The 2009 Budget is noteworthy for reining in growth in Government spending, according to BusinessNZ.
Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
More competition needed in electricity sector
Commerce Commission findings show more competition is needed in the electricity market, says BusinessNZ.
Women on boards a competitive advantage
Getting more women directors in New Zealand companies is a great opportunity for New Zealand business, according to BusinessNZ and the Institute of Directors.
Service sector not out of the woods yet – PSI
The service sector took a turn for the worse in April, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for April at 43.7
Manufacturing shows glimmers of hope – PMI
Manufacturing had its second consecutive improvement in April, although the sector continues to remain in contraction, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 43.7.
Constructive conversations in workplaces
Good workplace communication is part of the reason for today’s better than expected unemployment figures, says BusinessNZ.
Extension of job support scheme sensible
The decision to extend the job support scheme to medium sized businesses makes sense, says BusinessNZ.
Weak economy – but some glimmers of hope
BusinessNZ’s Economic Conditions Index (ECI) again highlights the weakness of the New Zealand economy, although displaying a few glimmers of hope.
Continued focus needed on small and start-up exporters
Small and start-up exporters must not be allowed to fall through the cracks in the wake of the Government’s changes to business assistance programmes, says BusinessNZ.
Services sector still weak – PSI
There were positives and negatives in the service sector in March, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for March at 47.1.
Rate of manufacturing activity decline eases in March – PMI
Manufacturing activity was still contracting during March, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 40.7.
More headroom for a better carbon scheme
BusinessNZ says our changed position on greenhouse gas emissions gives us room to move on emissions trading.