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Support for business welcomed
Support for business welcomed BusinessNZ has welcomed news that the Government will introduce a targeted wage subsidy for businesses hurt by Coronavirus.Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the whole...
Business Update 6 March 2020
Protestors must be held accountable for harm
Protestors must be held accountable for harm BusinessNZ says pressure groups who undertake illegal demonstrations should be treated like any other group and held accountable for their actions.The...
Business Update 28 February 2020
Fuel market competition questions
Fuel market competition questions BusinessNZ says legislation requiring more transparent petrol pricing will probably be well-received, but there are concerns about the market study that prompted...
Poor timing for release of significant climate proposals
Poor timing for release of significant climate proposals Business will be affected by a disorderly approach to environmental law, says BusinessNZ.The Government has just launched a public...
NZ economy: mixed outlook
NZ economy: mixed outlook Growth – not spectacular, but comparatively solid – is predicted in the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the December 2019 quarter.The forecast indicates annual...
Minimum wage needs moderation
Minimum wage needs moderation BusinessNZ says today’s increase in the minimum wage is larger than normal and raises questions about whether some businesses will be able to cope.BusinessNZ...
Workforce Development Councils a key development
Workforce Development Councils a key development BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope welcomes further clarification on the Government’s decision to establish six industry-led Workforce...
Business Update 13 December 2019
Prudent, workable suggestions for council funding
Prudent, workable suggestions for council funding BusinessNZ says the Productivity Commission has listened to business concerns in making its recommendations on council funding.BusinessNZ Chief...