The second annual New Zealand Energy Issues Map reveals a rich and informative story around the risks and opportunities are increasingly keeping New Zealand energy executives awake at night, especially around new technologies.
Benchmarking
End of year cheer – PMI
Expansion in the manufacturing sector lifted during the last month of 2014, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for December at 57.7.
Solid ground – PSI
Expansion in the services sector eased during November, although still remains at solid levels, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for November at 54.8.
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.
Exporters bullish for year ahead and managing the high dollar
The 2014 Exporters Survey shows exporters planning for growth. Catherine Beard, Executive Director says the business outlook is positive for exporters.
Consistent service – PSI
The services sector remained at consistent and healthy levels of expansion during October, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for October at 57.8.
Staff wanted – PMI
Employment activity reached its highest level as the manufacturing sector continued to show stronger expansion during October, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for October at 59.3.
NZ good for business
The World Bank’s Doing Business survey of business regulations has again ranked New Zealand 2nd in the world for overall ease of doing business.
Moving on up – PSI
The services sector showed increased expansion during September, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for September at 58.0.
Rising stocks – PMI
The manufacturing sector experienced its fourth consecutive increase in expansion levels during September, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for September at 58.1.
On the job – PSI
The services sector continues to show solid expansion, with employment showing a sizeable lift, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for August at 57.9.
Awesome August – PMI
The manufacturing sector experienced its strongest level of activity for five months, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for August was 56.5.