 | Eco labels and the right information have mass market appeal23 Aug 2010 – Sellers using eco-labels backed with the right information could make as many as 85% of New Zealanders more likely to buy a product. more » |
 | Executives with highest spending most likely into carbon footprint management16 Aug 2010 – The 2010 Fairfax Media -ShapeNZ survey on sustainable business practice shows formal reporting on sustainability measures is now being conducted by just over half of corporate executives with the most spending power. more » |
| 90% New Zealanders believe its businesses role to promote recycling12 Aug 2010 – By Glass Packaging Forum .- The Glass Packaging Forum has released the latest research conducted by ShapeNZ in July about attitudes to recycling glass packaging and other materials. more » |
 | Voters: If there is to be electoral reform – do it faster10 Aug 2010 – More than half of New Zealanders want any changes to the electoral system in place for the 2014 general election, not the 2017 one as currently planned. more » |
 | New Zealanders favouring second electoral system referendum9 Aug 2010 – PART ONE: New Zealanders are likely to vote for an opportunity to change the way the country elects its Members of Parliament. more » |
 | Business social support holds up through the recession2 Aug 2010 – Even in the aftermath of the global financial crisis, sustainability-conscious Kiwis are still keen for their employers to help out in their local communities. more » |
 | Business Council research features in mining stocktake report29 Jul 2010 – ShapeNZ research commissioned by the Business Council features in the official report summarising public consultation on proposals to remove areas from Schedule 4 conservation areas for exploration and mining. more » |
 | True cost a priority for big business spenders26 Jul 2010 – New Zealanders with the greatest buying power are making better buying decisions, the 2010 Fairfax Media-Shape NZ survey has found. more » |
 | Focus on sustainability survives crisis16 Jul 2010 – Difficult economic times have dented the staunch sustainability stand of New Zealand businesses but not to any large degree, according to the 2010 Fairfax Media-ShapeNZ survey. more » |
 | Landlords like Budget overall, but expect to raise rents25 May 2010 – More landlords approve than disapprove of the 2010 budget overall, but 47% say they’ll put up their rents as a result of tax changes denying depreciation on their properties. more » |
 | Poll gives Government solid support for Budget’s capital investment plans24 May 2010 – The Government has solid support for its plans for major new capital investment plans, specially for ultra-fast broadband and KiwiRail. more » |
 | Twice as many approve of Budget than disapprove23 May 2010 – Nearly twice as many New Zealanders approve of the 2010 Budget overall than disapprove. more » |
 | New Zealanders want mining firms to pay higher royalties and new super tax on profits23 May 2010 – Sixty per cent of New Zealanders believe royalties paid by mining companies are inadequate. more » |
 | Majority oppose exploring, mining Schedule 4 conservation land, despite knowing benefits20 May 2010 – The Government faces strong opposition to exploring or mining on Schedule 4 conservation land, according to the largest nationwide poll yet published on the issue. more » |
 | Kiwis largely sticking to green values despite recession27 Mar 2010 – Nearly eight out of 10 New Zealanders want a balanced approach to development which achieves economic growth and protects the environmen, according to ShapeNZ research. more » |
 | ShapeNZ's methodology - updated independent report22 Feb 2010 – Tasman Research has provided this updated independent report on the methodology used in ShapeNZ research. more » |
 | 28% of firms sacking suppliers over sustainability concerns22 Feb 2010 – Twenty eight in every 100 firms have sacked suppliers in the past year because of environmental, social or ethical behaviour. more » |
 | New Zealanders want tax reform but support hinges on personal tax rate decisions16 Feb 2010 – Nearly eight out of 10 New Zealanders think the country’s tax system needs reform, according to the latest ShapeNZ nationwide poll. more » |
| How businesses profit from sustainable behaviour29 Oct 2009 – A new ShapeNZ/Fairfax Media survey, published in The Independent, reveals how businesses are profiting from sustainability initiatives. more » |
| Survey shows extent of business' community and social work16 Oct 2009 – Part three of the Fairfax media/ ShapeNZ survey on how businesses behave reveals the extent of their community and social involvement. more » |
