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We have several specific concerns with the bill that are worth highlighting (see section 4 of the NZBR submission). Read more

Our submission focuses on the Council's proposed spending and revenue, and its rating policy, particularly the issue of the business differential. Read more

The New Zealand Business Roundtable Submission on the officials' issues paper, 'Taxation of Non-controlled Offshore Investment in Equity'. Read more

The reasons for repealing the FRA as a separate piece of legislation appear to be symbolic. While this could be seen as a step towards de-emphasising the importance of fiscal responsibility, we think some features of the Bill represent improvements. Read more

How do markets and governments operate in education and what is the best way to organise, finance and regulate education? Mark Harrison assesses the performance of the New Zealand school sector, the impact of the reforms of the 1980s and 1990s, and current government spending policies. Read more

The government's own projections make it clear that New Zealand will not achieve its 'top priority' goal of increasing sustainable growth under current policies. Read more

The New Zealand Business Roundtable supports government moves to reduce tax barriers to international recruitment, but would like to see more attention paid to keeping wealth-producing New Zealand. Read more

The proposals discussed in the report entail a substantial erosion of private property rights which is detrimental to prosperity. Land-based industries, such as farming and forestry, and tourism are directly affected. Read more

The NZBR and its members have a major stake in the performance of the legal profession and the legal system. Large businesses are major users of legal services, both for advice and litigation. Read more

The measures in the Bill are inconsistent with the government's prime economic objective - securing faster economic growth. Read more