Business Leaders Weigh In On NZ Election Issues

The BusinessDesk 2026 election survey has been receiving a strong response and remains open until Friday, October 2. The survey aims to understand how business leaders think about the upcoming election, which is considered one of the most consequential for New Zealand businesses in recent times.

According to the source, factors such as a stalled economic recovery, stubborn inflation, high energy prices, and policies like compulsory KiwiSaver, capital gains tax, and intervention in the grocery and electricity markets are making this election particularly important.

The survey is not asking for party affiliations but rather opinions on key issues that affect the economy and democracy. Questions include how the election will change business operations, support for a capital gains tax, and what political leaders can learn from business experts.