LGNZ President Dave Cull has at this morning’s Quarterly Media Briefing congratulated the government on recognising that tourists should contribute to the costs of the infrastructure they use, however LGNZ says the proposed border levy is only part of the solution.

Ten leading businesses are backing a new diagnostic study of New Zealand’s entire plastic packaging system. The work will identify key challenges and interventions for the adoption of a circular economy approach to plastics.

European Finance Newspaper cites sector as posing bigger threat than fossil fuels

Boardroom and newsroom exchanged roles

Today, at the Future of Work Tripartite Forum’s first meeting, the group endorsed a proposal by The Manufacturers’ Network to run a pilot programme investigating the Skills Shift in the manufacturing sector.

A micro-credential system introduced by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority will help ensure that New Zealand businesses can access employees with the skills they need in a world that is rapidly changing, says BusinessNZ.

Kim Campbell will step down from his role as CEO of the EMA.  After leading the EMA since 2011, Mr Campbell has announced he intends to resign as CEO at EMA’s annual general meeting on November 22.

The seasonally adjusted employment rate for women rose to 62.8 percent in the June 2018 quarter, Stats NZ said today. This follows an employment rate of 62.6 percent last quarter.

The International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox is in Japan where he met with Japanese Cabinet Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.

Kia ora media people and others – Just a reminder that next week, 6-8 August, we have a three day, daytime closure of the highway north of Kaikōura, for rock face stabilisation.