A local government initiative to foster business friendly councils has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
Guidelines for development contributions sought
Better council treatment of property developers would help housing affordability, says BusinessNZ.
Risk to NZ businesses from controversial use of privilege
BusinessNZ is expressing concern at the implications for all business as a result of continued allegations against Countdown supermarkets made in Parliament by Labour MP Shane Jones.
Living wage ‘really’ $22.89
The ‘new’ living wage has shifted the goalposts and appears to be more about politics than public policy, says BusinessNZ.
Sensational Summer – PSI
Activity in the services sector continued its march upwards with some levels of activity not seen since 2007, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for January at 58.1.
Asia Pacific business leaders to press APEC leaders to accelerate Regional Economic Integration
Asia Pacific business leaders endorse free trade and regional integration at Auckland meeting.
Good start to 2014 innings
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector started 2014 on a healthy note, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for January at 56.2.
Senior Chinese delegation expected at APEC meetings
As Auckland prepares to welcome the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting this week, a senior Chinese delegation will also attend to explore opportunities for trade and investment with New Zealand.
Electricity market competitive
The electricity market in New Zealand is extremely competitive, with consumers able to switch retailers to gain lower prices, and more consumers using metering and home energy management systems to save more.
B20 Human Capital Taskforce to address global workforce challenges
The B20 Human Capital Task Force has called on G20 leaders to adopt practical, actionable and measurable recommendations to address the challenges facing today’s global workforce.
Business leaders prepare for ABAC meeting
Leading New Zealand businesses are joining with the Government to welcome more than 250 business leaders at a meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council in Auckland this week.
Trans-Tasman moves endorsed
The Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum welcomes the deepening of trans-Tasman relations following a joint meeting of Australian and New Zealand Cabinet Ministers in Sydney.