What Does Ardern's Victory Mean for N.Z. Businesses?

The video discusses New Zealand's election victory and the government's plans to rebuild the economy post-COVID-19. Key topics include business concerns about taxes, strategies for economic stimulation, and the focus on small and medium businesses. The discussion also covers taxation, economic growth, border control challenges, and monetary policy impacts on business investment.

What economic measures did the Prime Minister promise not to implement?

• Wealth taxes and capital gains taxes

• Increased tariffs on exports

• Reduction in public spending

• Higher corporate taxes

Which sector is highlighted as having shown resilience during the pandemic?

• Real Estate

• Exports

• Retail

• Tourism

What is a key factor in proving New Zealand's economic resilience?

• Reducing public spending

• Innovation and creativity in exports

• Maintaining closed borders

• Increasing tourism

What is a potential benefit of increasing the minimum wage according to the discussion?

• It will decrease inflation

• It will create a more productive workforce

• It will increase business costs

• It will reduce government spending

What is a concern regarding funding government initiatives?

• Relying solely on taxes from wealthy individuals

• Cutting public sector jobs

• Reducing export tariffs

• Increasing foreign debt

What is the Prime Minister's stance on reopening borders?

• Borders will remain closed indefinitely

• Borders will open based on economic needs

• Borders will open immediately

• Borders will open when it is scientifically safe

What is the Reserve Bank of New Zealand considering that could impact businesses?

• Raising interest rates

• Reducing government bonds

• Implementing negative interest rates

• Increasing taxes on banks