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Middling May
Friday, 13 June 2014, 11:39 am | BusinessNZ
Although still in positive territory, a second consecutive slowdown in expansion meant the manufacturing sector was at similar levels last seen over a year ago, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
Consider exporters when raising OCR
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 11:45 am | BusinessNZ
The needs of exporters must be factored in to any additional OCR rises this year, says BusinessNZ. This morning the Reserve Bank lifted the official cash rate to 3.25% and intimated more rises would follow. More >>
Business Growth Agenda could be addressing bigger problems
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 4:17 pm | BusinessNZ
Business Growth Agenda scoring runs, could be addressing more complex problems Today’s Business Growth Agenda update shows progress being made towards a stronger economy, says BusinessNZ. Focusing on what helps business grow jobs and well-being for the ... More >>
More sophisticated approach than carbon tax needed
Monday, 2 June 2014, 11:09 am | BusinessNZ
More sophisticated approach than carbon tax needed The business community is disappointed by the Green Party carbon tax policy, saying it would not be good for communities, bringing potential loss of jobs and industry. The carbon tax policy appears to ignore ... More >>
Solid progress in 2014 Budget
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 3:49 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says the Budget’s accounts and forecasts show key objectives for the economy are being delivered. More >>
National earthquake standards unaffordable for communities
Thursday, 8 May 2014, 12:20 pm | BusinessNZ
A policy requiring buildings to be demolished or upgraded to national earthquake standards is excessive and could be unaffordable for some communities, says BusinessNZ. More >>
Caution on Reserve Bank policy proposals
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 12:00 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ has expressed caution about proposed changes to monetary policy outlined by Labour today. “Exporters will appreciate Labour’s attempt to come up with a policy that assists in bringing the dollar down to more sustainable levels, however ... More >>
Overcoming distance to improve productivity
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 4:58 pm | BusinessNZ
New Zealand’s productivity paradox shows more work is needed to overcome our key disadvantages, says BusinessNZ. New research by the Productivity Commission reveals the paradox that New Zealand’s reasonably robust policy settings should mean productivity ... More >>
Oil & gas block offer good for business and communities
Thursday, 3 April 2014, 2:46 pm | BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ says today’s announcement by the Government that designated blocks of land and sea are being made available to international companies for petroleum exploration is a welcome signal for investment in our economy. More >>
Investment in exports well-placed
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 3:06 pm | BusinessNZ
More focus on key markets will benefit New Zealand’s export prospects, says BusinessNZ. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says additional funding announced today for NZTE’s work in China, South America and the Middle East will help more New ... More >>
Major Japanese companies in Wellington
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 3:11 pm | BusinessNZ
New Zealand and Japan would benefit from closer economic relations, says the organiser of a high level business meeting in Wellington today. BusinessNZ hosted today’s gathering of leading Japanese and New Zealand companies, focusing on economic growth ... More >>
BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index: Pause for thought
Monday, 17 March 2014, 10:40 am | BusinessNZ
While continuing to expand, activity in the services sector lost some impetus during February, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for February was 53.1. This was down 4.7 points from January, and similar ... More >>
Manufacturing sector a consistent achiever
Friday, 14 March 2014, 12:42 pm | BusinessNZ
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains at a consistent level of solid expansion, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for February was 56.2 (a PMI reading above 50.0 indicates ... More >>
Careful management of inflationary pressures needed
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 2:31 pm | BusinessNZ
Prudent advance signalling will have led to today’s OCR change being factored in by markets, easing concerns of a strengthened dollar, says BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says changes in interest rates need to take into account the unique ... More >>
New Zealand prosperity depends on tertiary education
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 3:30 pm | BusinessNZ
The Tertiary Education Strategy brings a good focus on the skills needed for a healthy economy says BusinessNZ. More >>
New report reveals new insights for NZ manufacturing
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 10:03 am | BusinessNZ
A new report being launched on 26 February 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. More >>
Good move by local government
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 4:09 pm | BusinessNZ
A local government initiative to foster business friendly councils has been welcomed by BusinessNZ. More >>
Guidelines for development contributions sought
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 12:19 pm | BusinessNZ
Better council treatment of property developers would help housing affordability, says BusinessNZ. More >>
Living wage ‘really’ $22.89
Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 1:47 pm | BusinessNZ
The ‘new’ living wage has shifted the goalposts and appears to be more about politics than public policy, says BusinessNZ. Last year the living wage campaign said $18.40 should be the living wage, calculated on the basis of the living costs ... More >>
Good start to 2014 innings
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 12:01 pm | BusinessNZ
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector started 2014 on a healthy note, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for January was 56.2 (a PMI reading above 50.0 indicates that manufacturing ... More >>
