Iconic Buy NZ Made celebrates 30th birthday The Buy New Zealand Made Campaign is turning 30 and celebrating with events around the country to showcase member companies along with the iconic kiwi trademark, which has evolved to become a significant marketing tool for...
Proposed ACC levy reduction welcomed BusinessNZ has welcomed proposed lower ACC levies for businesses in 2019-21, as outlined in ACC’s recent Discussion Document.ACC is proposing a nearly 7 percent average reduction in the Work Account levy which if implemented...
Boost for infrastructure decision making BusinessNZ has welcomed the planned establishment of a new independent infrastructure body.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says New Zealand needs to get systematically better at matching infrastructure demand with its...
Govt has listened to smaller businesses on innovation Government has listened to the views of smaller businesses in designing its research and development tax credit scheme, says BusinessNZ.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says for many smaller businesses, the problem with a...
Employment bill still harmful, oppressive The Employment Relations Amendment Bill as reported back to Parliament today remains harmful and oppressive, says BusinessNZ.None of the provisions that most concern business have been removed by the select committee...
Planning for low-emissions economy BusinessNZ has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s report on moving to a low‑emissions economy.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the Commission has taken stock of the challenges involved and built on the evidence base to...
BusinessNZ welcomes new Business Advisory Council BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope has welcomed today’s announcement of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council as a commitment by the Government to listen to business.The role of the Council will...
BusinessNZ welcomes microcredentials A micro-credential system introduced by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority will help ensure that New Zealand businesses can access employees with the skills they need in a world that is rapidly changing, says...
Health & safety improving - survey New health and safety legislation is helping businesses become safer, but more work is still needed, says BusinessNZ.Deloitte has surveyed a range of New Zealand businesses to find what has changed since the passing of the Health and...
Campaign on council funding welcomed A better system for funding local government is essential for our economic future, says BusinessNZ.Chief Executive Kirk Hope has welcomed the Local Government Business Forum’s campaign for a better system of funding...
New book an insight into NZ businesses BusinessNZ is welcoming a new reference book that offers an insight into the New Zealand business scene.100% Kiwi Business: 9 Kiwi Success Navigators is authored by Executive Director of the Buy NZ Made Campaign Ryan Jennings,...
'Loose spending' Bill should be delayed BusinessNZ has argued against proposed changes to the Local Government Act.The Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill would allow councils to spend rates money and levy property developers to provide a wider...