Business View Oceania - Oct 2023

40 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 5, ISSUE 10 system, so businesses can have a good chance of hiring skills from overseas to fill any gaps. “Employment relations is another area where businesses need ongoing assistance. Employment regulations are often the first to change following a change in government, in areas such as collective bargaining, minimum wage rates or inclusion policies. The BusinessNZ Network is able to keep abreast of changes and advise businesses about any new regulatory requirements that might arise.” Kirk Hope says the BusinessNZ Network will continue to advocate and act on behalf of enterprises to best carry out its mission of ‘taking care of business’ in New Zealand.