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AdvocacyUpdate
6 September 2024
Consensus approach welcomed
BusinessNZ congratulates the Infrastructure Minister for his commitment to building consensus. BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard says the Minister’s address to the infrastructure...
AdvocacyUpdate
16 August 2024
AdvocacyUpdate
2 August 2024
Smoothing trans-Tasman trade – please take the survey
The Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTRMA) - which aims to remove regulatory barriers between Australia and New Zealand and facilitate trade across the Tasman - is now 20 years old. The...
Building a safety culture
Too many Kiwis are still being harmed at work. Creating a culture focused on health, safety, and wellbeing can make a huge impact — and starts from the top. Warwick Stenson clearly remembers the day...
AdvocacyUpdate
5 July 2024
AdvocacyUpdate
14 June 2024
Health and safety deserve better
BusinessNZ is supportive of the consultation on work health and safety announced today by the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety. BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard says the...
Overseas investment changes a good start
The Government’s steps to make it easier for overseas investment are a good start but more, fundamental change is required, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope. “New Zealand currently has one...
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope resignation
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope today announced he has resigned from his role and will finish with BusinessNZ on 6 September 2024. “I have led BusinessNZ for nine years through a period of...
AdvocacyUpdate
31 May 2024