BusinessNZ and the NZ Council of Trade Unions have combined in a joint statement calling on the government of Fiji to respect their international obligations on labour standards.
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
NZ economy tainted by global uncertainty
Continued global uncertainty is impacting on NZ’s economic performance, with a number of indicators pointing to lower growth projections than previously forecast, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.
Skills and tertiary policies practical and positive
National’s skills and tertiary education policies are practical and well-focused on getting higher skilled New Zealanders, says BusinessNZ.
A more competitive New Zealand
BusinessNZ has released its manifesto for the 2011 General Election.
All parties should publish development plans
National’s economic development action plan released today answers some questions about the framework behind current initiatives and new policies, says BusinessNZ.
Close call for service sector expansion – PSI
A drop in expansion meant the service sector only just managed to keep on the positive side, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for October at 50.6.
Manufacturing drops the ball – PMI
After six consecutive months of expansion, manufacturing activity fell into contraction during October, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for October at 46.5.
Slower ETS welcome but not enough
The slower introduction of the full effects of the ETS is welcome but National’s Environment and Climate Change Policy announced today would impose too much additional cost on businesses and households, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive, Phil O’Reilly.
BusinessNZ welcomes innovation policy as best action for high tech manufacturing & services growth
The innovation policy released by the Government today is the best single action that could be taken to grow high tech manufacturing and services in New Zealand, says BusinessNZ, Chief Executive, Phil O’Reilly.
Employers support focus on youth
BusinessNZ says it’s good that the Government is focusing on youth employment in its employment relations policy announced today.
Workers not helped by superannuation proposal
Labour’s superannuation policy would backfire on workers, says BusinessNZ.
Politians speaking with business
The Deloitte-BusinessNZ Election Conference is the political event for business and the economy.