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A Simple Decision For Mr Swain To Make
Friday, 13 February 2004, 1:48 pm | Business New Zealand
The Minister of Communications should accept the Commerce Commission's final recommendation on telecommunications unbundling, says Business NZ. More >>
Who's the victim, Minister?
Friday, 13 February 2004, 9:56 am | Business New Zealand
Bad-mouthing is no substitute for taking action, but the Minister for Small Business John Tamihere knows that well, says Business NZ. More >>
RMA amendment interventionist, ad hoc
Thursday, 12 February 2004, 4:30 pm | Business New Zealand
The RMA amendment bill dealing with the Waitaki River is ad hoc and interventionist, says Business NZ. More >>
Growth policies not looking good
Wednesday, 11 February 2004, 5:41 pm | Business New Zealand
More growth-promoting policies are needed to get back into the top half of the OECD, Business NZ said in select committee today. More >>
Action, not spin, needed by SMEs
Monday, 9 February 2004, 10:25 am | Business New Zealand
A great deal of planning has gone into a series of 'small business days' starting this week. The series kicks off in Wellington and carries through to May, stopping at 24 urban areas on the way. An expo celebrating business and appearances by the ... More >>
Workplace freedoms on the line
Monday, 2 February 2004, 12:29 am | Business New Zealand
An official information request* revealing the union movement's stage management of the Employment Relations Law Reform Bill comes as no surprise, says Business NZ. More >>
Manufacturing activity eases after seasonal rush
Friday, 30 January 2004, 1:05 pm | Business New Zealand
New Zealand manufacturing conditions eased during December, according to the latest ANZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
Govt. buildings should be responsible
Tuesday, 27 January 2004, 10:51 am | Business New Zealand
Kiwi businesses hope the new nine-story building being constructed in Thorndon for the Ministry for the Environment will use New Zealand-made fittings and furniture, says Business NZ Chief Executive, Simon Carlaw. More >>
Rescuing Unions
Monday, 26 January 2004, 2:05 pm | Business New Zealand
"The bill fundamentally changes employment rules in a complicated, roundabout way that would make sense only to lawyers and union bosses. Perhaps the unions hope no-one will try to understand the bill before it's pushed into law. More >>
Superannuation report misses a few key points
Friday, 19 December 2003, 4:53 pm | Business New Zealand
The 2003 report of the Periodic Report Group (PRG) is generally on target, though misses a few key points, says Business NZ. More >>
Tax cuts now - Business NZ
Thursday, 18 December 2003, 4:25 pm | Business New Zealand
The Government should take heed of calls to relieve some of the tax impact on businesses, individuals and economic growth, says Business NZ. More >>
Manufacturing activity remains strong
Thursday, 18 December 2003, 12:21 am | Business New Zealand
The latest ANZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index, for November 2003, shows the manufacturing sector in full swing for the Christmas season. Overall activity has increased sharply in September, October and November. More >>
Employment Bill - new obligations on you
Thursday, 18 December 2003, 12:19 am | Business New Zealand
The Employment Relations Law Reform Bill is planned to become law in October 2004. In its present state it would give you as an employer 6 new obligations that you would have to comply with - or else face fines for breaching good faith. It would ... More >>
Request for more time to consider ERA changes
Friday, 12 December 2003, 10:56 am | Business New Zealand
The cutoff date for submissions on the Employment Relations Law Reform Bill is not good timing, says Business NZ. More >>
Drop In The Bucket For Textiles And Clothing
Friday, 12 December 2003, 9:46 am | Business New Zealand
The Government's transitional plan for the textiles and clothing industry does not show much commitment to innovation and growth, says Business NZ. More >>
Scorecard shows anti-growth environment
Monday, 8 December 2003, 11:35 am | Business New Zealand
The latest Changing Gear scorecard again shows the difficulties faced in growing business and the economy, says Business NZ. More >>
Individual employees under the gun
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 2:37 pm | Business New Zealand
Business NZ says the Employment Relations Law Reform Bill is not a "fine tuning" of the ERA, but an undisguised shifting of the goal posts by attacking individual agreements and freedom of choice in the workplace. It will also bring in a kind of ... More >>
Business NZ - Business Update
Wednesday, 3 December 2003, 4:44 pm | Business New Zealand
ERA Review tomorrow....Holidays Bill complicates salaries....Just deal to the compliance costs please.....Business Update More >>
Manufacturing Activity Continues To Climb
Friday, 28 November 2003, 3:10 pm | Business New Zealand
The latest ANZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index shows manufacturing activity increasing as the holiday season draws closer. More >>
Holidays Bill To Increase Costs And Workload
Wednesday, 26 November 2003, 2:00 pm | Business New Zealand
Business NZ Executive Director Anne Knowles today expressed disappointment that the Holidays Bill as reported back from select committee overrides two Appeal Court decisions on payment for public holidays and sick and domestic leave. More >>
