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AdvocacyUpdate
21 March 2025
Foreign investment changes positive
Changes to Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) rules will help keep investment and international talent in New Zealand, and attract more. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the...
‘Intentional theft’ law unnecessary
BusinessNZ says a recent amendment to the Crimes Act is likely to cause problems for employers. The amendment makes it a criminal offence for an employer to intentionally not pay wages and...
Health system serious approach needed
BusinessNZ has welcomed the Government’s commitment to better management of the health system. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich said a high-functioning health system was critical for...
Overseas investment overhaul: NZ means business
Overseas investment overhaul: NZ means business BusinessNZ says the Government’s announcement to reform the Overseas Investment Act sends a positive signal to the world, that New Zealand is ready to...
AdvocacyUpdate
21 February 2025
Growth plan endorsed
BusinessNZ has endorsed the Going for Growth plan released today by the Minister for Economic Growth, outlining actions to be taken or underway to lift economic and productivity growth. BusinessNZ...
New Zealand more attractive to foreign investment
Changes to investor visa settings will make New Zealand more attractive as an investment destination, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich. “We welcome the next move in the government's...
Immigration changes a step in the right direction
BusinessNZ welcomes changes to work visas as a step in the right direction, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich. “Removing the requirement to pay the median wage will help relieve cost...
Reform of local government – relief and celebration
BusinessNZ congratulates the Government and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown on planned local government reform. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich said the Government’s agreement to...
AdvocacyUpdate
13 December 2024
NZ Economy: Holding pattern
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the December quarter shows only modest growth on the cards for New Zealand’s economy in 2025. BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says after a tough...