The services sector remained at consistent and healthy levels of expansion during October, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for October at 57.8.
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
Staff wanted – PMI
Employment activity reached its highest level as the manufacturing sector continued to show stronger expansion during October, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for October at 59.3.
NZ good for business
The World Bank’s Doing Business survey of business regulations has again ranked New Zealand 2nd in the world for overall ease of doing business.
Get ready for $2.16 trillion opportunity New Zealand exporters
ExportNZ says today’s announcement that New Zealand has the green light to enter the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) is a great opportunity for Kiwi exporters.
Court of Appeal: more work required
BusinessNZ has expressed caution regarding today’s judgement in the Terranova pay equity case.
Creative thinking around housing affordability welcomed
Competition in consenting activities should be considered, along with other options, in the coming review of the Resource Management Act, says BusinessNZ.
Moving on up – PSI
The services sector showed increased expansion during September, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for September at 58.0.
Rising stocks – PMI
The manufacturing sector experienced its fourth consecutive increase in expansion levels during September, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for September at 58.1.
Companies empowering women
BusinessNZ congratulates the White Camellia Award winners for empowering women in the workplace.
NZ economy – changing down a gear?
Forward-looking indicators give cause for optimism in the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.
Business supports focus on child poverty
BusinessNZ has congratulated the Prime Minister for prioritising the issue of child poverty and will support Government efforts to tackle the problem, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly.
Infrastructure Briefing 2014
BusinessNZ’s Infrastructure briefing outlines key challenges facing the sector and recommendations that will help to foster much-needed growth.