Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
Protestors must be held accountable for harm
Protestors must be held accountable for harm BusinessNZ says pressure groups who undertake illegal demonstrations should be treated like any other group and held accountable for their actions.The protest action overnight occupying an OMV gas exploration rig off the...
Business Update 28 February 2020
Fuel market competition questions
Fuel market competition questions BusinessNZ says legislation requiring more transparent petrol pricing will probably be well-received, but there are concerns about the market study that prompted it.The Government has announced it is drafting a Fuel Market Bill to...
Poor timing for release of significant climate proposals
Poor timing for release of significant climate proposals Business will be affected by a disorderly approach to environmental law, says BusinessNZ.The Government has just launched a public consultation on draft settings and price controls for the Emissions Trading...
NZ economy: mixed outlook
NZ economy: mixed outlook Growth – not spectacular, but comparatively solid – is predicted in the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the December 2019 quarter.The forecast indicates annual GDP growth of 2.5 percent for the next two years.“International...
Minimum wage needs moderation
Minimum wage needs moderation BusinessNZ says today’s increase in the minimum wage is larger than normal and raises questions about whether some businesses will be able to cope.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said some smaller businesses and businesses in...
Workforce Development Councils a key development
Workforce Development Councils a key development BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope welcomes further clarification on the Government’s decision to establish six industry-led Workforce Development Councils (WDCs).Mr Hope says the move will need to be carefully...
Business Update 13 December 2019
Prudent, workable suggestions for council funding
Prudent, workable suggestions for council funding BusinessNZ says the Productivity Commission has listened to business concerns in making its recommendations on council funding.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says higher rates on business, unrelated to services...
Infrastructure boost must contribute to productivity growth
Infrastructure boost must contribute to productivity growth BusinessNZ has welcomed the $12 billion infrastructure boost announced today, and says it’s appropriate for road and rail transport to be the priorities.Chief Executive Kirk Hope said business would be...
BusinessNZ President re-elected
Wellington businessman Vaughan Renner has been re-elected BusinessNZ President at BusinessNZ’s Annual General Meeting.