BusinessNZ says the removal of ACC residual levies will be a welcome step towards a more transparent ACC.
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
New Zealand’s sovereignty not at risk from TPP, says ExportNZ’s Catherine Beard
New Zealand’s sovereignty is not endangered by the Trans Pacific Partnership.
TPP risks overstated
A new report on the Trans Pacific Partnership concludes that it would not allow foreign control over New Zealand’s law-making ability.
Think Europe as well as Asia says International Business Forum
The New Zealand International Business Forum is urging the New Zealand and European Union Governments to proceed to the negotiating table to hammer out a free trade agreement.
Free trade with EU urged
International trade between New Zealand and the European Union should be freed up, says BusinessNZ.
Large trade blocs good for NZ exports
New Zealand’s refreshed priorities for international trade have been welcomed by ExportNZ.
Onwards and upwards – PSI
Activity in New Zealand’s services sector reached higher levels in August, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for August at 58.2.
Data good for students, economy
BusinessNZ says data on employment outcomes will help students make good career choices.
Balancing act – PMI
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced an increase in expansion during August, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for June at 55.0
BIAC welcomes B20 Recommendation on Tax and Looks to Imminent Release of Final BEPS Reports
BIAC welcomes B20 Recommendation on Tax and Looks to Imminent Release of Final BEPS Reports.
Business rebuilds in Canterbury
Business rebuilds in Canterbury – Timeline for redevelopment and rebuild of businesses following the Christchurch earthquakes, compiled by the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
Government Decision to allow dumping gets balance wrong
BusinessNZ is disappointed the Government has failed to heed submissions and is allowing goods to be dumped in NZ if it is deemed to be in the “public interest”, via a new public interest test.