BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group

BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group (MCG) is a collective network that ensures Kiwi businesses have a strong voice in policy, business and economic debate

ABOUT US

A collective weight of influence for the wellbeing of all New Zealanders

MEMBERS

More than 100 members representing 67% of New Zealand’s GDP

HOW TO JOIN

Join BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group network

Latest Resources

Latest News

Transport for the long-term

The Government’s policy statement on transport indicates a long-term vision, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard said the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land...

NZ Economy: Turning the page

The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows business confidence is increasing, but New Zealand’s economic growth is still expected to be relatively low over the forecast period out to December 2025.

NZ Economy: Rocky Road

The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows middling growth for New Zealand’s economy between now and 2025, with a mix of positive and negative indicators. BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy...

Contractor policy has merit

BusinessNZ agrees with a policy proposal to clarify in law the distinction between contractors and employees. Commenting on an election policy released by ACT today, BusinessNZ Advocacy Director...

Business views for 2023 election

Businesses are ambitious for New Zealand’s success and want a better policies to help achieve it, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ has ‘taken the pulse’ of the business community and published Election...

Major companies magnify New Zealand’s growth and development, bring efficiency and stability, and play an important role as supplier, customer and inspiration to New Zealand’s many small businesses. Major companies are an essential component of the country’s growth profile and prospects 

Greg Lowe

Chief Executive, Beca Group, Chair MCG

The Major Companies Group is an important forum for the chief executives of New Zealand’s largest companies to engage with the Government and public sector officials on the common goal of making New Zealand more successful and competitive in the global economy 

Thomas Pippos

Chief Executive, Deloitte New Zealand

The CEO Forum brings together an influential mix of chief executives who meet regularly with political leaders and Government officials to discuss policies that support New Zealand’s economic growth 

Simon Moutter

CEO, Spark, MCG CEO Forum Chairman

EMA

EMA

The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) includes businesses in the top half of the North Island.
Business Central

Business Central

Business Central includes businesses in the lower half of the North Island and top of the South.
Business Central
Business Canterbury

Business Canterbury

Business Canterbury includes businesses in the top half of the South Island.
Business Canterbury
Business South

Business South

Business South - Otago Chamber & Southern Employers includes businesses in the lower half of the South Island.
Business South
BusinessNZ

BusinessNZ

New Zealand’s largest business advocacy body - MCG, MCG Gold & AIG
BusinessNZ
SBC

SBC

Building a thriving and sustainable future for all
SBC
ExportNZ

ExportNZ

Take on the world together
ExportNZ
ManufacturingNZ

ManufacturingNZ

We help you grow your manufacturing business.
ManufacturingNZ
MCG Gold

MCG Gold

MCG Gold
MCG

MCG

MCG
BEC

BEC

Creating a sustainable energy future
BEC
AIG

AIG

AIG
BuyNZ

BuyNZ

Delivering market origin advantage
BuyNZ
International Organisation of Employers

International Organisation of Employers

A powerful and balanced voice for business
International Organisation of Employers
International Labour Organization

International Labour Organization

Advancing social justice, promoting decent work
International Labour Organization
Business at OECD

Business at OECD

Business at OECD (BIAC) advocates for policies that enable the private sector to pursue economic growth, development, and societal prosperity.
Business at OECD

Growing Prosperity & Potential
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