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Outlook for economy continues to improve
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 3:33 pm | Business New Zealand
The best terms of trade since the early 1970s and growing business confidence are bringing a positive outlook for the New Zealand economy, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June quarter 2011. More >>
Partnerships contribute to global picture of sustainability
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 9:51 am | Business New Zealand
BusinessNZ and Landcare Research have partnered with the producer of the world's most widely used sustainability reporting framework, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), to provide an accurate and complete sustainability reports database for New ... More >>
More choice in ACC welcome
Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 10:08 am | Business New Zealand
BusinessNZ supports the general direction of proposals outlined in the ACC discussion document released today. More >>
Tax claims misleading - Business New Zealand
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 11:09 am | Business New Zealand
Operating costs and business debt shouldered not only by farms but all businesses are reflected in their level of taxes paid, says BusinessNZ. More >>
Devil in the detail for service sector expansion
Monday, 16 May 2011, 10:52 am | Business New Zealand
The service sector improved its level of expansion for April, although the devil is in the detail, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). More >>
‘Skills for Canterbury’ essential for the rebuild
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 2:48 pm | Business New Zealand
The Budget’s focus on skills to rebuilding Christchurch is well-placed, says BusinessNZ. Budget funding for trades training for the Canterbury region announced today includes more construction-related places to be available at polytechs and other training ... More >>
Need to ensure vibrant electricity market
Friday, 6 May 2011, 5:09 pm | Business New Zealand
The Electricity Authority’s proposed conclusion that an undesirable trading situation (UTS) took place on 26 March, sends a clear signal to the market about expectations of appropriate trading behaviour, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly. More >>
Tale of two islands for service sector activity
Monday, 18 April 2011, 11:26 am | Business New Zealand
The recent Christchurch earthquake has led to a clear divide in the level of activity between the two main islands, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). More >>
Manufacturing activity shaken by quake
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 11:24 am | Business New Zealand
Manufacturing activity shaken by quake Manufacturing activity has been shaken over the last couple of months, but is still keeping its head above water, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally ... More >>
Lack of global market hampers NZ emissions trading scheme
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 11:27 am | Business New Zealand
New Zealand’s emissions trading scheme would be fit for purpose if there was a deep and liquid global carbon market, but the existence of such a market is increasingly unlikely in the medium term, says BusinessNZ. More >>
Science education crucial for our future
Wednesday, 6 April 2011, 11:15 am | Business New Zealand
The Chief Science Advisor’s report on school science education raises crucial issues for New Zealand’s future prosperity, says BusinessNZ. More >>
Enhanced business input to Australia NZ Leadership Forum
Monday, 4 April 2011, 11:57 am | Business New Zealand
The 7th Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum which opens in Auckland on Friday 8 April will be a further opportunity for business to help shape the economic agenda between the two countries, says BusinessNZ. “Australia is our single most important ... More >>
"Future Footprints: Sustainability in the Marketplace"
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 9:54 am | Business New Zealand
There are challenges and opportunities in the marketplace with the increasing focus on 'green metrics'. It can be difficult to understand what matters and what doesn't. We all hear rhetoric around carbon accounting, green growth, and sustainability...but ... More >>
Sustainability and Life Cycle Management
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 1:17 pm | Business New Zealand
BusinessNZ is delighted to host Future Footprints: Sustainability in the Marketplace with the New Zealand Life Cycle Management Centre – at Te Papa, Wellington, on 4 April. BusinessNZ has two years’ experience of working on a Life-Cycle Management ... More >>
Private sector supports rebirth of strong Canterbury
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 12:25 pm | Business New Zealand
Today’s announcement by Government outlining a $2.5 million funding package for business is welcomed by business. More >>
Infrastructure Plan needs trade-offs
Monday, 21 March 2011, 9:21 am | Business New Zealand
The latest version of the plan, devised by the Treasury's National Infrastructure Unit, is due for release soon. More >>
Science to pave the way in the future of food and nutrition
Monday, 14 March 2011, 4:14 pm | Business New Zealand
Science to pave the way in the future of food and nutrition Auckland, 14 March 2011 – The Business-University initiative, launched by Business New Zealand and the University Commercialisation Offices of New Zealand (UCONZ), reached its half-way ... More >>
Right Questions Needed in NZETS Review
Friday, 11 March 2011, 10:01 am | Business New Zealand
Asking the right questions is vital in the review of New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme (NZETS), says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly. More >>
Christchurch manufacturing sector - after the quake
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 12:02 pm | Business New Zealand
A month ago the New Zealand manufacturing sector was looking reasonably healthy. The PMI (BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index) for the previous three months had shown solid if unspectacular expansion. More >>
Industries coordinate for recovery
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 2:31 pm | Business New Zealand
Industries coordinate for recovery Industry associations are working towards further coordination of the Christchurch relief operation. More than 30 BusinessNZ-affiliated industry groups met today to exchange information on continuing relief efforts and ... More >>
