BusinessNZ Network

This year, we’ve brought in overseas experts to update you on the global trade environment; now it is the turn of our New Zealand diplomats to give you their outlook on the constantly changing conditions overseas and their work to leverage more out of our free trade agreements.

Diane Petterd

ExportNZ

In this edition of Pānui, we’ve been following along the conversations emerging from Climate Week NYC and share details of SBC’s Executive Leadership Forum. We spotlight a new article profiling […] The post Pānui news – 24 September first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

New research involving more than 1,000 New Zealand CEOs provides fresh insight into the role leadership, governance and sustainability play in creating long-term organisational value. The Creating Long-Term Sustainable Value report draws on responses from 1,089 CEOs across New Zealand, examining board effectiveness, CEO remuneration and motivation, environmental and social investment, and the factors that […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

The 2027 conference will be held on 9-10 September, at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Find out more information on the conference website. The post Climate Change & Business Conference 2027 first appeared on SBC.

Alana Douglas

SBC

In a new article from BusinessDesk, Z Energy discusses the NZ SAF Industry Roundtable’s call for government action on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The interview outlines five principles presented to […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

The election countdown is on.  This week, all eyes were on the Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Conference 2026, hosted by BusinessNZ. We’re proud to have brought our members a full day of leaders’ addresses, policy discussion and debate. 

Diane Petterd

BusinessNZ

In this edition of Pānui, we sit down with SBC and CLC CEO Mike Burrell for a post-CCBC debrief and share further reflections from SBN’s Fiona Stephenson. There’s a call […] The post Pānui news – 17 September first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

BusinessNZ is alarmed at National’s proposal to pursue the separation of supermarket chain Foodstuffs. “New Zealand has long benefited from a reputation for regulatory stability, respect for property rights and predictable policy settings. Measures of this nature risk undermining that reputation at a time when New Zealand needs investment, productivity growth and economic confidence,” said […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

New Zealand businesses want the next Government to keep the economy growing, hold a steady course on tax and finally deliver on long-promised infrastructure, according to the results of the Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Survey, released today by BusinessNZ at the Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Conference 2026. The survey, now regarded as one of the […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

According to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI), New Zealand’s services sector continued to expand in August, extending its run of growth to three consecutive months. The PSI for August was 51.2 (where a reading above 50.0 indicates the sector is generally expanding, and a reading below 50.0 indicates the sector is […]

Max Doyle

BusinessNZ

A Business Vision for a more prosperous New Zealand

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

According to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI), New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in August, though at a slower rate than the previous month. The seasonally adjusted PMI for August was 53.1 (where a reading above 50.0 indicates that the manufacturing sector as a whole is expanding, and a […]

Max Doyle

BusinessNZ

In this edition of Pānui, we recap the 2026 Climate Change & Business Conference, reflect on some of the conversations that continued beyond the conference stage and share media coverage […] The post Pānui news – 10 September first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

BERL analysis commissioned by BusinessNZ

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

New Zealand should remain committed to tackling climate change  and focus on the economic opportunities of transitioning to a low-emissions economy, Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) CEO Mike Burrell said today as he opened the 18th Climate Change & Business Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. The post 2026 Climate Change & Business Conference opens with call for focus on credible climate action and sustainable economic growth first appeared on SBC.

Rebecca Lowe

SBC

New Zealand should remain committed to tackling climate change  and focus on the economic opportunities of transitioning to a low-emissions economy, Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) CEO Mike Burrell said today as he opened the 18th Climate Change & Business Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

Rebecca Lowe

Climate Leaders Coalition

In this edition of Pānui, Select Committee recommends Modern Slavery Bill be passed into law and we share what this means for business alongside reflections from across the SBC network. […] The post Pānui news – 3 September first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

In a recently shared video, Meridian unpacks how it has supported Golden Bay Fruit to install 3000 solar panels on their packhouse roof of their Queen Victoria Street packhouse in […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

BusinessNZ’s 2026 election priorities report is here.

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ says New Zealand’s economic recovery is gaining real traction – and the country now has a rare opening to put itself on a more competitive international footing for the capital, investment and skilled people every advanced economy is competing for. Releasing its Election Priorities 2026, Building Tomorrow’s Economy, BusinessNZ has set out the constructive measures it says […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

Decisions about port capacity, infrastructure investment and health and safety obligations will have significant implications for businesses, exporters and communities alike.

Nicholas Russell

ExportNZ