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“Time for Action to replace Rhetoric,” says IOE at the G20 Leaders Summit in St Petersburg
IOE media release from the G20 Leaders Summit in St Petersburg.
New Zealand ‘18th most competitive’ nation
New Zealand is the 18th most competitive country in the world, according to this year’s Global Competitiveness Index.
Jubilant July – PSI
New Zealand’s service sector showed a jump in activity for July, with a PSI for July at 58.1.
Better communication for workplace safety
A recent survey of Auckland companies showed many had safety rules that were hard to understand.
Business solutions needed to meet tougher target
Business solutions needed to meet tougher target.
Trend setter – PMI
Manufacturing activity for July continued the trend of healthy expansion in the sector, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 59.5.
Restricting development contributions will help achieve affordable housing
Restrictions on development contributions will help achieve more affordable housing and commercial development, says BusinessNZ.
Better approach to decision making under RMA
Proposals released today to improve the Resource Management Act and its implementation are sensible, says BusinessNZ.
State of the Environment reporting good news for business and the environment
Today’s announcement by the Environment Minister Amy Adams that the Government will legislate for independent environmental reporting is an important step forward for the future of New Zealand’s economy and environment.
BusinessNZ welcomes changes to Health & Safety
BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s announcement today of new health and safety legislation to be administered by the recently established Worksafe New Zealand.
Earthquake building policy faulted
Changes to the earthquake-prone buildings policy announced today do not adequately address the concerns of business and local communities, says BusinessNZ.
Services sector could lift NZ economy
BusinessNZ supports the call for a new focus on services.