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Service sector continues expansion path
Monday, 16 July 2012, 10:53 am | Business New Zealand
Media release 16 July 2012 Service sector continues expansion path Despite a dip in expansion levels, the service sector remains on the right side of growth, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for June was ... More >>
Mid-year Middling
Thursday, 12 July 2012, 10:53 am | Business New Zealand
Manufacturing activity produced a mid-year flat patch, which was in line with offshore movements, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
Focus on junior achievement needed
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 2:55 pm | Business New Zealand
Media release 10 July 2012 Focus on junior achievement needed An ERO report on junior classes in high schools makes sobering reading for New Zealand’s future success, says BusinessNZ. The report released today shows only seven percent of schools are ... More >>
ETS changes reasonable
Monday, 2 July 2012, 5:01 pm | Business New Zealand
The Government has taken a reasonably balanced approach to carbon pricing in its amendments to the emissions trading scheme announced today, says BusinessNZ. More >>
Vocational pathways fill educational need
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 5:30 pm | Business New Zealand
The pathways have been designed to help clarify for young people how to get from junior secondary school through to desired work or study destinations, combining academic with technical and career education. More >>
Misrepresentation by union spokespeople
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 12:41 pm | Business New Zealand
The role of New Zealand employers at the International Labour Organisation has been completely misrepresented by the CTU, says BusinessNZ. More >>
Responsible investment approach in Budget 2012
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 4:27 pm | Business New Zealand
Despite being presented as a ‘zero’ Budget, this year’s spending has been well focused on areas helpful for future growth, says BusinessNZ. More >>
Focus on quality teaching applauded
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 10:18 am | Business New Zealand
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says the clear objectives outlined in today’s pre-Budget announcement will help engender confidence in the school sector. More >>
Health and safety review timely
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 9:18 pm | Business New Zealand
Media release 2 May 2012 Health and safety review timely Business will be supportive of the planned review of the workplace health and safety system, says BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly said there have been many workplace changes since ... More >>
Benefits of conference centre must not be overlooked
Thursday, 19 April 2012, 9:21 am | Business New Zealand
Media release 19 April 2012 Benefits of expanded conference centre must not be overlooked Expanding the Auckland convention centre will boost the national economy, says BusinessNZ. “The business-to-business benefit of a larger convention centre is significant,” ... More >>
Solid service sector activity continues
Monday, 16 April 2012, 10:42 am | Business New Zealand
Media release 16 April 2012 Solid service sector activity continues The service sector continued to show healthy signs of expansion in 2012, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI ). The PSI for March was 53.9. While this was ... More >>
Holding its own
Thursday, 12 April 2012, 10:46 am | Business New Zealand
Media release 12 April 2012 Holding its own Manufacturing activity continued to show healthy levels of expansion, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI ). The seasonally adjusted PMI for March was 54.5 (a ... More >>
Better rewards for better teaching good for NZ
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 3:21 pm | Business New Zealand
Commenting on a speech delivered by Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf today, BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly said raising the quality of teaching in New Zealand schools was important for improving education and economic growth outcomes. More >>
Economic outlook improving…slowly
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 12:35 pm | Business New Zealand
A slowly stabilising global economy and positive levels of activity in New Zealand agricultural exports indicate slightly better economic prospects, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the March quarter 2012 . More >>
Local government reform welcome and overdue
Monday, 19 March 2012, 5:13 pm | Business New Zealand
Local government reforms announced today will be positively received by business, says BusinessNZ. More >>
Building momentum
Monday, 19 March 2012, 10:45 am | Business New Zealand
Media release 19 March 2012 Building momentum The service sector showed further momentum with a healthy February result, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for February was 55.5. This was up 1.7 points from ... More >>
Turning the corner?
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 10:36 am | Business New Zealand
Media release 15 March 2012 Turning the corner? Manufacturing activity experienced a sizeable lift in activity for February, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for February ... More >>
Greening New Zealand’s Growth
Saturday, 3 March 2012, 3:45 pm | Business New Zealand
Media release 3 March 2012 Greening New Zealand’s Growth Green growth is an issue for the entire economy, says Phil O’Reilly Chair of the Green Growth Advisory Group. Speaking to the launch of the Advisory Group’s report in Auckland today, Mr O’Reilly ... More >>
Mature debate on benefits needed
Monday, 27 February 2012, 8:27 pm | Business New Zealand
Media release 27 February 2012 Mature debate on benefits needed A mature debate is needed on New Zealand’s benefit system, says BusinessNZ. The Government today announced plans to reform parts of the benefit system to address problems caused ... More >>
Sun shines on service sector
Monday, 20 February 2012, 1:13 pm | Business New Zealand
The service sector showed stronger expansion to start the year, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for January was 53.6. This was up 2.7 points from December, although still lower than the 56.5 recorded ... More >>
