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.  

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