Tag: small_business
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NZCTU Slams National's 47-Point Small Business Plan
National says the plan cuts compliance costs and simplifies employment rules, while the NZCTU calls it minor tweaks hiding an attack on collective bargaining.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEmployment and LaborEconomyGeneral PoliticsNational PartyElection NZCTUSandra GreyNational Party small business plancollective bargainingEmployment Relations Authorityhazardous substances labellingNew Zealand National PartyCameron BrewerSmall Business PlanSmall businessInvestment BoostGST registration thresholdNZ National Party
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Seymour Slams Labour's 'Hidden Fees' Ban as Attack on Small Business
ACT Leader David Seymour says Labour's plan to ban hidden fees and paywave charges would hurt small businesses and insult Kiwis' intelligence, calling it cynical electioneering.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyElectionFinancial Markets David SeymourACT New ZealandLabour Partyhidden feespaywave feessmall businessChris Hipkins
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New Zealand First to Campaign on 20% Company Tax Rate for SMEs
New Zealand First says it will campaign to cut the company tax rate for small and medium businesses with turnover under $30 million from 28% to 20%, at an initial annual fiscal cost of about $1 billion.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyEmployment and LaborElection New Zealand Firstcompany tax rateSMEssmall businessOECDAustraliaproductivityNZ First
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New Zealand Extends AI Advisory Pilot for Small Businesses to 2027
New Zealand extends its AI Advisory Pilot to 30 June 2027, adding 120 small business places after 150 joined since January, with co-funding of up to $15,000.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceEconomyFederal Government AI Advisory PilotCameron Brewersmall businessRegional Business Partner NetworkNew Zealand Government
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Labour Pledges to Boost Small Business Access to Government Contracts and Cut Red Tape
The Labour Party announced plans to give small businesses a fair shot at government contracts, setting a 15% target for annual spending. They also aim to cut red tape and streamline tax administration, reducing compliance burdens for businesses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborState Governments Labour PartySmall BusinessGovernment ContractsRed TapeBarbara EdmondsDeborah RussellNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
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New Zealand Government Funds AI Support for Small Businesses
New Zealand's government is investing in AI-powered tools for small businesses. Minister Cameron Brewer announced funding for AcceleratorNZ and Business Mentors New Zealand to enhance growth and efficiency for 600,000 Kiwi companies.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial Intelligence New Zealand GovernmentSmall BusinessAICameron BrewerBusiness SouthBusiness Mentors New ZealandEconomic Development
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New Zealand Government Unveils Small Business Support Package
New Zealand's government introduces a fully funded training initiative for small and medium enterprises, focusing on resilience, continuity planning, and growth. The program, delivered via RBPN, offers free workshops and online content.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducation New Zealand GovernmentSmall BusinessCameron BrewerBusiness ResilienceTrainingRegional Business Partner NetworkEconomic Development