by [email protected] | Sep 17, 2020 | Opinion
With economists predicting doubling of unemployment and a deepening recession, this week Treasury described our COVID economy as “characterised by profound uncertainty”. The role Government play as a buyer of goods and services is more pivotal than ever...
by Victoria Maclennan | Sep 2, 2020 | Opinion
It may seem from the outside that NZRise has been quiet during 2020 – in fact this is far from the case. We have chosen not to wade into debate, not to offer opinions on political decisions publicly to date – instead opting to provide a supportive...
by NZRise Chair | Jun 9, 2020 | News
NZRise is often calling the government out for not levelling the playing field, poor policy or investment decisions. Today we would like to offer a few bouquets and say thank you for early supportive interventions adopted during lockdown levels in response to...
by NZRise Chair | Mar 4, 2020 | News
A wide spread outbreak of COVID-19 presents a real and present threat to our economy. Citizens and businesses are already preparing for this possibility at a very localised level. NZRise members call for the New Zealand Government and large Corporates to actively...
by [email protected] | Sep 4, 2019 | News
The New Zealand Government is a super user of many products and services. Businesses often want to sell to government organisations, but we want to know what they’re like to have as a customer. What impact do they have on our economy? Poor behaviour of big...