Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the report calling for a long-term plan to strengthen the country by 2050

Bold, bipartisan centred planning is key to ensuring New Zealand doesn't succumb to the effects of a dwindling population and economic growth.   A new BusinessNZ report's calling for a cross-party vision and long-term goals to strengthen the country by 2050.   It notes a labour shortage of at least a quarter of a million is expected before then, and there's also a one in four chance the population doesn't grow.  Advocacy Director Catherine Beard says businesses are sick of political u-turns and flip-flops.  She told Mike Hosking we’re currently stumbling towards the future in a blindfolded fashion, and the report is designed to get everyone to think outside of the box.   LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.