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.
BNZ – BusinessNZ PMI – October 2011
After six consecutive months of expansion, manufacturing activity fell into contraction during October, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for October at 46.5.
Manufacturing drops the ball – PMI
After six consecutive months of expansion, manufacturing activity fell into contraction during October, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for October at 46.5.
BNZ – BusinessNZ PMI – September 2011
Despite another dip in expansion, manufacturing activity managed to keep its head above water, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for September at 50.8.
Manufacturing keeps its head above water – PMI
Despite another dip in expansion, manufacturing activity managed to keep its head above water, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for September at 50.8.
BNZ – BusinessNZ PMI – August 2011
August saw a mix of results that kept manufacturing in expansionary mode, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for August at 52.9.
Mix brings steady expansion for manufacturing – PMI
August saw a mix of results that kept manufacturing in expansionary mode, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for August at 52.9.
BNZ – BusinessNZ PMI – July 2011
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.
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.
BNZ – BusinessNZ PMI – June 2011
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.
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.
BNZ – BusinessNZ PMI – May 2011
The month of May saw the manufacturing sector continue its march towards stronger expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for May at 54.7.
May march for manufacturing activity – PMI
The month of May saw the manufacturing sector continue its march towards stronger expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for May at 54.7.
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.