Economy & Tax

Our economists analyse movements within the New Zealand and world economies, and make sure businesses’ interests are represented throughout policy making processes.

By keeping a finger on the pulse of the economy, running surveys and reports, making submissions, working with government bodies and decision makers, they offer informed input into BusinessNZ’s advocacy work.

This work, representing thousands of business all over the country, helps to create an optimum environment for enterprises to flourish.

Stephen Summers

Economist

Steve Summers has responsibility for tax policy, regulatory frameworks, SME issues, compliance costs, telecommunications and capital markets, in which areas he contributes to a number of Government advisory committees.

John Pask

Economist

Over the last 25 years John has been closely involved with a number of NZ’s economic reforms, including introducing contestability in the provision of workplace accident insurance and advancing the reform of water management practices.

Useful Links

BusinessNZ Planning Forecast

Quarterly survey of New Zealand’s economic growth forecast

Performance of Manufacturing Index

Monthly survey providing accurate & timely data about manufacturing

Performance of Services Index

Monthly survey providing accurate & timely data about the service sector

Advocacy

View the latest submissions and advocacy reports for the economy and tax sector

Resources

Economy & Tax

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