Katherine Rich
Katherine Rich is a prominent New Zealand politician and business leader, currently serving as the Chief Executive of BusinessNZ, an organization that represents the interests of New Zealand businesses. She has previously been a Member of Parliament for the National Party, where she focused on issues related to health, education, and economic development. In recent discussions, she has been in the news advocating for the benefits of extending parliamentary terms from three to four years, arguing that it could lead to improved governance and policy-making.
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Katherine Rich said building the necessary skills into the school curriculum would better equip New Zealand’s future workforce.
How AI could upskill and future-proof Kiwi secondary school students
New Zealand· 2025-09-28
Katherine Rich, BusinessNZ chief executive, criticized the rules that have hindered business growth in New Zealand.
Aviation summit: Cost of living, Trump tariffs, slow rebound make NZ consumers scared, economist saysNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
Katherine Rich had to drive from Wellington for her scheduled speech at the conference.
NZ First’s Shane Jones takes aim at coalition Govt’s ‘managerialism’New Zealand· 2025-09-06
BusinessNZ chief executive Katherine Rich said the services index remained in negative territory for the sixth month in a row.
Inside Economics: The RBNZ’s dilemma – a two-speed economy and a one-speed OCRNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
BusinessNZ chief executive Katherine Rich said Investment Boost was 'a significant and forward-looking move that will incentivise capital upgrades and improve competitiveness'.
Budget 2025: Government opted for accelerating depreciation over cutting the corporate tax rateNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Katherine Rich represents BusinessNZ and presents an alternative viewpoint on the parliamentary term debate.
Four-year parliament terms: Governments enjoy an ‘executive paradise’ – an extra year won’t change that - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-03-06