BusinessNZ Network

In our complex geopolitical environment, business leaders have a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change by fostering resilience, adaptability, and strategic influence. This workshop explores how the Inner Development Goals […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

Kantar presents the 2025 Better Futures report in partnership with the Sustainable Business Council. We look forward to again providing businesses with the key consumer insights on sustainability and the […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

In this edition of Pānui we cover the Business Breakthrough Barometer survey, the Transition Leader’s Breakfast series, the CCC National Climate Change Risk Assessment, a WMO report showing 2024 as […]

Connor Amor-Bendall

SBC

Since our last update, we have seen the signing of the NZ-UAE FTA, continuing focus on the India relationship, and intensive global focus on the new Trump Administration’s trade policy. A restructure of NZTE was also announced with investment work to be undertaken by a new entity Invest New Zealand.

Joshua Tan

ExportNZ

Submission by BEC to the Electricity Authority on the Requiring distributors to pay a rebate when consumers supply electricity at peak times – Consultation paper (Energy Competition Task Force initiative 2A) and Improving pricing plan options for consumers: Time-varying retail pricing for electricity consumption and supply – Consultation paper (Energy Competition Task Force Initiatives 2B and 2C)

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s commitment to reforming resource management laws, based on the principle of the enjoyment of property rights. “The latest announcement on phase 3 reforms is another step […]

Kathryn Asare

BusinessNZ

In this edition of Pānui we cover the Pānui submission date change from Wednesday to Tuesday, the transition planning guide release, atmospheric river predictions from NIWA, a report on Landing […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

Changes to Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) rules will help keep investment and international talent in New Zealand, and attract more.  BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the existing rules have been […]

Kathryn Asare

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ says a recent amendment to the Crimes Act is likely to cause problems for employers. The amendment makes it a criminal offence for an employer to intentionally not pay […]

Kathryn Asare

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ correspondence advocating for improved rules governing government agency procurement decisions

Kathryn Asare

BusinessNZ

The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the December quarter shows only modest growth on the cards for New Zealand’s economy in 2025.

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

New Zealand’s services sector slipped back into contraction during February, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for February was 49.1 (A PSI reading […]

Steve Summers

BusinessNZ

In this edition of Pānui, we share a new key trends for 2025 document we recently released, a report released by MBIE and BERL showing dramatic growth in Māori economy, […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector displayed its highest value for expansion since August 2022, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for […]

Steve Summers

BusinessNZ

Navigating the Macro Forces Shaping Our Future We are now halfway to 2030 and the world is at an inflection point, where sustainability challenges and opportunities are being shaped by […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

The ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards honour and celebrate the accomplishments of companies exporting goods and services to overseas markets from the BoP region.   This year’s event recognises […]

Sabrina Justen

ExportNZ

BusinessNZ has welcomed the Government’s commitment to better management of the health system. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich said a high-functioning health system was critical for enabling New Zealanders to […]

Kathryn Asare

BusinessNZ

In this edition of Pānui, we announce the new SBC Advisory Board Chair and Deputy Chair, share a bit about new platform ClimateWise, announce that Helios Energy has been granted […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

Global data released from the World Energy Council today highlights urgent concern for affordable energy and the importance of future energy infrastructure. The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) is New Zealand’s […]

BusinessNZ Energy Council

BusinessNZ Energy Council

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.

Alana Douglas

SBC

Audience: CEOs and Sustainability Leads. Focus: Serve as a review group, reflecting on the existing statement and ensuring quality and alignment by reviewing the draft statement and providing feedback. We […]

Alana Douglas

Climate Leaders Coalition

Audience: Sustainability Leads. Focus: Explore key challenges and opportunities for CLC leadership and innovation by identifying areas where CLC can lead, support systematic change, and address barriers to success. We […]

Alana Douglas

Climate Leaders Coalition