Business leader dedicated to New Zealand

BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly said today that the business and wider community would be saddened by the loss of Roger Kerr, a courageous and respected New Zealand leader.

Roger Kerr's life was dedicated to New Zealand's advancement and he will be remembered with deep respect, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly said.

Paying tribute to the Business Roundtable leader and long-time advocate for economic freedom and reform, Mr O'Reilly said Roger Kerr made a profound impact on New Zealand's policy process.

He was particularly admired for the ongoing quality of his research and advocacy.

"Our thoughts are with his wife Catherine and the family at this time."