WELLINGTON, July 16 -- New Zealand announced on Tuesday a new digital platform which aims to make it easier for small businesses to access services from multiple government agencies, leaving them more time to focus on their own priorities.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister for Small Business Stuart Nash announced details of the new Business Connect platform, which received 7.1 million New Zealand dollars over two years in Budget 2019.
Business Connect will allow a business to log on to a customised dashboard. They can update their information in one place and share that information across multiple agencies. They will be able to track the status of their applications and be notified online of approvals and renewals.
"Business Connect will enable businesses and government agencies to work together smarter. Our objective is to integrate access to multiple services through a single digital platform, and cut out repetitive paperwork," the prime minister said.
"We want to make the relationship easier with all levels of governments. Business Connect will allow small businesses to interact seamlessly via a single portal. In time it will streamline the way the central and local government services can be applied for, managed and tracked."
"In time businesses will be able to apply for a range of permits, licences and consents, without having to repeat the same information and documentation over and over. Examples could include services that help make it easier to comply with food safety regulations," Ardern said.
"New Zealand consistently ranks the number one as the easiest country to do business. But there is still progress to be made. The Business Connect platform transforms government services from manual and paper-based, to more joined up and business-centric," Nash said.
The pilot platform is expected to be available from October and will initially trial services from three core agencies: the Ministry for Primary Industries, the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment and New zealand Customs Service.
Ways to help international students make friends
《末日崩塌》电影精讲
Hitler's Olympic Village faces conservation battle
Words and their stories: Ace in the hole
US unions see wages fall
Career coach helps women find dream job
'American Idol' winner releases new album
《分歧者3》主题曲:Scars
Young, and training for a good job -- at sea
《华尔街之狼》电影精讲
'Slum Film Festival' showcases urban stories
Female Olympians get motivated for 2016 Games
New laws needed to deal with users' digital legacies(视频)
California earthquake swarm rattles nerves
Party conventions formalize nomination of presidential candidates(视频)
Rescuing Masai girls from early marriage
Scandals and mistakes influence US political campaigns
Finding the right match with online dating
US housing market improves
Eight million people now being treated for HIV
Nick Jonas: Champagne Problems
How parents can try to prevent dating abuse
British banks pays $340 million fine for Iran dealings
India defends moves against social media
Words and their Stories: Great Scott
Young Americans turn to old-fashioned domestic lifestyle
Justin Timberlake: Can't Stop The Feeling
American Mosaic: Some tractors; some comments; some singles
Whitney Houston comes to life in “Sparkle”
Digital revolution transforms comic books
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |