BusinessNZ has welcomed Labour’s focus on regional prosperity.
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
BIAC points to important OECD contribution for the success of the Australian G20 presidency
The international business community is looking at the OECD for knowledge and leadership in the run up to the Australian G20 summit in November.
Single business number useful for all business
Extending the single business number to all businesses, not just registered companies, is a better fit for New Zealand business, says ManufacturingNZ.
Quality regulation would make business more competitive
Recommendations to improve the quality of regulation are important and should be heeded, says BusinessNZ.
Business supportive of innovation, sustainability
Business supports enhanced innovation and a focus on sustainability, says BusinessNZ.
Holding the line – PSI
The services sector showed improved expansion levels in June, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 54.7.
9 global thinkers in one-off event
Hear world class speakers on the future of markets and business speaking in NZ in a one-off special event held in Auckland on 21 August.
Staying the course – PMI
The manufacturing sector remains in expansion mode, despite some aspects of the results that need to be watched closely in the months ahead, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for June at 53.3.
Trade mission heading to Taiwan to celebrate ANZTEC agreement
A 30 strong trade delegation sets off for Taiwan this Saturday, the first comprehensive such mission there since the ANZTEC free trade agreement came into force last December.
NZ economy – on course but some risks
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows the New Zealand economy is set to achieve around 3.5 percent growth in the short term – one of the highest growth rates in the OECD.
Japanese business delegation visits Auckland
A delegation of Japanese business leaders is accompanying Japan’s Prime Minister Abe on a visit to New Zealand, and will meet with New Zealand business leaders in Auckland.
Seismic strengthening policy needs rethink
New exemptions from seismic strengthening requirements show the policy is inconsistent and unnecessary, says BusinessNZ.