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Consultation on redundancy the right decision
Friday, 10 October 2008, 12:13 am | Business New Zealand
The Government has done the right thing in inviting public consultation on restructuring and redundancy, says Business NZ. More >>
Global Competitiveness Report: Sharpen up!
Thursday, 9 October 2008, 3:55 pm | Business New Zealand
The latest Global Competitiveness Report shows New Zealand in 24th place among 130 countries, the same ranking as last year. More >>
Employers already flexible
Wednesday, 8 October 2008, 3:54 pm | Business New Zealand
Promotional material on Labour Department research on work-life balance released today implies more employers are offering flexible hours because of legislation passed earlier this year. More >>
Tax & KiwiSaver policies generally on right path
Wednesday, 8 October 2008, 2:51 pm | Business New Zealand
Business NZ has described National's tax & KiwiSaver policies as generally sensible and on the right path given current economic circumstances. More >>
PREFU - need to focus on quality of expenditure
Monday, 6 October 2008, 4:46 pm | Business New Zealand
The red ink revealed in today’s Pre-election Economic & Fiscal Update brings a need to focus on the quality of government spending, says Business NZ. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says the new government, whoever that may be, will need to exercise ... More >>
Business concern over tax credit changes
Friday, 26 September 2008, 5:23 pm | Business New Zealand
While there's much to commend in National's research, science & technology policy, including more funding for basic research, business will hold some concern about plans to cut back the recently introduced R&D tax credit, says Business NZ. More >>
FTA prospect with US celebrated
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 1:06 pm | Business New Zealand
FTA prospect with US celebrated The prospect of a free-trade deal with the US, under P4, is some of the best news exporters could be hoping for, says Business NZ. Chief executive Phil O’Reilly says he welcomes the decision by the US to join negotiations ... More >>
Ticks and crosses for Schools Plus plans
Monday, 22 September 2008, 4:13 pm | Business New Zealand
Government proposals to improve the skill levels of under-18 year olds are a definite step forward but leave a number of key questions unanswered, says Business NZ. More >>
Planning to profit – valuable lessons from survey
Monday, 22 September 2008, 11:25 am | Business New Zealand
‘Planning’ may be dismissed as an unsexy topic by many businesses, but those who plan don’t think so. More >>
Service sector contracts for 5th consecutive month
Monday, 15 September 2008, 11:34 am | Business New Zealand
Service sector activity is still contracting amidst tough operating conditions, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). More >>
Manufacturing activity continues to contract
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 11:39 am | Business New Zealand
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains in contraction for the fourth consecutive month, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for August stood at 45.7, which was three ... More >>
ETS deficient law
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 11:04 am | Business New Zealand
Last night’s passing of the emissions trading bill in a near-empty House was a graphic example of poor law-making, says Business NZ. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says rushing through deficient legislation by a narrow majority just before an election ... More >>
Industry body mooted for ICT sector
Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 11:07 am | Business New Zealand
Major players in the ICT sector met in Wellington yesterday to discuss setting up an information communications technology (ICT) industry body association. More >>
Nats immigration policy aimed at skills shortages
Friday, 5 September 2008, 12:17 am | Business New Zealand
New Zealand’s immigration policy needs to take account of the intense international competition for skilled migrants, says Business NZ. More >>
Cynical politics around emissions trading scheme
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 11:12 am | Business New Zealand
Politics has triumphed over sensible policy development around emissions trading, says Business NZ. More >>
Conclusion of ASEAN FTA negotiations welcomed
Friday, 29 August 2008, 11:17 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ is welcoming greater trade access to the Asia-Pacific region following conclusion of the ASEAN – Australia -- New Zealand free trade agreement negotiations. More >>
Use cost to help decide on ETS
Thursday, 21 August 2008, 4:37 pm | Business New Zealand
Business NZ has responded to the Greens’ request for the public to help them decide whether to support Labour’s proposed emissions trading scheme. Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says a key factor is what it will cost. More >>
Service sector activity improves in July
Monday, 18 August 2008, 10:40 am | Business New Zealand
Service sector activity has improved slightly from its worst result in June, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for July stood at 48.9, up 3.3 points from June and back to the level recorded ... More >>
More Treaty Deals Because Of Emissions Trading?
Friday, 15 August 2008, 10:57 am | Business New Zealand
Reports that an emissions trading scheme could spark a new round of Treaty compensations show there’s a need for more work on the Emissions Trading Bill, says Business NZ. More >>
Holding politicians to account on immigration cost
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 2:50 pm | Business New Zealand
Business will be holding Parliament and Ministers to their word regarding compliance costs created by new immigration law, says Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly. More >>
