Despite a dip, New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains in solid expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 55.2.
Manufacturing
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.
Focus on manufacturing welcome
BusinessNZ welcomes the focus on manufacturing in policy directions released by the Labour Party today, but says some of the proposals need more work.
Labour’s manufacturing policy a good contribution
ManufacturingNZ Executive Director Catherine Beard says Kiwi manufacturers will welcome some of the ideas in Labour’s manufacturing policy announced today, however some areas need more work.
Marching onwards – PMI
Activity in New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to march onwards, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 58.4
Consistent achiever – PMI
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains at a consistent level of solid expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for February at 56.2.
New report reveals new insights for New Zealand manufacturing
A new report being launched today by independent researchers Castalia reveals common traits of New Zealand’s most successful manufacturers, how important the manufacturing sector is to our economy and how it measures up internationally.
Manufacturing ‘vibrant and kicking’ – report
The report compiled by researchers Castalia finds manufacturing contributed 14.6 per cent to the country’s gross domestic product in 2012, making it the largest economic sector.
Risk to NZ businesses from controversial use of privilege
BusinessNZ is expressing concern at the implications for all business as a result of continued allegations against Countdown supermarkets made in Parliament by Labour MP Shane Jones.
Good start to 2014 innings
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector started 2014 on a healthy note, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for January at 56.2.
World class average – PMI
NZ’s manufacturing sector ended the year on a healthy note, and the first time since 2007 that every month recorded expansion in activity, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for December at 56.4.
Firm grip on expansion – PMI
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remained in a firm grip of expansion as activity in the sector rose during November, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for November at 56.7.