BusinessNZ Network

Join us for the Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Conference, hosted by BusinessNZ - the premier business forum of the 2026 General Election campaign. This full-day event brings together political party leaders, senior ministers and key spokespeople to outline ...

Diane Petterd

ExportNZ

According to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI), the services sector in New Zealand returned to expansion in June, having spent recent months in contraction. The PSI for June was 50.6 (where a reading above 50.0 indicates the sector is generally expanding, and a reading below 50.0 indicates the sector is in […]

Max Doyle

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ and BEC supports New Zealand’s net-zero carbon target as long as it can be achieved without undermining the competitiveness of domestic businesses versus their international competitors. Collectively, New Zealand’s business community has a dominant role in achieving reductions sought under the Paris Agreement. The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) underpins this role, remaining the main […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

In this edition of Pānui, KMPG explores how businesses can close the sustainability valuation gap, while Tonkin + Taylor shares practical guidance on turning transition plans into credible action and […] The post Pānui news – 9 July first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

BusinessNZ submits that the appropriate way to control climate emissions is at the Country level (as is the norm globally) and that this is already being done by the The Climate Change Response Act 2002 (the Act). The Act establishes the legal framework for New Zealand’s regulatory response to climate change. It includes a 2050 […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

According to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI), New Zealand’s manufacturing sector expanded significantly in June. The seasonally adjusted PMI for June was 59.7 (where a reading above 50.0 indicates that the manufacturing sector as a whole is expanding, and a reading below 50.0 indicates a contraction). This was sharply up […]

Max Doyle

BusinessNZ

Join us for an in-depth webinar where you’ll gain valuable insights on how your business can reduce export costs and improve efficiency in your supply chain. Hosted by Selina Deadman, […]

Diane Petterd

ExportNZ

In the latest of our 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 Member and KiwiRail CEO Peter Reidy.

Rebecca Lowe

Climate Leaders Coalition

In this edition of Pānui, we share our monthly update from SBC CEO Mike Burrell, Health NZ mark a major decarbonisation milestone and research from IAG brands AMI, State and […] The post Pānui news – 2 July first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

— BusinessNZ welcomes the passing of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, saying the changes will help create a clearer, more practical system while maintaining every employer’s responsibility to provide a safe workplace. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says BusinessNZ’s support for the legislation followed extensive consultation with small businesses across New Zealand. “We […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

From a policy sense, New Zealand’s GST system is one of the simplest in the world, built on a broad-based, low-rate regime that is widely regarded as a model for other jurisdictions. BusinessNZ’s starting point is that any changes should maintain that structure while keeping the system as comprehensive and as light on compliance as […]

BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

Lion has launched a pilot returnable bottle and crate system for Steinlager across 48 Auckland Super Liquor stores. Combining reusable glass bottles with digital tracking for the first time, the […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

It was great to spend last week in the South Island. We had the pleasure of hosting Hon Todd McClay for our State of the Export Sector Address in Christchurch, […]

Diane Petterd

ExportNZ

In this edition of Pānui, we share findings from the 2026 Insights on Sustainability Professionals research and the 2026 Business Breakthrough Barometer alongside an invitation to join SBC’s Social Impact […] The post Pānui news – 25 June first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

ExportNZ and the EMA are bringing together some of New Zealand’s leading exporters and trade experts at the Global X Summit in Auckland on 15 September, as businesses face an […]

Nicholas Russell

ExportNZ

New research shows the sustainability profession in Aotearoa New Zealand has firmly established itself at the centre of business strategy – but ongoing pressures around capability, career pathways and pay are threatening to stall its progress. The post Sustainability profession ‘comes of age’ – but pressure remains beneath the surface first appeared on SBC.

Rebecca Lowe

SBC

WM New Zealand and fellow SBC member Skyline Enterprises are working together to turn end-of-life luge carts into recycled materials. The initiative is a practical example of circular economy in […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition

In this edition of Pānui, Contact Energy installs the final panel at Kōwhai Park solar farm alongside Christchurch International Airport, while Fisher & Paykel Healthcare powers up New Zealand’s biggest […] The post Pānui news – 18 June first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

Strategic goals only matter if they translate into real-world outcomes. Woolworths is demonstrating what that looks like in practice by combining clear targets, operational investment and a focused partnership with […] The post Woolworths New Zealand: Reducing food waste and supporting communities through partnership first appeared on SBC.

Connie Maddock

SBC

Contact Energy and JV partner Lightsource bp has reached financial close on the Glorit solar farm on the Kaipara Coast. The project will support a more resilient electricity system and […]

Connie Maddock

Climate Leaders Coalition