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BusinessNZ Planning Forecast: Improving forecast for some areas
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June quarter indicates the NZ economy will likely grow at nearly 3% by 2027, however it is facing strong headwinds caused by international and domestic...
BusinessNZ welcomes regulatory trim
BusinessNZ welcomes today’s announcement by Minister for Regulation Hon David Seymour that Cabinet has approved the revocation of the outdated Health (Hairdressers) Regulations 1980. Small...
AdvocacyUpdate
23 May 2025
Regulatory roadblock to be removed
Swift action to remove a regulatory roadblock in the way of medical innovation, global events and tourism has been applauded by BusinessNZ. A ‘nonsensical’ ruling by Medsafe effectively prevents...
AdvocacyUpdate
11 April 2025
Codes of practice to light the way
BusinessNZ says a sharper focus on Approved Codes of Practice will make health and safety management stronger and simpler. Approved Codes of Practice will become more important under coming changes...
Regulating employees and employers
BusinessNZ supports coming changes to employment law to remove unnecessary regulations on employing new staff. Currently businesses must sign up new staff to a collective agreement’s terms for their...
Clear responsibilities for health and safety
Proposed law changes will bring clarity to the health and safety responsibilities of directors and managers, BusinessNZ says. Changes announced today indicate that the routine management of health...
Thrill seekers welcome: Health & safety reform unlocks the outdoors
Further changes to Health and Safety laws should see more Kiwis keen to explore their own backyard and unlock further economic gains in the great outdoors. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich...
Health & safety refocused on task at hand
Health and safety law reforms announced today will make it simpler for small businesses to keep their workplace safe and people healthy, says BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the...
Business groups call for publication of council voting records
As councils consider their spending and rates decisions for the coming year and as October’s local authority elections draw closer, business groups are calling for greater transparency on how...
RMA reform – opening the door to investment
BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s commitment to reforming resource management laws, based on the principle of the enjoyment of property rights. “The latest announcement on phase 3 reforms is...