Innovation spend celebrated Increased spending on research and development by businesses is cause for celebration, says BusinessNZ.New data from Statistics NZ shows a recent increase of around half a billion dollars over the last two years had brought firms’...
Hydrogen and economic issues top of mind for NZ energy executives The sixth annual New Zealand Energy Issues Map below shows energy executives grappling with the potential of hydrogen fuel, along with economic issues including New Zealand’s emerging climate...
Minority view on extending the taxation of capital gains Minority view on extending the taxation of capital gainsThree of the eleven members of the Tax Working Group do not favour the Group’s recommendations on capital gains tax.Group members BusinessNZ Chief...
Infrastructure Commission welcomed BusinessNZ says the establishment of the new Infrastructure Commission will help overcome current infrastructure problems in New Zealand.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says there’s a need for greater investment in infrastructure and...
Electricity pricing options The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) has welcomed options published today by the Electricity Price Review Panel.BEC Chair David Caygill said the Review had provided a thorough and careful review of issues and options for improvement in...
Vocational education needs to serve learners and businesses Vocational education needs to serve learners and businesses We need to make sure vocational education is serving the needs of learners and businesses, says Business NZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope.The Reform of...
Engagement with business Greater integration with the world economy will reap dividends for New Zealand business, the Prime Minister told business leaders today.Addressing the BusinessNZ economic update meeting in Auckland this morning, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern...
Compulsory fair pay agreements risky for growth Compulsory Fair Pay Agreements risky for economic growthFair Pay Agreements would bring risks to business and the economy, says BusinessNZ.The Fair Pay Agreements report released today proposes a system of industry-wide...
Steady ETS development BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement of the first tranche of decisions from the ongoing development of the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the ETS needs a careful balance between contributing to...
ACC levy reduction welcomed ACC levy reduction welcomedThe reduction in the ACC work levy has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.The levy paid by employers and the self-employed will reduce from an average 72 cents to 67 cents per $100 of liable earnings from next...
Changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill will make parts of the legislation more acceptable to business. A supplementary order paper lodged by the Government would address some key concerns, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said. Areas softened in the...
Positive changes to Employment Bill Changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill will make parts of the legislation more acceptable to business.A supplementary order paper lodged by the Government would address some key concerns, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk...