The 8th Australia NZ Leadership Forum which opens in Sydney tomorrow will focus on using CER and the single market as a springboard for developing new business in third markets, says Forum co-chair Jonathan Ling.
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
Holding its own – PMI
Manufacturing activity continued to show healthy levels of expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 54.5.
Tribute to Sir Paul Callaghan
New Zealand has lost a visionary leader with the death of Sir Paul Callaghan said Phil O’Reilly of BusinessNZ.
Better rewards for better teaching good for NZ
More focus on quality teaching is supported by BusinessNZ.
Economic outlook improving slowly
A slowly stabilising global economy and positive levels of activity in New Zealand agricultural exports indicate slightly better economic prospects, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the March quarter 2012.
Local government reform welcome and overdue
Local government reforms announced today will be positively received by business, says BusinessNZ.
Building momentum – PSI
The service sector showed further momentum with a healthy February result, with the seasonally adjusted PSI for February at 55.5.
Plans for competitive economy welcomed by business
BusinessNZ welcomes the announcement of a new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Turning the corner? – PMI
Manufacturing activity experienced a sizeable lift in activity for February, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for February was 57.7.
Mature debate on benefits needed
A mature debate is needed on New Zealand’s benefit system, says BusinessNZ.
Sun shines on service sector – PSI
The service sector showed stronger expansion to start the year, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for January at 53.6.
Crafar decision raises fairness and neutrality concerns
The High Court judgment on the Shanghai Pengxin bid for the Crafar farms raises difficult questions that could reduce future confidence to invest by overseas investors, says BusinessNZ.