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Responsible investment approach in Budget 2012
Despite being presented as a ‘zero’ Budget, this year’s spending has been well focused on areas helpful for future growth, says BusinessNZ.
Focus on quality teaching applauded
BusinessNZ says the Government’s education plan rightly focuses on quality teaching.
Marching in the right step – PSI
The service sector in April displayed further signs of expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for April at 56.7.
Autumn blues – PMI
Manufacturing activity dropped back into contraction after four months of expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 48.0.
SMEs invited to pitch to government buyers
Around 430 small to medium-sized businesses from around NZ are being given a unique opportunity to pitch their products and services to government buyers at a free event in Wellington on 9 May.
Faster loan repayments good for tertiary outcomes
Encouraging students to pay off student loans faster is good policy, says BusinessNZ.
Health and safety review timely
Business will be supportive of the planned review of the workplace health and safety system, says BusinessNZ.
Sustainable Business Council appoints executive director
Business sustainability advocate Penny Nelson has been appointed Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council.
Crafar decision helpful for future growth
Approval of the Crafar farms sale has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
Benefits of expanded conference centre must not be overlooked
Expanding the Auckland convention centre will boost the national economy, says BusinessNZ.
Australia NZ Leadership Forum finds common ground in Asia
The 8th annual Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum concluded with both sides expressing a shared interest in building a future for Australia and NZ in the markets of Asia, underpinned by inward and outward investment and built on the basis of a strong trans-Tasman single market.
Solid service sector activity continues – PSI
The service sector continued to show healthy signs of expansion in 2012, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for March at 53.9.