Business Welcome
Monday, 21 February 2022, 8:07 pm | Business NZ
BusinessNZ welcomes today's announcement of financial support for businesses during the Omicron outbreak. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it's encouraging to see more support from Government and a signal from the Prime Minister as to when ... More >>
Businesses To Gain From E-Invoicing System
Tuesday, 15 February 2022, 12:06 pm | Business NZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed the Government’s plan to begin electronic invoicing from next month. New Zealand’s government agencies will next month begin using a new network allowing direct invoicing between any accounting systems worldwide. BusinessNZ ... More >>
Business And Border Controls
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 12:23 pm | Business NZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s planning for reconnecting New Zealand to the world. The Prime Minister’s address to a BusinessNZ audience today announced the end of MIQ for all vaccinated travellers, along with a timeline of key dates during 2022 ... More >>
NZ Economy: Stop-go Signs Ahead
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 3:53 pm | Business NZ
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast looks into unchartered territory as Covid-19 continues to affect the economy. The Forecast for the December 2021 quarter indicates that New Zealand is not likely to see as strong an economic upswing as predicted at the ... More >>
BusinessNZ Refuses To Be Part Of Government’s FPA Scheme
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 8:11 am | Business NZ
BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope speaks about the refusal to be part of the Government’s Fair Pay Agreement scheme Video | Link BusinessNZ has confirmed it is refusing to be the Government’s nominated partner in implementing unlawful compulsory national ... More >>