BNZ – BusinessNZ
Performance of
Manufacturing
Index

The BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) is a monthly survey providing an early indicator of levels of activity in the New Zealand manufacturing sector.

Expansion reigns  – PMI

Down a gear – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced another minor dip in its level of expansion during May, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for May at 51.5.

Expansion reigns  – PMI

Trans-Tasman angst – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced a lower level of activity in April, although still showing overall expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 51.8.

Expansion reigns  – PMI

Autum tinge – PMI

Despite a slower rate of expansion, New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains in solid territory, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 54.5.

Expansion reigns  – PMI

Holding its own – PMI

Manufacturing activity remained in solid territory during November, although the level of expansion eased back from the previous month, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for November at 55.2.

Sponsor Statement

BNZ is delighted to be associated with the Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) and BusinessNZ.

This association brings together the significant experience of leading business advocacy body BusinessNZ, and business finance specialist BNZ.

We look forward to continuing our association with BusinessNZ and associated regional organisations, and to playing our part in the ongoing development of the New Zealand manufacturing sector.