BusinessNZ Network

The services sector in New Zealand contracted in March, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for March was 46.0 (A PSI reading above 50.0 indicates that the service sector is generally expanding; below 50.0 that it is declining). This was 1.6 points lower than in February and 6.6 […]

Mark Cox

BusinessNZ

The BusinessNZ Network and leaders across New Zealand’s export sector are calling on all political parties to back the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement, warning the country cannot afford to miss a major economic opportunity. An open letter published today and signed by 28 exporters and industry associations outlines the significance of getting the deal across the line as global uncertainty, rising protectionism and supply chain disruption continues to […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ supports a well-functioning and appropriately resourced AML/CFT system. New Zealand’s obligations under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as well as the reputational and economic consequences of failing to meet them are real and significant. We do not oppose cost recovery in principle and acknowledge the Government’s decision to move to a co-funded model […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ welcomes New Zealand’s first City Deal as a long-overdue step toward unlocking economic growth, through better coordinated infrastructure planning and delivery. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the agreement for Auckland signals a shift toward more constructive collaboration between central and local government. “Developing world-class cities requires long-term thinking, coordinated investment, and a clear […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

According to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI), New Zealand’s manufacturing sector was expanding in March, albeit at a slower rate than previously. The seasonally adjusted PMI for March was 53.2 (a reading above 50.0 indicates that manufacturing as a whole is expanding, below 50.0 that it is contracting). This was […]

Mark Cox

BusinessNZ

In this edition of Pānui, we share a piece on how energy security has overtaken climate change, how One New Zealand has completed its first onsite renewable energy project, Genesis […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

Marking a milestone in SLR’s digital innovation journey, the company has acquired Planetrics and ClimSystems, two climate-modelling and analytics platforms. The integration of these platforms will strengthen the company’s ability […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

Genesis Energy has signed an agreement with Nature’s Flame to assess supplying torrefied biomass for electricity generation at Huntly Power Station. The agreement will explore replacing some coal use with […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

In this edition of Pānui, we share the launch of SBC and CLC’s Driving Sustainable Growth Report and highlight the strong media coverage following its release, with coverage across RNZ, […]

Connie Maddock

SBC

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 established a modern risk‑based framework based on the principle that PCBUs must eliminate or minimise risks so far as is reasonably practicable. BusinessNZ supports maintaining this risk‑based approach. While the objectives of the Bill are supported, some proposed amendments would benefit from refinement to ensure they achieve […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

ExportNZ and ASB invite you to hear from New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment, Todd McClay, as he delivers an address on the State of New Zealand’s Export Sector.

Joshua Tan

ExportNZ

The ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards are a celebration of courage, entrepreneurship, discipline, sheer grit and talent.

Nicholas Russell

ExportNZ

The report, Driving Sustainable Growth: Opportunities for New Zealand’s Economy, commissioned by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) finds that a focused shift toward an innovation-driven, […]

Connie Maddock

SBC

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.

Connie Maddock

SBC

The cost of living continues to emerge as New Zealanders’ top concern – yet sustainability continues to play a decisive role in how people judge businesses, according to new research […] The post Better Futures 2026 Report first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) highlights an opportunity for New Zealand businesses to drive greater commitment and action on social responsibility, both internally with employees and for the benefit of the communities they operate in.

Connie Maddock

SBC

In this edition of Pānui, we share a recent report exploring how financial quantification can turn climate risk into value creation and details of EECA and Counties Energy new smart […]

Connie Maddock

SBC

Dr Cathy Bebelman, Chief Scientist, Auckland Transport explores Lessons from Auckland’s 2023 storms highlight the need to shift from recovery to proactive climate adaptation in infrastructure planning.

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

Enter the ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards 2026 The ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards are a celebration of courage, entrepreneurship, discipline, sheer grit, and talent. Enter […]

Nicholas Russell

ExportNZ

EECA has partnered with Counties Energy to establish NZ’s first smart energy neighbourhood in Karaka Harbourside. The pilot will equip homes with smart technology to optimise energy use, reduce peak […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards 2026 The ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards is returning in 2026 to celebrate the successes of local businesses on the world stage. The […]

Amanda Liddle

ExportNZ