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Manufacturing activity remains flat in August – PMI
The manufacturing sector remains flat for the second consecutive month after steady expansion in the first half of the year, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for August at 49.3.
Marine & Coastal Area Bill – criteria for success
BusinessNZ says the Marine and Coastal Area Bill will have a high bar to clear in fulfilling the aspirations of Māori and non-Māori alike.
Economy on track despite risks
The NZ economy is generally on track despite some risks, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the September quarter 2010.
NZ 2011 event to prepare NZ business
NZ 2011 is an event on October 22nd that will present what’s happening throughout the country during RWC 2011 to make sure NZ businesses know how to get involved.
Local Government Forum Newsletter – September 2010
This newsletter offers commentary on a range of issues affecting local governance, and is written and produced by Forum members.
Employers aimed to act within the law
Good faith in the workplace is in danger of being undermined by invective against employers who are only seeking to act within the law.
BusinessNZ welcomes enquiry into “rebalancing” of economy
BusinessNZ welcomes the debate regarding an enquiry into investment, savings and debt issues in NZ.
Service sector expansion at snail’s pace – PSI
Service sector expansion fell back to its lowest level of activity since October 2009, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for July at 50.5.
Manufacturing activity not out of the woods yet – PMI
The month of July saw the manufacturing sector flattened out after ten consecutive months of expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 49.9.
Sir Ronald Trotter’s lasting legacy
Sir Ronald Trotter brought significant positive change to the NZ economic landscape and leaves a lasting legacy.
PPP plan benefits New Zealand
Plans for state organisations to explore public-private partnerships for large infrastructure projects have been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
Employment law becoming simpler, more practical
Opinion piece by Phil O’Reilly, CEO BusinessNZ