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Marching onwards – PMI
Activity in New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to march onwards, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 58.4
Business groups welcome funding review
Local Government New Zealand’s announcement that it is reviewing local government funding will be welcome news for ratepayers.
Business calls for bold action to support private sector-led growth at OECD Consultation in Japan
TOKYO – At a consultation that was held in Tokyo today, the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD (BIAC) called on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and on the government of Japan to promote policies that facilitate open and efficient markets and lead to more sustainable growth.
New energy efficiency initiatives on target
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) welcome this morning’s announcements from the Hon. Simon Bridges, Minister of Energy and Resources, targeting business sustainability initiatives.
ExportNZ welcomes increased help for exporters
ExportNZ Executive Director Catherine Beard welcomes the Government’s announcement of more assistance for exporters, in particular the increased resources to be based in the China, South America and the Middle East region.
Investment in exports well-placed
More focus on key markets will benefit New Zealand’s export prospects, says BusinessNZ.
Oil & gas block offer good for business and communities
BusinessNZ says today’s announcement by the Government that designated blocks of land and sea are being made available to international companies for petroleum exploration is a welcome signal for investment in our economy.
NZ economy – sunny disposition
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows the sun still shining on the New Zealand economy.
NZ ranks third in International Index of Energy Security Risk
New Zealand has been ranked third for energy security amongst the top 25 energy users in the world.
Major Japanese companies in Wellington
New Zealand and Japan would benefit from closer economic relations, says the organiser of a high level business meeting in Wellington today.
Pause for thought – PSI
While continuing to expand, activity in the services sector lost some impetus during February, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for February at 53.1.
Consistent achiever – PMI
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains at a consistent level of solid expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for February at 56.2.