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Little change in manufacturing activity
Friday, 15 September 2006, 9:27 am | Business New Zealand
There was a slight drop in manufacturing activity in August, although the last seven months overall show steady results, according to the Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). August's seasonally adjusted PMI, at 53.0 was down 0.9 points on July, ... More >>
Absurd Bill gets worse
Wednesday, 6 September 2006, 12:58 am | Business New Zealand
Amendments to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill have made it even worse, says Business NZ. More >>
Kiwisaver: Several welcome changes
Thursday, 24 August 2006, 1:26 pm | Business New Zealand
Changes to the KiwiSaver scheme announced today are generally positive, according to Business NZ. More >>
Call for business rates to be included in inquiry
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 10:01 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ has written to the Local Government & Environment Select Committee, asking for the issue of business differentials to be included in the committee’s proposed inquiry into rates. More >>
ACC proposal not the best for safety
Wednesday, 16 August 2006, 1:11 pm | Business New Zealand
Plans to merge the employer and self-employed ACC accounts won’t necessarily incentivise safety says Business NZ. More >>
Manufacturing activity steady
Friday, 11 August 2006, 9:14 am | Business New Zealand
Manufacturing activity increased slightly during July, according to the Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). July’s seasonally adjusted PMI, at 53.9, was up 1.9 points on June, and apart from the spike in activity during May, ... More >>
‘Absurd’ Bill should be thrown out
Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 10:19 am | Business New Zealand
A Bill that would make it impossible for cleaning and catering contractors to control their costs should be thrown out of Parliament, says Business NZ. More >>
Employers positive about apprenticeships
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 4:05 pm | Business New Zealand
New research into the Modern Apprenticeships Programme confirms a high level of employer and employee support, says Business NZ. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says the Tertiary Education Commission’s report Evaluation of the Modern Apprenticeships ... More >>
Business Tax Review - timid proposals
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 5:04 pm | Business New Zealand
The discussion document Business Tax Review proposes fairly timid moves towards improved business taxation, says Business NZ. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly welcomed the fact that the Review has picked up on Business NZ’s recommendation to move to a ... More >>
Business supports voluntary approach
Monday, 24 July 2006, 3:26 pm | Business New Zealand
New research shows New Zealand employers are genuinely trying to provide their staff with flexibility at work, says Business NZ’s Phil O’Reilly. More >>
Manufacturing activity dips but still positive
Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 4:55 pm | Business New Zealand
The month of June showed a dip in activity levels for manufacturers, but continues a series of positive results over the last five months, according to the Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
Regulation Perspectives
Thursday, 13 July 2006, 11:19 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ is calling for a fresh look at regulations. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says over the last seven years there has been an alarming increase in the number of regulations - more than 2,000 since 1999 - with much of the red tape affecting ... More >>
Business NZ take over school enterprise programme
Monday, 19 June 2006, 10:37 am | Business New Zealand
Lion Nathan New Zealand today announced that it is handing over its long-running school-based Business Experience programme to the Enterprise New Zealand Trust. More >>
Strong lift in manufacturing activity
Friday, 16 June 2006, 10:14 am | Business New Zealand
The month of May confirms a change in fortune for manufacturers, according to the Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). May’s seasonally adjusted PMI, at 58.2 was up 4.9 points on April, the highest level of activity since December ... More >>
Rates increases require action
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 9:56 am | Business New Zealand
Looming rates rises show the need for local body reform, according to Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly. More >>
SOE policy alarming - Business NZ
Saturday, 3 June 2006, 3:03 pm | Business New Zealand
Allowing state-owned enterprises to get involved in wider commercial activities is a mistake, says Business NZ. More >>
Union numbers 'just silly'
Friday, 2 June 2006, 10:46 am | Business New Zealand
Union claims of mass sackings under the probation Bill are just silly, says Business NZ. More >>
Budget Incremental Rather Than Transformational
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 5:00 pm | Business New Zealand
This year’s Budget represents a missed opportunity to invest towards productivity and growth gains, says Business NZ. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly said it contained some good policy directions for the future but lacked a true economic transformation ... More >>
Manufacturing activity steady - PMI Survey
Friday, 12 May 2006, 11:30 am | Business New Zealand
Manufacturing activity steadied, with similar levels of expansion as for the last two months, according to the Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). More >>
Competitiveness figures disappointing
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 9:23 am | Business New Zealand
The latest competitiveness survey shows New Zealand dropping six places since last year - a result that should be a concern for all New Zealanders, says Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly. More >>
