First RMA replacement Bill released BusinessNZ has welcomed the release of the exposure draft of the Natural and Built Environments Bill, the first of three Bills to replace the Resource Management Act.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope acknowledges the...
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 Executive Kirk Hope says higher rates on business, unrelated to services...
Productivity Commission correct on funding fairness BusinessNZ says the Productivity Commission brings a common-sense approach to the funding of local government.Local Government faces a number of funding issues surrounding the provision of new infrastructure growth,...
RMA shakeup long overdue A shakeup of the Resource Management System is a big step in the right direction, BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says."This is a great chance to move towards improved environmental, economic and social wellbeing outcomes."Mr Hope says...
Campaign on council funding welcomed A better system for funding local government is essential for our economic future, says BusinessNZ.Chief Executive Kirk Hope has welcomed the Local Government Business Forum’s campaign for a better system of funding...
New directions in urban planning positive Urban planning recommendations released today could help overcome housing and infrastructure problems, says BusinessNZ.The Productivity Commission's report Better Urban Planning makes a key recommendation of replacing the...
Too much planning Too much planningUrban planning has become too wide in its scope,increasing housing costs and reducing prosperity.This is the view of BusinessNZ in its submission on theProductivity Commission's draft report BetterUrban Planning.The draft report...
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A new system for water allocation is needed
Council elections – what to look for
BusinessNZ submission on proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity Consultation Docuemnt