| Fairfax/ShapeNZ poll: How businesses care about sustainability25 Sep 2009 – The second part of The Independent newspaper's report based on ShapeNZ/Fairfax research, looks at whether sustainability matters to business. more » |
| New research on how New Zealand businesses decide to buy17 Sep 2009 – The Independent newspaper has published the first results of a ShapeNZ/Fairfax survey showing how sustainability features in business' decisions to buy goods and services. The Independent's report is here. more » |
| New Zealanders' views on the creation of super cities4 Jun 2009 – A report on results of a May 28 - June 4, 2009, ShapeNZ survey of 2,163 New Zealanders on the creation of a super city in Auckland, the use of the super city model in other areas, and the management of the process in Auckland, is available here. more » |
| Extra loans key to achieving 1 million home upgrade28 May 2009 – The key to hundreds of thousands of home owners taking up $1800 Government grants to insulate and efficiently heat homes will be the extra new loans to help cover the whole cost of the work. more » |
| Business welcomes policy aim to upgrade 900,000 homes26 May 2009 – The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development is welcoming reports that the Government intends offering up to 900,000 owners of pre-2000 homes $1500 grants to insulate their homes. more » |
| New Zealanders’ Attitudes to Climate Change1 May 2009 – This national ShapeNZ survey of 2851 New Zealanders, commissioned by the Business Council, covers people’s views on climate change, its management, and a wide range of policy options. A full copy is available here. more » |
| Four rules to capture the Solution Seeker market in New Zealand9 Dec 2008 – Moxie Design Ltd and ShapeNZ have updated nationwide research on the "Solution Seeker" market in New Zealand. This presentation to the Business Council's second annual Top 40 advertiser Briefing at Auckland on December 5, 2008, details recent market research. It also lists the four steps businesses can take to capture this important group of early-adopter consumers who want business to help them meet their sustainabiloity concerns. more » |
| New survey: Mobiles, broadband deliver environmental, producity improvements9 Dec 2008 – ShapeNZ poll reveals quality of life improved by telecommunications: Kiwis believe they are more productive at work and have less of an impact on the environment as a result of mobile phones and broadband at home. more » |
| How New Zealanders will personally lower emissions15 Oct 2008 – The annual ShapeNZ survey on actions New Zealanders have and intend to personally take to lower greenhouse gas emissions indicates market opportunities in some sectors and for those with eco brands. The full report is here. more » |
| New Zealanders' views on emissions trading household support9 Oct 2008 – This report provides results of a ShapeNZ September 2008 survey on New Zealanders’ views on household assistance measures announced as part of the emissions trading scheme. more » |
| Coalition Policy Options Guide9 Sep 2008 – The Business Council has published New Zealand's first Coalition Policy Options Guide. It draws on two years' of ShapeNZ research to provide a level of agreement score across all parties voters and undecided voters. Results in 15 topic categories cover 149 policy options. more » |
| International authorities Lead NZ World Environment Day Events22 May 2008 – Two of the world’s foremost authorities on managing climate change will be joined by the Prime Minister Helen Clark and New Zealand business leaders at Auckland events to mark World Environment Day on June 4. more » |
| New fuel price sensitivity research: $2 per litre will trigger major fuel economy drive10 May 2008 – If petrol and diesel prices break the $2 per litre barrier, it will trigger nearly a quarter of New Zealanders to significantly reduce their fuel use, according to ShapeNZ research. more » |
| Businesses would be wise to start work on reducing waste to landfill15 Apr 2008 – Businesses would be wise to start looking at how to reduce waste to landfill, giving coming waste and emissions charges likely to be levied here. more » |
| ShapeNZ poll: Most preferred energy sources in next 10 years7 Apr 2008 – New Zealanders overwhelming favour wind and solar power as the best energy sources for the country in the next 10 years. Nuclear power is favoured by 19%, and coal is the least preferred at 8%, according to a major national online survey by ShapeNZ. more » |
