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Service sector activity lacklustre in March
Monday, 14 April 2008, 10:54 am | Business New Zealand
Activity in the service sector has fallen to the lowest level recorded by the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). More >>
Govt plays ducks and drakes with airport sale veto
Friday, 11 April 2008, 4:52 pm | Business New Zealand
Investors have received a clear signal they can’t trust the Government to stay out of their business, says Business NZ, following the Government’s decision to veto the Canadian bid for Auckland International Airport. More >>
Compliance cost calculator welcomed
Thursday, 10 April 2008, 12:10 am | Business New Zealand
A new tool to measure the compliance costs of new regulation has been welcomed by Business NZ. More >>
China trade - opportunity celebrated
Monday, 7 April 2008, 11:43 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly says the signing this week of the free trade agreement with China brings opportunities that should be both celebrated and utilised. More >>
Business and the emissions trading scheme
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 11:31 am | Business New Zealand
Business has a problem – not with an emissions trading scheme, but with the design of the one currently proposed for New Zealand. Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly told the Finance & Expenditure select committee this morning that the Bill setting ... More >>
Service sector expansion picks up in February
Monday, 17 March 2008, 10:37 am | Business New Zealand
The level of expansion in the services sector has picked up after two consecutive months of easing, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) More >>
Manufacturing growth slides further
Thursday, 13 March 2008, 11:05 am | Business New Zealand
New Zealand's manufacturing sector experienced a fourth consecutive slip in expansion as the sluggish start to the year continued, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
Research funding partnership congratulated
Tuesday, 11 March 2008, 2:25 pm | Business New Zealand
The $700 million Government funding announced for the pastoral and food industries has enormous potential, says Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly. More >>
2008 starts slow for services sector
Monday, 18 February 2008, 10:17 am | Business New Zealand
Expansion in the services sector continued to ease for the first month of 2008, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) . More >>
Manufacturing growth continues, but results mixed
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 10:46 am | Business New Zealand
The level of expansion in the manufacturing sector continued to show expansion during January, although results proved to be a mixed bag, according to the Bank of New Zealand - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
Buy local partnership packs punch
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 3:58 pm | Business New Zealand
Dual consumer campaigns Buy NZ Made and Buy Kiwi Made are proving to be a powerful combination for New Zealand made goods. The privately owned Buy NZ Made campaign signed up gas fire place manufacturer Rinnai New Zealand as its 1000th member to ... More >>
Trade decision great for New Zealand Inc.
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 9:32 am | Business New Zealand
The US decision to join negotiations for part of a trade deal involving New Zealand is very good for this country, says Business NZ. More >>
Vote-buying over student loans disappointing
Friday, 1 February 2008, 12:02 am | Business New Zealand
Both main parties are vote-buying over student loans, says Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly. More >>
Youth skills are our future
Wednesday, 30 January 2008, 1:01 pm | Business New Zealand
Business NZ endorses the focus on skills by both main political parties. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says his organisation has been working with both parties for some time and he’s pleased that the message on skills is getting through. More >>
Service sector expansion eases in December
Monday, 28 January 2008, 11:45 am | Business New Zealand
The level of expansion eased for the last month of 2007, according to the Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). More >>
Manufacturing growth eases at year-end
Thursday, 24 January 2008, 11:07 am | Business New Zealand
Expansion levels in the manufacturing sector eased during December, according to the Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
Ongoing expansion in the service sector
Monday, 17 December 2007, 11:11 am | Business New Zealand
Expansion in the service sector is at its highest level in the lead-up to Christmas, according to the Business NZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). More >>
Strong growth in manufacturing continues
Thursday, 13 December 2007, 12:31 am | Business New Zealand
Expansion levels in the manufacturing sector last month were the highest since May 2006, according to the Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). Although November’s seasonally adjusted PMI of 57.2 saw a rise of only 0.1 points from October, ... More >>
More work needed to become knowledge economy
Monday, 10 December 2007, 12:49 am | Business New Zealand
Concerted effort will be needed to address low adult literacy and numeracy levels if New Zealand is to become a true knowledge economy, says Business NZ. The international Adult Literacy and Life Skills survey measured the literacy, numeracy and problem-solving ... More >>
NZers must have their say on emissions trading
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 4:58 pm | Business New Zealand
Effective consultation is now the crucial issue for the emissions trading legislation introduced to Parliament today. More >>