New Zealand’s service sector showed a jump in activity for July, with a PSI for July at 58.1.
Economy & Tax
Business solutions needed to meet tougher target
Business solutions needed to meet tougher target.
Restricting development contributions will help achieve affordable housing
Restrictions on development contributions will help achieve more affordable housing and commercial development, says BusinessNZ.
Trend setter – PMI
Manufacturing activity for July continued the trend of healthy expansion in the sector, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 59.5.
Better approach to decision making under RMA
Proposals released today to improve the Resource Management Act and its implementation are sensible, says BusinessNZ.
State of the Environment reporting good news for business and the environment
Today’s announcement by the Environment Minister Amy Adams that the Government will legislate for independent environmental reporting is an important step forward for the future of New Zealand’s economy and environment.
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.
Services sector could lift NZ economy
BusinessNZ supports the call for a new focus on services.
BusinessNZ assists plan to counteract multinational tax avoidance
BusinessNZ will work with New Zealand businesses to respond to the OECD’s action plan for counteracting tax avoidance by multinational companies.
Regional education information good step forward
The release of regional education achievement information today on the Ministry of Education’s website has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
A for activity – PSI
New Zealand’s service sector remains at a consistent level of positive activity, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 55.0.
Regulation inquiry good news
The Productivity Commission’s inquiry into regulation is good news, says BusinessNZ.