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.
Canterbury Earthquake
Seismic strengthening policy needs rethink
New exemptions from seismic strengthening requirements show the policy is inconsistent and unnecessary, says BusinessNZ.
National earthquake standards unaffordable for some communities
A policy requiring buildings to be demolished or upgraded to national earthquake standards is excessive and could be unaffordable for some communities, says BusinessNZ.
Extension of the Apprenticeship Reboot scheme is welcomed
ManufacturingNZ welcomes the Government’s announcement today at the Prime Minister’s Pre-Budget Luncheon hosted by Fujitsu and BusinessNZ, that it is spending up to $20 million for an extra 6,000 apprenticeship places.
Positive approach heading into Xmas – PSI
New Zealand’s services sector experienced a positive and solid level of expansion heading into Xmas, with a PSI for November at 56.3.
Earthquake building policy faulted
Changes to the earthquake-prone buildings policy announced today do not adequately address the concerns of business and local communities, says BusinessNZ.
NZ economy tainted by global uncertainty
Continued global uncertainty is impacting on NZ’s economic performance, with a number of indicators pointing to lower growth projections than previously forecast, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.
Close call for service sector expansion – PSI
A drop in expansion meant the service sector only just managed to keep on the positive side, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for October at 50.6.
Service sector expansion within tight band – PSI
The service sector remains within a very tight band of expansion that has now continued for three months, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for September at 53.2.
Healthy levels of business and sales means service sector remains in positive light – PSI
Continuing healthy levels of new business/orders and activity/sales kept the service sector in expansion for August, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for August at 53.9.
Pass mark for mid-year report – PSI
The service sector experienced a solid if unspectacular result halfway through 2011, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for July at 54.5.
On a five-month roll – PSI
The service sector continues to roll into higher levels of expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 54.7.