National’s economic development action plan released today answers some questions about the framework behind current initiatives and new policies, says BusinessNZ.
Economy & Tax
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.
Workers not helped by superannuation proposal
Labour’s superannuation policy would backfire on workers, says BusinessNZ.
Politians speaking with business
The Deloitte-BusinessNZ Election Conference is the political event for business and the economy.
KiwiSaver plan not easy for business
Employers are unlikely to be cheering the Government’s decision to go ahead with auto-enrolment in KiwiSaver, says BusinessNZ.
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.
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.
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.
Carbon cost issues still a concernpositive light
Slowing down the implementation of New Zealand’s emissions trading scheme would be a good move, says BusinessNZ.
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.
Standing still not an option
A static performance is not enough when our competitors are accelerating, says BusinessNZ.
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.