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Trade picture remains cloudy after US midterm elections
The United States midterm elections were significant for New Zealand’s trade prospects but the picture has just become more clouded. New Zealand, a trade-dependent nation, needs fewer tariffs and freer trade.
Proposed ACC levy reduction welcomed
Proposed ACC levy reduction welcomed BusinessNZ has welcomed proposed lower ACC levies for businesses in 2019-21, as outlined in ACC’s recent Discussion Document.ACC is proposing a nearly 7...
Migration must balance priorities of communities with need to attract skills to NZ
New Zealand’s workforce is changing. Auckland, our largest commercial city, is ‘superdiverse’ – home to 200 different ethnicities speaking 160 languages. The diaspora help to strengthen the international relationships that underpin our export industries.
Climate change scenarios are frightening, but ‘taking action’ is still hard to do
The climate change report released this week was a real wake up call. The UN intergovernmental report warns the world has only 12 years to take action to prevent drought, floods, extreme heat and poverty for hundreds of millions of people.
Boost for infrastructure decision making
Boost for infrastructure decision making BusinessNZ has welcomed the planned establishment of a new independent infrastructure body.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says New Zealand needs to get...
Govt has listened to smaller businesses on innovation
Govt has listened to smaller businesses on innovation Government has listened to the views of smaller businesses in designing its research and development tax credit scheme, says BusinessNZ.Chief...
Embracing the education opportunity
New Zealand’s education system is facing the most significant change in 30 years. Exciting prospects on the horizon will have a significant impact on our future workforce and the ability of Kiwi businesses to remain globally competitive.
Lack of change to employment bill deeply disappointing
The contentious issue of industrial relations is again making headlines, with the Education and Workforce Select Committee this week reporting back on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill.
Employment bill still harmful, oppressive
Employment bill still harmful, oppressive The Employment Relations Amendment Bill as reported back to Parliament today remains harmful and oppressive, says BusinessNZ.None of the provisions that...
Planning for low-emissions economy
Planning for low-emissions economy BusinessNZ has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s report on moving to a low‑emissions economy.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the Commission has taken...
It may not restore confidence, but PM’s speech was a step in the right direction
In a previous column, I wrote that in recalibrating pace and priorities, the Government should be looking at policy that will provide sustainable, inclusive growth and high-quality jobs that lead to higher incomes and make New Zealanders better off.
BusinessNZ welcomes new Business Advisory Council
BusinessNZ welcomes new Business Advisory Council BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope has welcomed today’s announcement of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council as a commitment...