New Zealand’s services sector experienced increased levels of expansion in April according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI).
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
On the up – PMI
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced a lift in expansion for April, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
RMA changes may not fix deeper problems
Changes proposed for the Resource Management Act are positive but may not address the RMA’s deeper problems, says BusinessNZ in its submission on the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill.
Water regime needs complete overhaul
Water is key to NZ’s economic growth, and business needs certainty over the rights to use it, says BusinessNZ.
Autumn tinge – PMI
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to experience a slower rate of expansion in March, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index
Solid territory – PSI
New Zealand’s services sector experienced slower levels of expansion in March according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index.
Tax simplification welcomed
Tax simplification welcomed Business tax changes will make compliance easier for most enterprises, BusinessNZ says.The Prime Minister announced improvements to several areas of business tax in a pre-Budget speech to business today.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope...
Foreign Direct Investment of FDI
Foreign direct investment is essential for New Zealandbusiness development, according to an NZIER report commissioned by ExportNZ.
Parental leave changes positive
From April 1st, the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act also provides for parental leave payment to be made even if the employee resigns their position.
Holidays Act can be improved
BusinessNZ says the Holidays Act can be improved to reduce the confusion around holiday pay.
Increased pace – PSI
New Zealand’s services sector experienced increased levels of expansion in February, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index.
Survey shows resilience key to our energy future
The newly released World Energy Issues Monitor, the World Energy Council’s annual survey for New Zealand, shows the issues keeping New Zealand energy executives awake at night reflect rapidly changing energy needs and the challenge of achieving a more resilient energy system.