BusinessNZ’s summary of the 2015 Budget.
Business & Society
Solid stance – PSI
New Zealand’s services sector continued to remain in a tight band of expansion for April, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for April at 56.5.
BusinessNZ welcomes greater transparency in ACC levy setting
BusinessNZ is pleased that action is being taken to ensure that ACC levies are set in a much more transparent manner than in the past.
Getting more women working in trades
After the Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs undertook research that has led to more women training in Canterbury for trades and more women working in construction.
Marching on – PSI
New Zealand’s services sector continued to show healthy levels of expansion in March, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for March at 57.6.
Innovation funding a boost to competitiveness
Incentives for firms to invest in innovation are welcome, says BusinessNZ…
NZ economy – balancing risks
Risks and opportunities for the New Zealand economy are finely balanced, according to the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.
Continued expansion – PSI
The services sector continued to show healthy expansion for February, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for February at 55.6.
Starting on the right note – PSI
The services sector started the year on the right note, with expansion improving during January, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for January at 57.8.
Wage growth needs productivity growth
The latest study by the Productivity Commission is a useful, although partial, insight into the economy, says BusinessNZ.
Local government requires wider review
The Local Government Funding Review discussion paper released today is useful and should spark discussion on wider issues including the proper role and limits of local government, says BusinessNZ
End of year top up – PSI
The services sector ended on a solid note in 2014, with expansion improving during December, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for December at 56.5.