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Business New Zealand - Latest News [Page 48]
Employers not required to pay for jury service
Tuesday, 9 October 2001, 11:21 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ Chief Executive Simon Carlaw says employers will welcome the High Court's clear message on payment for jury service. More >>
Focus on economic development welcomed
Friday, 5 October 2001, 9:19 am | Business New Zealand
Business New Zealand welcomes the Government's announcement that funding for new centres of research excellence in tertiary education will be focused on New Zealand's economic and social development. More >>
Vote For Candidates Who'll Keep Rates Down
Friday, 21 September 2001, 4:14 pm | Business New Zealand
Local body election campaigning will step up a notch today with the mailing of ballot papers for next month's elections, but the key issue is still rates, says Simon Carlaw, Chief Executive of Business NZ. More >>
Business NZ Calls For Public Support For Air NZ
Thursday, 20 September 2001, 9:34 am | Business New Zealand
Support of and continuing confidence in Air New Zealand by the travelling public is vital, says Business NZ President Doug Marsh. More >>
Reserve Bank Move Prudent, Timely
Wednesday, 19 September 2001, 11:23 am | Business New Zealand
The Reserve Bank was correct to cut the official cash rate today, says Business New Zealand Chief Executive Simon Carlaw. More >>
Calm heads needed over Ansett
Monday, 17 September 2001, 6:01 pm | Business New Zealand
Calm heads are needed in the CER and ANZUS relationship, says Business New Zealand Chief Executive Simon Carlaw. More >>
Focus On Immigrants' Skills Is Welcome
Monday, 17 September 2001, 12:55 am | Business New Zealand
Changes to immigration policy have two main benefits, according to Business NZ Chief Simon Carlaw More >>
Much More To Come On Compliance Costs
Thursday, 6 September 2001, 10:05 am | Business New Zealand
Businesses will be cautious of claims about action on compliance costs until much more detail is available, says Business New Zealand Chief Executive Simon Carlaw. More >>
Is Growing Local Government Good For Growth?
Thursday, 30 August 2001, 3:14 pm | Business New Zealand
Businesses are very concerned about the Local Government Act Review and the associated reviews of local body funding and representation, says Business New Zealand Chief Executive Simon Carlaw. More >>
Business NZ - Business Update No. 8
Wednesday, 29 August 2001, 9:09 am | Business New Zealand
While the particularly high spot prices have dropped back, consumers coming off contracts over the next 8-10 weeks can expect 30-40% increases. Business NZ advises caution regarding signing on to long-term contracts as the market and supply situation remains ... More >>
Proposed employer premiums higher than they should
Friday, 24 August 2001, 9:11 am | Business New Zealand
ACC proposals for employer premiums for next year are an improvement on current premiums but are still higher than necessary, says Business New Zealand. More >>
Business NZ - Business Update No. 7
Tuesday, 21 August 2001, 5:57 pm | Business New Zealand
World growth rates are retreating more quickly and in more major economies than any time since the oil shock of 1973. Europe¡¦s sluggish economy is blamed on high interest rates and unliberalised labour markets. Latin America¡¦s largest economy, Brazil, ... More >>
Information Needed On Macraes Decision
Monday, 20 August 2001, 3:56 pm | Business New Zealand
The Conservation Minister's veto of the GRD Macraes Reefton mine project needs explanation, says Business New Zealand Chief Executive Simon Carlaw. More >>
Cut Interest Before Power Costs Impacts Economy
Monday, 13 August 2001, 2:39 pm | Business New Zealand
Interest rates should take into account the prospect of price rises caused by the electricity crisis says Business New Zealand Chief Executive Simon Carlaw. More >>
Industry Training Strategy Is Working
Friday, 10 August 2001, 11:00 am | Business New Zealand
"The review has reaffirmed the aim of an industry-led partnership with government, to improve skill levels across the workforce. The fact that last year there were over 82,000 people in quality-assured formal industry training shows the strategy ... More >>
TEC Appointments Positive
Wednesday, 8 August 2001, 10:26 am | Business New Zealand
The first appointments to the Tertiary Education Commission are positive for business, says Business New Zealand Chief Executive Simon Carlaw. More >>
Shop Trading Restrictions A Casualty Of MMP
Tuesday, 7 August 2001, 11:14 am | Business New Zealand
The MMP environment has made changes to holiday trading hours more complicated than necessary, says Business New Zealand. More >>
Tertiary Education Strategy Must Be Strategic
Wednesday, 1 August 2001, 9:52 am | Business New Zealand
Commenting on the latest report of the Tertiary Education Advisory Commission, Business New Zealand Chief Executive Simon Carlaw says the Government must not get into hands-on management of the tertiary education sector. More >>
Underlying Electricity Problems Not Addressed
Tuesday, 31 July 2001, 2:01 pm | Business New Zealand
Today's high-level electricity meeting presented no evidence that the power crisis is lessening, and the core issues have not yet been addressed, says Business New Zealand Chief Executive Simon Carlaw. More >>
Royal Commission offers a way forward
Tuesday, 31 July 2001, 8:26 am | Business New Zealand
The Royal Commission on Genetic Modification appears to have taken a cautious approach that offers the prospect of a sensible way forward, says Business New Zealand Chief Executive Simon Carlaw. More >>
