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Australia provides stability through choppy seas – PMI
July saw ongoing durability in New Zealand’s manufacturing sector, partly aided by our trans-Tasman cousins, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 53.2.
Business studies for UE welcomed
The decision to include Business Studies as an approved subject for University Entrance from 2012 has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
KiwiSaver options need careful exploration
BusinessNZ has called for a time of careful consideration before any decisions are made on automatic enrolment for KiwiSaver.
Report shows untapped revenue potential for NZ firms
There is significant potential to improve the share of work that NZ firms win from major supply chains and the economic rewards for both the companies involved and the local economy are significant, according to a recently released report commissioned by the NZTE’s Industry Capability Network.
NZ & Australian carbon schemes not apples with apples
Opinion piece by Phil O’Reilly, CEO BusinessNZ and John Carnegie, Manager Energy, Environment & Infrastructure
Training review timely
BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s decision to review industry training.
Caution needed in reacting to Australia’s carbon policy
BusinessNZ is today releasing a report exposing reasons for exercising caution in making assessments about the relative stringency of Australia’s carbon pricing policy versus the NZ ETS.
On a five-month roll – PSI
The service sector continues to roll into higher levels of expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 54.7.
Time to go steady – PMI
Activity in the manufacturing sector for June saw an ongoing and steady level of expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for June at 54.3.
New taxes won’t make the boat go faster
Tax proposals announced by the Labour Party won’t make the boat go faster, says BusinessNZ.
Positive progress by ACC
A sounder financial footing for ACC along with lower levies for 2012/13 is good news for premium payers, BusinessNZ says.
Asia Pacific free trade – high quality agreement sought
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly made a call for free trade in the Asia Pacific region, at the Japan-New Zealand Partnership Forum in Tokyo today.