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Business New Zealand - Latest News [Page 29]
Christmas present for the economy
Wednesday, 21 December 2005, 1:54 pm | Business New Zealand
The Government's decision not to impose carbon taxes is a great Christmas present for the economy, says Business NZ. More >>
Minimum wage law not the way to growth
Wednesday, 21 December 2005, 1:36 pm | Business New Zealand
An eight per cent increase in the minimum wage in the face of an economic downturn is not the way to economic growth, according to Business NZ. More >>
Study on productivity launched
Wednesday, 21 December 2005, 11:53 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ is this week sending out a study on why higher productivity is so important to New Zealand. More >>
Celebrate (with qualifications) - Business NZ
Tuesday, 20 December 2005, 1:00 pm | Business New Zealand
The World Bank's 'doing business' ranking released today is cause for celebration says Business NZ - although the survey doesn't cover a number of key issues More >>
Business NZ brief to Government
Monday, 19 December 2005, 8:41 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ has recommended a list of 'initial policy outcomes' in its briefing to the Government. More >>
New Business NZ President
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 4:41 pm | Business New Zealand
Christchurch businessman Stephen Collins was elected President of Business NZ at the organisation's Annual General Meeting today. More >>
Other ways to deal with inflation
Monday, 5 December 2005, 12:23 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ has written to the Minister of Finance suggesting alternatives to higher interest rates. More >>
Labelling decision sensible
Monday, 28 November 2005, 3:10 pm | Business New Zealand
The Food and Grocery Council has commended the Government's decision not to join with Australia in requiring country of origin labelling for food. More >>
Phil O'Reilly: New Zealand’s silver bullet
Monday, 28 November 2005, 1:52 pm | Business New Zealand
Last week the National Bank’s Business Outlook survey showed the lowest level of business confidence since the 1987 crash. The activity outlook indicator fell from 12% to zero. Inflation expectations are up to 3.4%. And around a quarter of the respondents ... More >>
Electricity investigation timely
Friday, 25 November 2005, 4:21 pm | Business New Zealand
The Commerce Commission's decision this week to investigate the electricity market is timely, says Business NZ. More >>
Workplace literacy and numeracy moves welcomed
Monday, 21 November 2005, 4:33 pm | Business New Zealand
Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly today welcomed the Government's announcement that it would develop a comprehensive strategy to improve literacy and numeracy skills in the workforce. More >>
Treasury advice 'best practice'
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 11:26 am | Business New Zealand
Tax briefings to Government from both Treasury and Inland Revenue are examples of mainstream, 'best practice' advice, says Business NZ. More >>
Australian labour law sends signal NZ
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 4:08 pm | Business New Zealand
Australia's proposed labour law will bring increased productivity and choice to Australian workplaces, says Business NZ. More >>
Manufacturing continues lackluster performance
Friday, 11 November 2005, 10:48 am | Business New Zealand
Manufacturing activity continued to be lacklustre in October, according to the Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
Pay hike not due to unions
Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 8:45 am | Business New Zealand
Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly says the recent wage movement is clearly related to the skills and labour shortage. More >>
Speech From Throne - Call For Consistency
Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 8:44 am | Business New Zealand
Today's speech from the throne showed there are many areas where business and Government can work together - and many will be welcomed by enterprise - but the Government will need to demonstrate more consistency, and business will judge the success by ... More >>
ACC levies too high, not transparent
Friday, 4 November 2005, 10:53 am | Business New Zealand
ACC proposals for 2006 include keeping the employers levy at $1.21 per $100 of payroll, to maintain a prudential reserve and achieve 'future levy stability'. But Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly says the reserve, now over $400 million, is higher ... More >>
ACC Levies Out Of Whack: Business Update
Friday, 4 November 2005, 12:38 am | Business New Zealand
ACC Levies Out of Whack....No Takers on Discrimination....Aussie Builders Won't Hire Apprentices.....Business Update Attached More >>
Government spending key issue
Tuesday, 18 October 2005, 9:33 am | Business New Zealand
The business sector will be keeping a close eye on the emerging shape of the new Government, says Business NZ's Phil O'Reilly. More >>
Greenhouse gas problem - new model needed
Monday, 17 October 2005, 1:07 pm | Business New Zealand
The Kyoto Protocol looks unlikely to last after 2012 and New Zealand should investigate other approaches for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly says very few of the Kyoto countries will be able to meet their targets ... More >>
