Submissions
Submissions by BusinessNZ to central and local government select committees
BEC Submission on Wholesale Market Review
BusinessNZ – Future of Skilled Migrant Category
BusinessNZ's submission to MBIE makes the case for open, simple, permissive immigration settings and an ability to attract talent to come and work in New Zealand, to best support the skills needs of the export sector.
ExportNZ – Future of Skilled Migrant Category
ExportNZ's submission to MBIE makes the case for open, simple, permissive immigration settings and an ability to attract talent to come and work in New Zealand, to best support the skills needs of the export sector.
Pricing agricultural emissions
Responding to MfE's discussion document Pricing Agricultural Emissions, ExportNZ says the proposed approach is contrary to the Paris Agreement's objectives regarding food security, and lacks acknowledgement of different national circumstances and consideration for...
ACC Accredited Employers Programme
ACC is recommending changes to the Accredited Employers Programme which allows large employers to cover their employees’ claims for work injuries in return for a reduction in their ACC employer levies. BusinessNZ’s submission considers the changes which would shift...
BEC Submission on Inefficient Price Discrimination in very large contracts – proposed code amendment
The BusinessNZ Energy Council (‘BEC’)1 is pleased to have the opportunity to provide feedback to the Electricity Authority on its consultation paper ‘Inefficient Price Discrimination in very large contracts – proposed code amendment.’
Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022-23, Platform Economy and Remedial Matters) Bill
BusinessNZ welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022-23, Platform Economy and Remedial Matters) Bill(referred to as ‘the Bill’).
Trade and Labour Framework
As a general rule, New Zealand should take an approach that is reflective of our capacity to influenceoutcomes on a global playing field.
BEC Submission on Proposed changes to New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme limit and price control settings for units 2022
We believe New Zealand’s ETS is an effective and necessary instrument that ensures the external emissions costs are internalised by those who are responsible for their release. A price on carbon sends a powerful signal to emitters, creating both a ‘stick and carrot’...
Proposed changes to New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme limit and price control settings for units 2022
We believe New Zealand’s ETS is an effective and necessary instrument that ensures the external emissions costs are internalised by those who are responsible for their release. A price on carbon sends a powerful signal to emitters, creating both a ‘stick and carrot’...
Re: New Zealand Three Year Review of the Comprehensive & Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Export New Zealand (ExportNZ) has been a consistent voice for free and liberal trade and has been a long-term advocate for the Comprehensive & Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and also its predecessor the Trans-Pacific Partnership.