BusinessNZ Network

The services sector in New Zealand remained in expansion for the first month of 2026, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for January was 50.9 (A PSI reading above 50.0 indicates that the service sector is generally expanding; below 50.0 that it is declining). This was 0.8 points […]

Steve Summers

BusinessNZ

Genesis Energy has taken a big step towards its Gen35 strategy following the delivery of a key 172-tonne transformer for the new grid-scale battery at Huntly Power Station. The battery […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

January’s activity for New Zealand’s manufacturing sector again showed a healthy level of expansion, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

BusinessNZ

ManufacturingNZ

In this edition of Pānui, we share the Government’s latest announcement on the future of LNG and a link to catch up on our SLP 2026 Taster session if you […]

Connie Maddock

SBC

This report presents consolidated insights from members of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) on how to strengthen confidence, integrity, and scale within Aotearoa New Zealand’s […]

Connie Maddock

SBC

New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) has released new analysis highlighting how LNG imports could lock New Zealanders into high energy bills. The report suggests distributed renewable energy offers a […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

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

The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), operated by SkyCity, is celebrating its achievement of Qualmark Gold, the highest accreditation under Qualmark’s Sustainable Tourism Business criteria. The Venue, opened on […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

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