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Careful management of inflationary pressures needed
Prudent advance signalling will have led to today’s OCR change being factored in by markets, easing concerns of a strengthened dollar, says BusinessNZ.
New Zealand prosperity depends on tertiary education
The Tertiary Education Strategy brings a good focus on the skills needed for a healthy economy says BusinessNZ.
We’re at tipping point – world energy leader to visit New Zealand
New Zealand is about to get a prime opportunity to hear the truth about the world’s energy situation as Christoph Frei, Secretary General of the World Energy Council (WEC) visits our shores on 5-7 March.
New Report: No overall economic benefits to NZ Power
Infometrics report on the Labour/Greens proposed Power NZ policy for the electricity sector.
Manufacturing ‘vibrant and kicking’ – report
The report compiled by researchers Castalia finds manufacturing contributed 14.6 per cent to the country’s gross domestic product in 2012, making it the largest economic sector.
Prime Minister’s Business Scholarship could send you to a world leading business school
If you or someone in your business is ripe for learning at one of the world’s top business schools, a Prime Minister’s Business Scholarship could be just the ticket. Come and hear from others who have benefitted and find out how you can too.
New report reveals new insights for New Zealand manufacturing
A new report being launched today by independent researchers Castalia reveals common traits of New Zealand’s most successful manufacturers, how important the manufacturing sector is to our economy and how it measures up internationally.
Good move by local government
A local government initiative to foster business friendly councils has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
Risk to NZ businesses from controversial use of privilege
BusinessNZ is expressing concern at the implications for all business as a result of continued allegations against Countdown supermarkets made in Parliament by Labour MP Shane Jones.
Guidelines for development contributions sought
Better council treatment of property developers would help housing affordability, says BusinessNZ.
Living wage ‘really’ $22.89
The ‘new’ living wage has shifted the goalposts and appears to be more about politics than public policy, says BusinessNZ.
Sensational Summer – PSI
Activity in the services sector continued its march upwards with some levels of activity not seen since 2007, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for January at 58.1.