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Furniture manufacturers welcome decision
Monday, 28 July 2008, 12:43 am | Business New Zealand
Furniture manufacturers welcome the decision by the Commerce Commission to prosecute a New Plymouth furniture company under the Fair Trading Act for falsely declaring furniture of mixed origin and assembled in Zealand as New Zealand-made. More >>
Restrained approach to employment relations
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 1:02 pm | Business New Zealand
“National’s employment relations policy has the capacity to deliver economic growth if partnered with other pro-growth policies, says Business NZ. Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly said stability was also valued by business. More >>
Australian and NZ emissions schemes not compatible
Thursday, 17 July 2008, 4:34 pm | Business New Zealand
The differences between Australia’s planned emissions trading scheme and New Zealand’s make them incompatible, and they could not work together as one, says Business NZ. More >>
Incentives for safety positive feature of policy
Thursday, 17 July 2008, 9:33 am | Business New Zealand
Business is supportive of the principles outlined today in the National Party's ACC policy, says Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly. More >>
Sharp fall for service sector activity
Monday, 14 July 2008, 10:26 am | Business New Zealand
Activity in the service sector has reached its lowest level since the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) began. More >>
Manufacturing activity slumps in June
Thursday, 10 July 2008, 11:54 am | Business New Zealand
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to weaken in June to reach one of its lowest levels of activity since the survey began, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
'Hurry up' report based on generalised assumptions
Wednesday, 25 June 2008, 2:51 pm | Business New Zealand
A report claiming big investment gains from quickly passing emissions trading legislation is based on generalised assumptions and some questionable logic, says Business NZ. More >>
Employment proposals out of step with practice
Monday, 23 June 2008, 10:22 am | Business New Zealand
Tinkering with employment law relating to casuals and temps could blow out costs for the Rugby World Cup and other events, Business NZ warned today. The Government is seeking to change the Employment Relations Act to give some casual workers the ... More >>
Emissions trading bill out of touch with reality
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 10:39 am | Business New Zealand
Contrary to media reports, the emissions trading bill has not been significantly changed during the select committee stage. More >>
Weakening of service sector continues in May
Monday, 16 June 2008, 1:21 pm | Business New Zealand
Activity in the service sector lifted slightly in the last month but remains in a weak state, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). More >>
Manufacturing activity weakens in May
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 11:16 am | Business New Zealand
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to weaken in May amidst challenging economic conditions, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
No excuse for faltering energy supply
Wednesday, 11 June 2008, 10:41 am | Business New Zealand
Secure electricity supply is fundamental for business and there’s no excuse for the current faltering supply, says Business NZ. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says the Government set up the Electricity Commission precisely to ensure security of ... More >>
Alliance will benefit NZ exporters
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 4:41 pm | Business New Zealand
A strategic alliance between Business NZ and Export NZ will strengthen services to exporters. More >>
Nats ETS policy pays heed to conce
Monday, 19 May 2008, 11:33 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says National’s emissions trading policy appears to have taken account of concerns expressed in select committee. More >>
Growth in service sector activity stalls in April
Monday, 19 May 2008, 11:06 am | Business New Zealand
Activity in the service sector has stalled for the first time in a year, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). More >>
Manufacturing activity continues sluggish run
Thursday, 15 May 2008, 10:38 am | Business New Zealand
Despite a slight improvement in April, the New Zealand manufacturing sector continues to display sluggish behaviour, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
Opportunities from ETS delay
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 4:53 pm | Business New Zealand
Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says business has been concerned at the speed at which the government has been moving towards an ‘all sectors all gases’emissions trading scheme, and with several recent reports highlighting the economic risks, ... More >>
Business NZ dissociates from Climate Forum Statemt
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 12:27 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ has dissociated itself from a public statement made by the Climate Change Leadership Forum. The statement contained ‘10 key points’ supporting the government’s plans for an emissions trading scheme. More >>
Skills needed for high wage economy
Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 10:46 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ has welcomed the launch of the Skills Strategy, saying higher skill levels are needed to build a productive, high-wage economy. More >>
Additional investment the key to broadband policy
Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 5:26 pm | Business New Zealand
National's plan to speed up provision of broadband to most premises is welcome, says Business NZ. More >>
