Employers are unlikely to be cheering the Government’s decision to go ahead with auto-enrolment in KiwiSaver, says BusinessNZ.
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
National Awards and Strikes come with Labour’s employment policy
Employment policy released by the Labour Party today would lead straight back to strike-ridden National Awards, says BusinessNZ.
Service sector expansion within tight band – PSI
The service sector remains within a very tight band of expansion that has now continued for three months, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for September at 53.2.
Manufacturing keeps its head above water – PMI
Despite another dip in expansion, manufacturing activity managed to keep its head above water, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for September at 50.8.
Healthy levels of business and sales means service sector remains in positive light – PSI
Continuing healthy levels of new business/orders and activity/sales kept the service sector in expansion for August, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for August at 53.9.
Carbon cost issues still a concernpositive light
Slowing down the implementation of New Zealand’s emissions trading scheme would be a good move, says BusinessNZ.
Mix brings steady expansion for manufacturing – PMI
August saw a mix of results that kept manufacturing in expansionary mode, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for August at 52.9.
Standing still not an option
A static performance is not enough when our competitors are accelerating, says BusinessNZ.
Youth skills and employment policy ticking many of the right boxes
BusinessNZ is pleased to see the Labour Party’s youth skills and employment policy focusing on the crucial need to ensure that all young people under 20 years of age are learning or earning.
More opportunities for practical skills a step in the right direction
BusinessNZ has welcomed moves to increase opportunities for practical skills training in Trade Academies.
Energy strategies balanced, forward-looking
National strategies released today for energy and energy efficiency show a balanced approach, says BusinessNZ.
Pass mark for mid-year report – PSI
The service sector experienced a solid if unspectacular result halfway through 2011, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for July at 54.5.