BusinessNZ has expressed caution about proposed changes to monetary policy outlined by Labour today.
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
ExportNZ says Labour’s monetary policy changes need further consideration
ExportNZ welcomes more of a conversation around the proposed monetary policy changes outlined by David Parker, Labour’s Finance spokesperson.
Overcoming distance to improve productivity
New Zealand’s productivity paradox shows more work is needed to overcome our key disadvantages, says BusinessNZ.
Focus on manufacturing welcome
BusinessNZ welcomes the focus on manufacturing in policy directions released by the Labour Party today, but says some of the proposals need more work.
Labour’s manufacturing policy a good contribution
ManufacturingNZ Executive Director Catherine Beard says Kiwi manufacturers will welcome some of the ideas in Labour’s manufacturing policy announced today, however some areas need more work.
Indian Summer – PSI
Activity in the services sector was back on track in March after a dip in expansionary levels during the previous month, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for March at 58.3.
Marching onwards – PMI
Activity in New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to march onwards, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 58.4
Business groups welcome funding review
Local Government New Zealand’s announcement that it is reviewing local government funding will be welcome news for ratepayers.
Business calls for bold action to support private sector-led growth at OECD Consultation in Japan
TOKYO – At a consultation that was held in Tokyo today, the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD (BIAC) called on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and on the government of Japan to promote policies that facilitate open and efficient markets and lead to more sustainable growth.
New energy efficiency initiatives on target
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) welcome this morning’s announcements from the Hon. Simon Bridges, Minister of Energy and Resources, targeting business sustainability initiatives.
Oil & gas block offer good for business and communities
BusinessNZ says today’s announcement by the Government that designated blocks of land and sea are being made available to international companies for petroleum exploration is a welcome signal for investment in our economy.
Investment in exports well-placed
More focus on key markets will benefit New Zealand’s export prospects, says BusinessNZ.