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
Policy, tax and savings recommendations largely positive
Realistic policy on SOEs deserves wide support
Service sector closes 2010 on similar note – PSI
Solid end to manufacturing activity for 2010 – PMI
Slow slog for service sector heading into Christmas – PSI
Manufacturing turns the corner in November – PMI
Rethink the economy to improve prospects
Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill
Clear directions on superannuation
Debate on state asset options healthy
NZ economy – two steps forward, one step back