Catherine Beard
Catherine Beard is the director of advocacy at Business NZ, where she focuses on the implications of pay equity settlements on private sector businesses. Recently, she highlighted the significant financial impact that settlements between the Government and its employees have had on the private sector, particularly in the context of labor market challenges and staff retention. Beard's insights underscore the complexities of balancing public sector pay equity with the operational realities faced by private organizations.
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Recent news mentions
Catherine Beard, director for advocacy at Business NZ, said businesses had to consider the total cost of employing someone.
Higher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay rises
New Zealand· 2026-02-19
Catherine Beard, who authored the report, said its findings don’t have to be New Zealand’s fate.
Labour crunch: NZ is facing a workforce shortfall of 250,000 in next 20 yearsNew Zealand· 2025-11-18BusinessNZ director, advocacy Catherine Beard said the manufacturing index returned to positive territory.
Inside Economics: The RBNZ’s dilemma – a two-speed economy and a one-speed OCRNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
Catherine Beard noted the significant impact of pay equity settlements on private sector businesses.
Audrey Young: Behind the pay equity dispute over comparatorsNew Zealand· 2025-06-17
