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Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
Review of the Skills Shortage lists. Have your say
The Ministry is calling for occupations to be added, retained, removed from the Immediate Skills Shortage List and the Long-term Skill Shortage Lists, or the movement of occupations between the lists.
Marching on – PSI
New Zealand’s services sector continued to show healthy levels of expansion in March, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for March at 57.6.
Getting more women working in trades
After the Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs undertook research that has led to more women training in Canterbury for trades and more women working in construction.
Autum tinge – PMI
Despite a slower rate of expansion, New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains in solid territory, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 54.5.
ManufacturingNZ and ExportNZ welcome increased funding in R&D
Executive Director of ManufacturingNZ and ExportNZ, Catherine Beard welcomes the increase in R&D funding from Government…
Innovation funding a boost to competitiveness
Incentives for firms to invest in innovation are welcome, says BusinessNZ…
New Zealand Job Expo in Melbourne an excellent opportunity for Kiwi manufacturers
The final job fair in the current series will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne on 18/19 April 2015. This New Zealand Job Expo will includes a special focus on manufacturing to enable New Zealand manufacturers to meet and directly recruit highly experienced manufacturing employees who are actively looking for work opportunities.
Tax proposals welcomed
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says proposals including integrating tax compliance with online business activity and streamlining PAYE, GST and provisional tax would be carefully considered.
NZ economy – balancing risks
Risks and opportunities for the New Zealand economy are finely balanced, according to the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.
Clearer employment standards welcomed
Proposed changes to employment standards will make employer requirements clearer, says BusinessNZ.
Business priorities for regional integration in Southeast Asia: Five steps for economic integration
“Moving towards competitive markets is a prerequisite for investor confidence, job creation, and economic growth”, said BIAC Chairman Phil O’Reilly at the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Forum in Jakarta, commenting on a joint Business Statement by BIAC, the Indonesian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC).