Changes to employment relations law and regulations in 2016
Commentaries
Statements by BusinessNZ on issues relevant to enterprise in New Zealand.
New Zealand’s economic prospects
The economy is in trouble, and it’s all dairy’s fault. That is the most common complaint I hear today. The drop in global dairy prices has sparked a bit of pessimism. Commentators are calling out the dairy industry as an obstacle to a healthy economy. It’s right to be concerned about conditions facing the dairy industry – but the complaint doesn’t fully represent what’s going on in the New Zealand economy.
Kirk Hope: dairy struggles don’t represent what’s going on in the NZ economy.
Why we need foreign investment
The case for more foreign investment in NZ business is strong
Prospects for 2016
Looking forward to 2016 for business and the economy
RMA changes could do some good
BusinessNZ says draft legislation to amend the Resource Management Act is worthwhile.
Budget Summary 2015 – A plan that’s working
BusinessNZ’s summary of the 2015 Budget.
2014 Energy Briefing to Incoming Government
Inspiring Action: More Women in Leadership
Business supports increased numbers of women in leadership positions BusinessNZ CEO Phil O’Reilly said, addressing the Inspiring Action seminar in Wellington on 1 July 2014.
G20 conference on small business
Phil O’Reilly attended the G20 conference on small business in Australia on 20 June as a representative of BusinessNZ and the BIAC.
Budget 2014 – Key Issues and Outcomes
BusinessNZ’s summary of the 2014 Budget.
Manufacturing ‘vibrant and kicking’ – report
The report compiled by researchers Castalia finds manufacturing contributed 14.6 per cent to the country’s gross domestic product in 2012, making it the largest economic sector.