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One-Horse Race Brings No Surprises
Friday, 18 October 2002, 9:26 am | Business New Zealand
The narrow consultation process for the Government's climate change policy has brought a predictable outcome, says Business NZ. More >>
More for lower taxes than against
Thursday, 3 October 2002, 4:38 pm | Business New Zealand
"Today's call for lower taxes from United Future means that there is now a clear majority of parties in the new Parliament advocating tax reduction", said Simon Carlaw, Chief Executive of Business New Zealand. More >>
Inflation the test of Reserve Bank agreement
Tuesday, 17 September 2002, 11:43 am | Business New Zealand
The business community should be watching inflation outcomes closely following the announcement of the new Policy Targets Agreement (PTA) between the Finance Minister and new Reserve Bank Governor, Business NZ says. More >>
Local government moves an outrage
Friday, 13 September 2002, 12:10 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ says it is an outrage that the Local Government Bill is continuing to proceed in the new Parliament despite the fact that a virtually new select committee is now considering the Bill. More >>
A little bit of wind
Friday, 6 September 2002, 10:45 am | Business New Zealand
The Energy Minister has tried hard, but can't give business an assurance of an adequate supply of reasonably priced electricity, says Business NZ. Chief Executive Simon Carlaw says all indicators point to price hikes and the prospect of power shortages, ... More >>
Uncertain Energy Future Does Nothing For Growth
Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 3:01 pm | Business New Zealand
The growing uncertainty over primary energy supplies for electricity generation does not bode well for growth, says Business NZ. More >>
Fixing Skill Shortages - Training And Immigration
Friday, 30 August 2002, 11:50 am | Business New Zealand
Not since 1975 have businesses had as much trouble finding employees so they can expand, says Business NZ Chief Executive Simon Carlaw. More >>
Fixing Skill Shortages Needs Training, Immigration
Thursday, 29 August 2002, 4:55 pm | Business New Zealand
Not since 1975 have businesses had as much trouble finding employees so they can expand, says Business NZ Chief Executive Simon Carlaw. More >>
Reserve Bank Appointment Welcomed
Thursday, 22 August 2002, 12:39 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ Chief Executive Simon Carlaw has welcomed the appointment of Treasury Secretary Alan Bollard as Reserve Bank Governor. More >>
Sustainable Growth Enables Sustainable Development
Monday, 5 August 2002, 1:48 pm | Business New Zealand
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s apparent dismissal of a sustainable growth strategy deserves closer examination, says Business NZ CEO Simon Carlaw. “Before jettisoning the clarity of a balanced, sustainable growth strategy (which New Zealand ... More >>
Conduct Of Monetary Policy
Wednesday, 31 July 2002, 10:27 am | Business New Zealand
During the election campaign there was significant comment about monetary policy and speculation about what the Government should establish by way of an agreement with the new Reserve Bank Governor. Much of this comment focused on the relationship ... More >>
Political Conference Focuses On Growth
Tuesday, 9 July 2002, 1:55 pm | Business New Zealand
9 July 2002 Business NZ's annual conference will focus on the most important election issue - growth. More >>
Transport Strategy Won't Make The Boat Go Faster
Friday, 5 July 2002, 11:39 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ strongly supports the call from the Road Transport Forum and the Automobile Association for the release of a draft New Zealand Transport Strategy, prepared by the Ministry of Transport. More >>
Maintaining Growth Is Critical
Wednesday, 3 July 2002, 11:02 am | Business New Zealand
The Reserve Bank's decision to again raise the OCR by 25 basis points reinforces the desirability of reviewing the Policy Targets Agreement following the appointment of a new Governor, Business NZ Chief Executive Simon Carlaw said. More >>
Election 2002: There's only one issue that matters
Sunday, 23 June 2002, 3:06 pm | Business New Zealand
What matters at the forthcoming election is straightforward says Business NZ - How can New Zealanders best ensure first world health, education, superannuation and environmental outcomes for themselves, their children and grandchildren? More >>
Doing Nothing Is Not An Option
Friday, 21 June 2002, 10:57 am | Business New Zealand
A little over a year ago a brand new organisation, Business New Zealand, was established principally, but not exclusively, by the coming together of two proud, old national Federations, the New Zealand Employers' Federation and the New Zealand Manufacturers' ... More >>
New Education Body Shows Promise
Wednesday, 12 June 2002, 11:17 am | Business New Zealand
The composition of the Tertiary Education Commission shows promise of having an understanding of the needs of industry and business, says Business NZ. More >>
Budget Statement re Education
Thursday, 23 May 2002, 6:38 pm | Business New Zealand
Business NZ supports the Government's focus on expenditure in post-compulsory education and training in today's Budget. More >>
Budget Statement 2002
Thursday, 23 May 2002, 6:35 pm | Business New Zealand
Business NZ Executive Director Anne Knowles says today's fiscally prudent 'no surprises' Budget approach is welcome. More >>
Business Left Out Of Kyoto Decision-Making
Tuesday, 21 May 2002, 10:44 am | Business New Zealand
A survey of New Zealand businesses shows an overwhelming majority were not consulted over the potential impact on them from ratification of the Kyoto Protocol. More >>
