NZIIS consultation important for business BusinessNZ says it will be important to get wide public discussion on the proposal for an income insurance scheme for New Zealand.The proposal for the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme (NZIIS) was launched by Government...
NZ economy: stop-go signs ahead The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast looks into unchartered territory as Covid-19 continues to affect the economy.The Forecast for the December 2021 quarter indicates that New Zealand is not likely to see as strong an economic upswing as...
BusinessNZ refuses to be part of Government’s FPA scheme BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope speaks about the refusal to be part of the Government’s Fair Pay Agreement scheme.Video | LinkBusinessNZ has confirmed it is refusing to be the Government’s nominated partner...
Tax administration could be improved with better technology and more partnerships with the private sector, the BusinessNZ Tax Group says. The BusinessNZ Tax Group is a group of leading tax practitioners and service providers who have produced a white paper with...
Changes at BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has appointed a new Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Advocacy.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said New Zealand’s peak industry group has experienced significant growth, requiring new strategic oversight."Over the last...
Proposed changes to wetland regulations welcomed BusinessNZ welcomes proposed changes to wetland regulations which will allow businesses to undertake more activity on their property, in response to concerns raised by its members.Originally, regulations broadly...
ACC accounts require greater transparency BusinessNZ says ACC levies proposed for 2022-5 require greater levels of transparency.Responding to ACC’s regular consultation, BusinessNZ’s submission says all ACC accounts need to be fully funded for the ACC...
NZ economy: roller coaster NZ’s economic roller coaster ride can be expected to continue through the next quarter, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.The forecast for the September quarter shows a fluid situation with Covid issues still dominating the...
Steps towards reconnecting will be well-received BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the plan Reconnecting New Zealanders to the World balances the need for caution with the prospects for a managed reopening of the economy.“The plan reinforces our reasons...
Full version of RMA replacement keenly awaited Issues important to business are missing from the RMA replacement Bill, BusinessNZ says.Presenting BusinessNZ’s submission on the Natural and Built Environments Bill, BusinessNZ economist John Pask said the...
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