| ShapeNZ research results: How New Zealanders decide to buy1 Apr 2008 – New research shows New Zealanders’ purchasing decisions are influenced most by price and quality. more » |
| ShapeNZ research methodology26 Mar 2008 – This question and answer report prepared by Tasman Research and Consultation Limited outlines how the Business Council's ShapeNZ online research panel is recruited and its methodology. more » |
| Business decision makers' views on emissions trading12 Mar 2008 – Business decision makers support emissions trading, global leadership oin climate change and more believe there are more economic opportunities than less in managing climate change. Results of a February 26 - March 3, 2008 ShapeNZ national survey of 746 business people are here more » |
| Overwhelming voter backing for use of new time and cost cutting national environment statements7 Mar 2008 – Business leaders today welcomed a Government move to cut the red tape involved in securing planning consents from every council in the country for telecommunications developments, while ensuring the environment is still protected. New national ShapeNZ polling to hand this week also shows 64% of New Zealanders support the use of National Policy Statements (NPS) and National Environment Statements (NES). more » |
| Business decision makers back emissions trading8 Nov 2007 – The final result of nationwide ShapeNZ research covering views on the Government’s climate change policies, announced in late September shows 56% of business people agree with the decision to introduce emissions trading. The full result is available here. more » |
| Poll shows business people back emissions trading7 Nov 2007 – The final result of nationwide ShapeNZ research covering views on the Government’s climate change policies, announced in late September shows 56% of business people agree with the decision to introduce emissions trading. The full result is available here. more » |
| Personal actions Kiwis will take to cut greenhouse gas emissions6 Nov 2007 – Buying energy efficient appliances and more fuel efficient cars are among the personal actions New Zealanders say they will take to help cut greenhouse gas emissions. The full result of ShapeNZ research on activity options can be downloaded here more » |
| New Zealanders want tax cuts, but not at the cost of social services5 Oct 2007 – Nearly eight out of every ten New Zealanders want a personal tax cut. But more than half would oppose tax cuts if they meant reductions in spending on health, education or welfare, according to ShapeNZ research for the Business Council. more » |
| New Zealanders’ views on future health policy18 Sep 2007 – New Zealanders indicate support for a package of significant policy reforms to ensure the country can sustain public health services. At current spending and growth rates major tax rises will be needed to afford an almost doubled health bill by 2050. Responses to a ShapeNZ survey, to help inform 80 chief executives and the Minister of Finance at the Business Budget Summit 2007 on November 1, are here more » |
| New Zealand needs to learn from Nordic nations on long term multi-party policy making on sustainability22 Aug 2007 – New Zealand has an opportunity to learn from the Nordic experience of establishing consensus policies on sustainability issues. more » |
| Business leaders welcome Meridian"s initiatives on healthy home construction, electric cars trial15 Aug 2007 – Meridian Energy's moves to provide a new one-stop comfortable and energy efficient homes advisory service - and trial the introduction of all electric cars in New Zealand are welcome and show business is prepared to 'walk the talk' on climate change. more » |
| Management Magazine ShapeNZ - Executive Pulse poll: 17 Jul 2007 – Business executives say no thanks to a personal tax cut if it means interest rate rises, according to the latest ShapeNZ Management Magazine Executive Pulse poll finding. more » |
| Reasons to be Cautiously Optimistic about APEC Talks on Climate Change13 Jul 2007 – Prospects for a Kyoto II Treaty with a cap on international emissions are improving day by day and the APEC talks will provide more progress down that path. more » |
| Kiwis want to shop, recycle and plant their way out of climate change troubles10 Jul 2007 – New Zealanders most want to shop, recycle and plant their way through the climate change problem. more » |
| Public thumbs down for container deposit charge10 Jul 2007 – In the first nationwide public polling on two proposed new waste taxes, New Zealanders give the thumbs down to one, and approval to the other. more » |
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