BusinessNZ Network

BusinessNZ notes that the Issues Paper sets out Inland Revenue’s concern that the current tax treatment of shareholder loans is no longer fit for purpose. While shareholder loans are a common and legitimate feature of close companies and small businesses, Inland Revenue considers that large and long-standing loans can be used to access company funds […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

This event provides a unique platform for NZ exporters to engage directly with chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, consulate representatives and NZ government agencies dedicated to helping businesses grow internationally.

Nicholas Russell

ExportNZ

This event provides a unique platform for NZ exporters to engage directly with chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, consulate representatives and NZ government agencies dedicated to helping businesses grow internationally.

Nicholas Russell

ExportNZ

Lynette Mayne, Executive Chair of The B Team Australasia, recently visited Aotearoa New Zealand for the launch of the Climate Leaders Coalition’s new Statement of Ambition and refreshed strategy. In […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

Oxygen Consulting, in partnership with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), and the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), have launched their fourth annual survey on the sustainability profession in New Zealand and are inviting eligible participants to take part.

Rebecca Lowe

SBC

Kāpiti Coast District Council is collaborating with Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA), Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) and community organisations to install solar energy systems (solar photo voltaic […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

BusinessNZ welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Public Works Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) and recommends that it proceeds. BusinessNZ supports the Government’s objective to reform and modernise the Public Works Act 1981 (“PWA”) to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and clarity of land acquisition, objections and compensation functions. As New Zealand’s largest business […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

AI could be the answer to NZ’s infrastructure challenge by boosting climate adaptation and resilience through smarter planning and maintenance. That’s according to Beca’s Thomas Hyde who highlights in this latest […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

Westpac NZ is offering interest free home loan top ups up to NZ$50,000 over five years to support resilience against natural hazards. Choices home loan customers can fund improvements such as […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

The Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition are preparing a report that tests the hypothesis that economic growth is synonymous with climate action. This report, led by Sapere and […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

December’s activity for New Zealand’s manufacturing sector showed its highest level of activity since December 2021, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for December was 56.1 (a PMI reading above 50.0 indicates that manufacturing is generally expanding; below 50.0 that it is declining). This was […]

Steve Summers

BusinessNZ

Join Deloitte CEO Mike Horne and SBC CEO Mike Burrell, for a succinct, action oriented summary for Executive leadership and Directors on the “go forward” for climate reporting, including governance, […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have partnered with Deloitte to help you navigate a path through the voluntary disclosure landscape. Our three-part online workshop series […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

BioLumic’s “world-first” technology activates natural biological processes in crops like ryegrass, corn, and rice, boosting growth, resilience, and yield without genetic modification. This sustainable approach shortens the time and cost […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

BEC supports the use of the super-peak product as a way for market participants to better manage their risk, which helps to improve competition within the wider market. However, we argued that the EA should give more time for the market to develop naturally before moving into mandated market making. We recommended that if the […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

ExportNZ says the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and India is a significant step forward for Kiwi exporters, unlocking improved access to one of the […]

Joshua Tan

ExportNZ

The 2025 Better Futures Thrive Report reveals social sustainability continues to grow as a critical ESG dimension. A growing group of “Social Actives” expects businesses to lead societal progress and […]

Rebecca Lowe

SBC

The services sector in New Zealand dipped further into contraction during November, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for November was 46.9 (A PSI reading above 50.0 indicates that the service sector is generally expanding; below 50.0 that it is declining). This was 1.5 points lower than October, […]

Steve Summers

BusinessNZ

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector showed further expansion during November, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for November was 51.4 (a PMI reading above 50.0 indicates that manufacturing is generally expanding; below 50.0 that it is declining). This was 0.2 points higher than October, but still […]

Steve Summers

BusinessNZ

In the final edition of Pānui for 2025, we wish you all a happy holiday season, our CEO Mike Burrell provides his final update for the year, WBCSD has launched […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

Congratulations to Meridian Energy who has been named Number 1 in New Zealand by Forsyth Bar Limited’s Carbon Environmental, Social and Governance Ratings Report for the fourth year in a […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

The NZ–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is now active, creating new openings for New Zealand exporters in one of the Middle East’s most significant markets. To help businesses understand […]

BusinessNZ

ExportNZ

The Government’s introduction of two Bills to replace the current Resource Management Act (RMA) is transformational and should result in fewer consents required to unlock development while protecting what matters, BusinessNZ says. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the next step will be securing broad support for the changes, which will streamline the approach to resource […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

In this edition of Pānui, Kantar releases Better Futures Thrive 2025, Lion’s Lorietta Bahr shares insights on embedding sustainability into everyday business, Phoenix Recycling Group take NZ Fast 50 win, […]

Alana Douglas

SBC