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The election campaign is underway, and the choices facing New Zealand businesses have never been more consequential.
As sponsors of The Election Conference, hosted by BusinessNZ, Deloitte and Chapman Tripp were proud to bring together senior politicians from across the political spectrum to discuss the issues shaping New Zealand's future. Alongside those discussions, we've released The Election Survey conducted by BusinessNZ which captures the views of New Zealand businesses and compares them directly with responses from the major political parties.
Key themes include:
- Strong support for a bipartisan, long-term approach to infrastructure planning
- Energy emerging as the infrastructure issue businesses see as most critical to future growth
- The economic environment remaining the top priority for sustained growth
- Ongoing concerns around skills, talent and the implications of artificial intelligence
- Diverse views on tax policy, but broad support for a competitive and stable tax system
Our companion Our Perspectives publication goes beyond the data, offering analysis from Deloitte and Chapman Tripp experts on what these results could mean for New Zealand's future across tax, infrastructure, sustainability and climate change, skills and employment and the wider economy.
Visit the Election Hub to explore the survey results, political responses and expert insights.
