NZ economy - risky business The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June 2018 quarter shows that though many key economic indicators remain on the positive side of the ledger, there are a number of risks that could undermine what is currently a generally healthy...
BusinessNZ welcomes climate thaw BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s announcement that the National Party has taken a significant step toward a bipartisan approach to climate change policy.Leader of the Opposition Hon Simon Bridges has written to the Prime Minister...
Budget 2018 and business BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said some of the big ticket items in the Budget would help support business growth.“An investment of $28 billion over 10 years in Auckland transport will improve infrastructure in our largest city,...
Employment Bill an attack on the rights of non-union workers The Employment Relations Amendment Bill is an attack on the rights of non-union workers BusinessNZ says.Speaking to the select committee considering the Bill, Chief Executive Kirk Hope said it would give...
GST move levels playing field for NZ businesses Plans for applying GST to imported low-value goods would level the playing field between overseas and domestic retailers and help make New Zealand’s tax system consistent with other countries, says BusinessNZ.Under...
Plan for investment in innovation BusinessNZ says proposals for R&D tax credits could help more New Zealand companies innovate.The Government is seeking feedback on a plan to allow qualifying companies to claim back 12.5% of their spending on research and...
Climate committee shows balance BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement of the Interim Climate Change Committee.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says BusinessNZ member companies look forward to working with the committee as it makes decisions that will be critical for New...
Business impacted by oil and gas ban BusinessNZ says banning new petroleum and gas exploration will have significant implications for New Zealand business.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the Government’s decision to continue to recognise existing...
Employment changes not good for flexibility, productivity BusinessNZ says proposed changes to employment law should be carefully scrutinised to ensure the strengths of the current employment relations framework are not lost.Submissions on the Employment Relations...
Employment Bill consultation closing BusinessNZ urges businesses to make a submission on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill before the closing date of Good Friday.The Bill introduces changes to the Employment Relations Act to support collective bargaining and the...
Intelligent transport potential for New Zealand Self-driving cars, smart cities and drones could be an emerging success story for New Zealand, if the potential for the growth of the intelligent transport sector here is identified, harnessed and developed.Technology in...
NZ economy - offshore assistance The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the March 2018 quarter shows the New Zealand economy continuing to perform at a satisfactory level, assisted by continued improvement in the global economic outlook.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk...