Innovation in trade strategy Innovation in trade strategyNew Zealand's trade agenda is well oriented for achieving more innovative and diversified exports, says BusinessNZ.Commenting on the Government's Trade Agenda 2030, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the...
Cross-party agreement positive Cross-party agreement positiveThe Labour Greens Budget agreement announced today is a welcome development in election year, says BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope."Cross-party agreements provide more certainty for voters and help political...
Employability skills framework welcomed Employabilityskills framework welcomedBusinessNZhas welcomed the launch of the Employability Skills Framework, to help ensure youngpeople gain employability skills.Theframework lists the workplace skills needed for all...
Save the TPPA - exporters Save the TPP - exportersNew Zealand exporters want to see every effort made to save the TPPA, says ExportNZ.The New Zealand Trade Minister today said he would investigate with the 10 other TPPA partners the options for continuing to bring the...
NZ 'least corrupt' in 2016 NZ'least corrupt' in 2016 New Zealandand Denmark lead the world in freedom from corruption according to a survey by...
Worker exploitation condemned BusinessNZ has endorsed the sentence handed down today to the first person convicted of human trafficking in New Zealand.In the Auckland High Court today Faroz Ali received a nine-year jail sentence for underpaying and mistreating Fijian...
Don't allow dumping in New Zealand Don't allow dumping in New ZealandDumping products should not be allowed in the New Zealand market, says ManufacturingNZ.Dumping is selling products in an export market at a lower cost than they are sold in their home...
Major step forward on pay equity Major step forward on pay equity: BusinessNZBusinessNZ says the Government's agreement to the Joint Working Group on Pay Equity Principles is a major step forward for dealing with any cases of undervaluing women's work.BusinessNZ and...
Support package for Kaikoura businesses endorsed Support package for Kaikoura businesses endorsedBusinessNZ says the wage subsidy assistance plan for small businesses around Kaikoura is appropriate and well-placed.The Government's Earthquake Support Subsidy will pay...
BusinessNZ says Trump winning the US Presidential election does not mean climate change is going away.
Practical response to skills shortage Practical response to skills shortageNew developments in employment and skills have been welcomed by BusinessNZ.Two new jobs and skills hubs were announced today – centres where training and services can be delivered in support of...
International trade could be a source of tension with the election of Donald Trump as US President, says BusinessNZ.