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Confirmed access to overseas government contracts
New Zealand businesses could benefit from access to overseas government contracts. Audio
Unions and business head to head
We're joined by the president of the Council of Trade Unions, Helen Kelly, and the chief executive of Business New Zealand, Phil O'Reilly. Audio
Service sector is booming but risks to growth are emerging
The service sector is booming, but there are concerns a slow-down in export markets could start hurting growth. Audio
Service sector continues to expand across all sectors,regions
Activity in the services sector is continuing to show strong growth -- in all regions and all sectors. Audio
Critics claim loyalty card is a cunning marketing ploy
A new loyalty card which is aimed at people with student loans is being critised for being nothing more than a marketing ploy. Audio
Prime Minister discusses high dollar
The New Zealand dollar has almost reached parity with the Australian - yesterday recording a post-float high of 99-point-7-8 cents. Audio
NZ dollar hits record high against Aussie dollar
The New Zealand dollar is expected to soon equal the value of the Australian dollar for the first time since the kiwi was floated in 1985. Audio
PSI index points to positive start to the year
Activity in the services sector has started the year strongly. Audio
Business NZ says costs should also be reviewed by local govt
Local Government New Zealand has released a discussion document looking at ways communities and regions can raise funds and other supports necessary to achieve development goals. Audio
More professional jobs in the sector in cities and towns
More and more jobs connected to the primary sector will be generated in cities and towns, not on the farm. Audio
Future jobs in primary sector expected in cities, not on farms
More and more primary sector jobs in the future won't require workers getting their hands dirty. The government estimates an extra 50 thousand workers will be needed if the sector is to reach its goal… Audio
Insight for 16 November 2014 - Flexibility and Employment Laws
Patrick O'Meara examines the new labour laws and what they mean for firms and workers Audio
Influential Kiwis talk about their influences: Phil O'Reilly
Business New Zealand chief executive Phil O'Reilly tells us about individuals, books and events that have influenced him. Audio
Business New Zealand leader comments on falling dollar
Intervention in the money markets by the Reserve Bank has helped drive the New Zealand dollar to its lowest level in more than a year. Audio
Business and the farming sector keen for action from the new National-led government
Farmers are keen to see the Resource Management Act reformed while the Business New Zealand wants labour law reform. Audio
Firms and unions disagree over investing in training
Unions say employers have dropped the ball on workplace training despite record spending by firms on plant and machinery. Audio
Wages lag despite more productive firms
Firms are becoming more productive, but it's not being reflected in workers' pay packets. Our economics correspondent, Patrick O'Meara has been looking at the reasons. Audio
Tax cuts but not yet
The National Party is promising tax cuts in three years time, if it leads the next Government and if the public finances are in good shape. Audio
What do the latest treasury figures mean for you?
The Government's books are back in the black but next year's projected surplus is likely to be 75 million dollars less than expected. Audio
Business sector puts forward election policy wishlist
Business leaders have set out their wish list for the elections, saying policies that boost competitiveness are what they most want to see. They also want to see better performance from the education… Audio
