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National's Small Business Plan Targets Regulatory Barriers in New Zealand

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 2
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National's Small Business Plan includes practical measures designed to address compliance, regulatory, and administrative pressures facing businesses. The plan features the Next 200 programme, which offers intensive support for 200 high-potential small and medium-sized businesses.

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Why it matters

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The plan aims to help firms transition from successful domestic businesses to substantial international exporters. Katherine Rich noted that supporting this transition could create skilled jobs, attract investment, and improve New Zealand's long-term economic performance.

The National-led government introduced a bill aimed at modernizing regulation on October 6, 2026.

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Who's involved

  • NationalIntroduced the Small Business Plan targeting regulatory barriers
  • Katherine RichCommented on the package, noting its support for exporters
  • governmentThe governing body responsible for the regulatory modernization bill

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