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Holidays Act review welcomed
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 11:10 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ has welcomed the appointment of a working group to review the Holidays Act 2003. “A review is well overdue,” Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly said. “Employers have had a lot of problems with this legislation ever since it ... More >>
A Budget for the times
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:20 pm | Business New Zealand
The 2009 Budget is noteworthy for reining in growth in Government spending, according to Business NZ. More >>
Women on boards a competitive advantage
Thursday, 21 May 2009, 12:14 pm | Business New Zealand
Getting more women directors in New Zealand companies is a great opportunity for New Zealand business, according to Business NZ and the Institute of Directors. The two organisations say the call by Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong for more ... More >>
Service sector not out of the woods yet
Monday, 18 May 2009, 11:00 am | Business New Zealand
The service sector took a turn for the worse in April, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). More >>
Manufacturing shows glimmers of hope
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 11:53 am | Business New Zealand
Manufacturing had its second consecutive improvement in April, although the sector continues to remain in contraction, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for April stood at 43.7 ... More >>
Constructive conversations in workplaces
Friday, 8 May 2009, 10:21 am | Business New Zealand
Good workplace communication is part of the reason for today’s better than expected unemployment figures, says Business NZ. More >>
Extension of job support scheme sensible
Thursday, 23 April 2009, 5:33 pm | Business New Zealand
The decision to extend the job support scheme to medium sized businesses makes sense, says Business NZ. More >>
Index: Weak economy - but some glimmers of hope
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 10:26 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ’s Economic Conditions Index (ECI) again highlights the weakness of the New Zealand economy, although displaying a few glimmers of hope. More >>
More headroom for a better carbon scheme
Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 12:32 pm | Business New Zealand
Business NZ says our changed position on greenhouse gas emissions gives us room to move on emissions trading. The 2009 Kyoto Position Report shows New Zealand is no longer in deficit and has a surplus worth around $240 million. Business NZ Chief ... More >>
Proposals for One Auckland positive for enterprise
Sunday, 29 March 2009, 2:34 pm | Business New Zealand
The environment for enterprise would be boosted by the One Auckland recommendations of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance, says Business NZ. More >>
Weak demand continues in service sector
Monday, 16 March 2009, 10:48 am | Business New Zealand
Despite an improvement in activity levels for February, the service sector remains in contraction, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for February was 46.3, an increase of 3.6 points from January, ... More >>
Manufacturing declined further in February
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 10:37 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ chief executive Phil O’Reilly said the February result had been weighed down by falls in production and new orders and the lowest recorded result for employment. More >>
Misconceptions on jobs summit
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 11:08 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says there are some misconceptions around the outcomes of last week’s jobs summit. “There seems to be the view that the outcomes are now agreed Government policy. More >>
ASEAN FTA places New Zealand in vital trade web
Friday, 27 February 2009, 5:05 pm | Business New Zealand
Tonight's signing of the ASEAN free trade agreement places New Zealand in a good strategic place, says Phil O'Reilly of Business NZ. More >>
Economic Indicators Index negative for NZ economy
Wednesday, 25 February 2009, 11:36 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ’s quarterly Economic Conditions Index has hit the second lowest level since the Index began in 2000. More >>
Finance insights from Jobs Summit survey
Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 1:41 pm | Business New Zealand
A Business NZ survey suggests the credit crunch may not be as widespread as thought. Earlier this month Business NZ surveyed 647 companies to help inform its recommendations to the Jobs Summit this week. More >>
NZ firms committed to their trainees – Jobs Summit
Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 1:13 pm | Business New Zealand
New Zealand businesses are displaying enormous commitment to their apprentices and trainees, a Business NZ survey has found. More >>
New approach to electricity governance recommended
Monday, 23 February 2009, 1:19 pm | Business New Zealand
A review of the electricity sector recommends a new approach to regulation. The review, commissioned by Business NZ and prepared by consultants LECG Ltd, was based on wide consultation with companies involved in generation, transmission and industrial use ... More >>
Service sector has tough start to 2009
Monday, 16 February 2009, 11:26 am | Business New Zealand
Last month was the worst ever surveyed in the service sector. More >>
New awards good for international business
Friday, 13 February 2009, 12:41 pm | Business New Zealand
Export NZ endorses the New Zealand International Business Awards announced by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise today. Export NZ Chairman Ken Stevens says the change from ‘export awards’ to ‘international business awards’ recognises the fact ... More >>
