BusinessNZ Network

Join us for our next Bay of Plenty Exporters evening and Site tour at Mainfreight.

Pritika Bonamis

ExportNZ

In this edition of Pānui, we share an article highlighting why New Zealand can’t afford a short‑term energy strategy and spotlight two projects demonstrating the circular economy in action, including […] The post Pānui news – 21 May first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

With this work the EA is proposing updates to the Distributed Generation Pricing Principles (DGPPs) to promote and unlock efficient investment and network usage, and to help reduce the cost of supply to consumers. In principle BEC is supportive of this ambition and agrees that network pricing should evolve alongside the changing structure and operation […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

We are entering the final stretch of the decisive decade to 2030, approaching tipping points that demand renewed momentum. The impacts of climate change are no longer distant forecasts – […] The post Climate Change & Business Conference 2026 first appeared on SBC.

Alana Douglas

SBC

Save the date for the Sustainable Business Council’s Annual Council Meeting in Auckland. This year’s meeting will bring members together to reflect on SBC’s impact over the past year and […] The post SBC Connects: Annual Council Meeting 2026 first appeared on SBC.

Alana Douglas

SBC

Join us for an exclusive networking event, bringing together senior leaders from across the Sustainable Business Council for a focused conversation on global insights and regional leadership in action. Hosted […] The post Global Insights and Regional Leadership in Action first appeared on SBC.

Alana Douglas

SBC

Join us for this upcoming Spotlight Series sharing key global insights from the recent World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Annual Meeting in Montreux, Switzerland. In this session Mike […] The post SBC Spotlight Series: Global Insights from WBCSD first appeared on SBC.

Alana Douglas

SBC

Submission by ExportNZ and BusinessNZ on the International Treaty Examination of the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of India.

BusinessNZ

ExportNZ

According to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) the services sector in New Zealand contracted in April, albeit more slowly than in March. The PSI for April was 48.9 (where a reading above 50.0 indicates the sector is generally expanding, and a reading below 50.0 indicates the sector is in contraction). The […]

Mark Cox

BusinessNZ

According to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI), New Zealand’s manufacturing sector was expanding in April, but the expansion was only marginal. The seasonally adjusted PMI for April was 50.5 (where a reading above 50.0 indicates that the manufacturing sector as a whole is expanding, and a reading below 50.0 indicates […]

Mark Cox

BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ — Proposed changes to agricultural, horticultural and veterinary product regulation will slash red tape, improve productivity and innovation across the primary sector, and be a comfort for pet owners across the country, BusinessNZ says. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says streamlining approval pathways and reducing unnecessary duplication should help businesses access new tools and […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ supports the Bill. It is a sensible package of reforms that cuts red tape and makes it easier for businesses to operate, from local salons through to restaurants, breweries and major events. Businesses will now get more certainty around licence renewals; venues will be able to open for major televised sporting events without needing […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

In this edition of Pānui, we cover the Government’s recent announcement on voluntary nature and carbon markets (VNCM ) and highlight SBC and CLC’s joint submission to develop the VNCM. […] The post Pānui news – 14 May first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

Toyota has confirmed that the first battery electric Hilux is arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand, marking a milestone for a lower-emissions transport future. The Hilux is a core working vehicle […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

BusinessNZ supports proposed amendments to the ACC Funding Policy Statement that align the FPS with PBE IFRS definitions. The submission also calls on MBIE to address three systemic issues: reducing the premium-smoothing period from 10 years to 2–5 years, raising aggregate levy change caps above the current 5%, and requiring transparency around cross-subsidisation within ACC […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

The CLC’s Seventh Annual Snapshot Report, released on 8 May 2026, details the Coalition’s signatory businesses individual and collective progress in reducing emissions and adapting to climate change over the […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

In this edition of Pānui, we share the Climate Change Commission’s newly released 2026 National climate change risk assessment, the first of its kind. We feature insights from the Beyond […] The post Pānui news – 7 May first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

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.

Pritika Bonamis

ExportNZ

In the first of a new series taking a deeper dive into getting to know the CEOs making up the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) and driving climate leadership from the top, we share some reflections from CLC Steering Group Convenor and Genesis CEO Malcolm Johns.

Rebecca Lowe

Climate Leaders Coalition

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.

Pritika Bonamis

ExportNZ

Meridian Energy has been recognised as one of the world’s most sustainable companies, highlighting its sustainability leadership. The business has been included in the S&P Global Dow Jones Best-in-Class World […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

Amendments to New Zealand’s mandatory climate-related disclosures regime saw the reduction of director liabilities and substantiation requirements, and raised reporting thresholds. The changes, announced in October 2025, resulted in a […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

In this edition of Pānui, we spotlight New Zealand’s Modern Slavery Bill passing its first reading in Parliament and share the latest NZ ETS advice from the Climate Change Commission. […] The post Pānui news – 30 April first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC