BusinessNZ Network

Source: BusinessNZ — Given the political, economic, and fiscal constraints facing the New Zealand economy, Budget 2026 is fiscally responsible, BusinessNZ says. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the Government has approached this year’s Budget with a restrained, real-world lens. “BusinessNZ wanted to see a Budget which delivered a credible, long-term economic plan to return New Zealand’s […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

In this edition of Pānui, Mike our CEO shares how global leaders are reframing sustainability, we release our response to the Modern Slavery Bill, the Climate Change Commission shares how […] The post Pānui news – 28 May first appeared on SBC.

Alana Douglas

SBC

This submission was provided to the Education and Workforce Committee in support of the Modern Slavery Bill. SBC supports the objective of the Bill, and the purpose. SBC acknowledges and […] The post SBC Response to Select Committee on the Modern Slavery Bill first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

Source: BusinessNZ — BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s Budget 2026 investment of $131.1 million into compulsory education, saying the package reinforces the importance of strong foundational learning for New Zealand’s long-term economic future. BusinessNZ Director of Education, Skills and Immigration Rachel Simpson says meaningful education reform requires resourcing and ensuring teachers have the tools, training, and support […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ — Changes to the Active Investor Plus visa settings mean charitable contributions of up to $1 million will qualify as part of an applicant’s minimum $5 million investment in New Zealand. BusinessNZ says the move will strengthen public confidence in foreign investment by broadening the benefits beyond economic outcomes alone. Director of Education, Skills […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s announced loan scheme to help commercial and industrial gas users transition, in the face of significant gas price increases and rapidly declining domestic production. Director of […]

BusinessNZ Energy Council

BusinessNZ Energy Council

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

Meridian Energy has received consent to build a 130MW solar farm at Bunnythorpe, marking another step in its renewable capacity expansion. The project, set to feature around 250,000 solar panels, […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

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

Source: BusinessNZ — BusinessNZ says changes to plant variety rights (PVR) should ensure more of the value created by New Zealand science and ingenuity stays here, to drive innovation, lift export returns and support long-term economic growth. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says at a time when our country must find new ways to grow export revenue, lift productivity, […]

Cal Roberts

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