Changes to the earthquake-prone buildings policy announced today do not adequately address the concerns of business and local communities, says BusinessNZ.
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
BusinessNZ welcomes changes to Health & Safety
BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s announcement today of new health and safety legislation to be administered by the recently established Worksafe New Zealand.
Services sector could lift NZ economy
BusinessNZ supports the call for a new focus on services.
Time to focus on the value of tertiary education
Education performance information should include measures of value, says BusinessNZ.
BusinessNZ assists plan to counteract multinational tax avoidance
BusinessNZ will work with New Zealand businesses to respond to the OECD’s action plan for counteracting tax avoidance by multinational companies.
Regional education information good step forward
The release of regional education achievement information today on the Ministry of Education’s website has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
A for activity – PSI
New Zealand’s service sector remains at a consistent level of positive activity, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 55.0.
Workplace safety moves welcomed
BusinessNZ welcomes the announcement of the Establishment Board for the new Crown agency WorkSafe.
Regulation inquiry good news
The Productivity Commission’s inquiry into regulation is good news, says BusinessNZ.
Solid first half performance – PMI
Results for the month of June confirm a solid and expansionary first half of the year for the manufacturing sector, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for June at 54.7.
Economic cooperation agreement between NZ & Taiwan benefits both economies
BusinessNZ welcomes today’s announcement that NZ and Taiwan have signed an economic cooperation agreement.
Cost-sharing plans needed for Auckland infrastructure
Business is in favour of an integrated, long-term approach to developing major city infrastructure.