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Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
The economy – down a gear as risks remain
New Zealand’s economic fundamentals are pointing in the right direction but growth is slowing, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June 2015 quarter
TPP momentum good for New Zealand
New momentum towards the Trans Pacific Partnership is good news for New Zealand, says BusinessNZ.
Exporters support TPP move forward
ExportNZ says the vote by the US legislature to move forward with the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement will be welcomed by New Zealand exporters.
Unlocking land for development
The Productivity Commission’s report Using land for housing provides workable recommendations, says BusinessNZ.
Scaling the heights – PSI
New Zealand’s services sector showed further expansion in May as key indices continued to scale the heights, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for May at 58.0.
BIAC and B20 Turkey call for strengthening the financing of SMEs in global value chains
BIAC and B20 Turkey have released a publication halfway through the Turkish G20 Presidency entitled Business Access to Global Value Chains and Financing SMEs.
Down a gear – PMI
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced another minor dip in its level of expansion during May, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for May at 51.5.
Land supply constraints endanger economy
The OECD’s latest report on New Zealand shows the danger to the rest of the economy from constricted land supply in Auckland, says BusinessNZ.
Climate change response requires dialogue with business
New Zealand energy leaders want an agreed global framework for tackling climate change.
Peter Conway
BusinessNZ extends sincere condolences to the family of Peter Conway.
BIAC calls for strengthening global value chains and financing SMEs
“Actions are urgently needed to step-up SME financing and enable companies to participate in global value chains”, said Phil O’Reilly, Chairman of BIAC, speaking today at a BIAC-B20 Turkey special event.