Business New Zealand

BusinessNZ is New Zealand's largest business advocacy organisation, representing members across a wide range of sectors from small enterprises to large corporations. It provides policy development and advocacy services to influence government legislation and regulation, and offers advisory support on workplace relations, employment law, and health and safety. BusinessNZ runs networking events, conferences, and training programmes designed to help businesses improve skills and competitiveness, and it also produces economic research, business confidence surveys, and market insights for its members. Through these activities, BusinessNZ aims to support sustainable growth and innovation in the New Zealand economy.

BusinessNZ is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, and maintains connections with regional chambers and industry groups throughout the country. While specific membership numbers are not disclosed in the provided sources, the organisation operates as a nationwide umbrella body for business interests. Its distinguishing attributes include a sector‑neutral focus, a strong role in regulatory liaison, and recognised competency in shaping public policy that affects the business community. BusinessNZ is an independent, membership‑governed organisation, with a board elected by its members rather than a parent company or subsidiary structure. The 2022‑11‑30 cyberattack on its IT provider Mercury IT highlighted the organisation’s reliance on external technology services and prompted a coordinated response with forensic experts and authorities. Despite the disruption, BusinessNZ continued to prioritise service restoration and impact assessment while working with affected partners to restore normal operations.