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
Moderate manufacturing expansion in May – PMI
Economy on the rise
Budget move towards higher-earning economy
Competitiveness decline is concerning
Service sector expansion softens, but employment picks up – PSI
Manufacturing expansion highest since 2004 – PMI
BusinessNZ endorses Budget focus on innovation
Employment figures positive for future growth
What we should do about the emissions trading scheme
Quick reaction needed to Australia’s tax change
Retirement Income Policy Review