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Lift in manufacturing activity
Monday, 21 March 2005, 4:05 pm | Business New Zealand
Lift in manufacturing activity Manufacturing activity picked up during February. The latest ANZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) shows February in expansionary mode, with a value of 54.4*, up from 52.6 in January. A lift in activity ... More >>
Business Update Friday 11 March 2005, issue 123
Friday, 11 March 2005, 10:16 am | Business New Zealand
The engineers’ union 5% across-the-board wage claim is like a return to centralised bargaining. The claim ignores productivity realities and individual company circumstances. If the claim succeeds, NZ firms will just be less competitive in the world market. More >>
Manufacturing expansion steadies
Monday, 21 February 2005, 11:04 am | Business New Zealand
Manufacturing activity continued to ease during January. The latest ANZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) shows January was still in expansionary mode, with a value of 52.6*, - but down from 58.1 in December and 65.9 in November. More >>
Statement to Parliament - headlines are on target
Tuesday, 1 February 2005, 4:43 pm | Business New Zealand
Many of the headlines from today's Statement to Parliament are good in principle, says Business NZ. More >>
Manufacturing Expansion Eases
Monday, 31 January 2005, 9:18 am | Business New Zealand
The latest ANZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) recorded a value of 58.1 (above 50 points indicates expansion, below 50 indicates decline). More >>
Employer warning on holiday pay
Friday, 17 December 2004, 3:01 pm | Business New Zealand
Business NZ is warning employers to make sure they get their holiday pay arrangements organised as soon as possible. More >>
Christmas Build-Up Boosts Manufacturing
Friday, 17 December 2004, 12:00 am | Business New Zealand
The PMI showed its usual spike of activity in November, with manufacturers gearing up for the Christmas/New Year season. More >>
NZ Companies To Benefit From CER Boost
Monday, 13 December 2004, 12:14 am | Business New Zealand
CER got a boost over the weekend and New Zealand companies will benefit, says Phil O'Reilly, Chief Executive of Business NZ. More >>
National change on holidays disappointing
Thursday, 9 December 2004, 12:42 am | Business New Zealand
Businesses will be disappointed at National's decision to support the change to four weeks' holiday, says Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly. More >>
Consensus on productivity
Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 9:22 am | Business New Zealand
Consensus between employers and employees is a powerful tool for improving productivity, says Business NZ. More >>
Thai trade agreement good for NZ manufacturing
Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 12:58 am | Business New Zealand
Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly says the benefits are largely in line with what Australia has secured with Thailand, and the deal means New Zealand will catch up with Australia's programme by 2006. More >>
Business Update: Film Industry & Lunchtime Sex
Friday, 26 November 2004, 3:01 pm | Business New Zealand
FILM INDUSTRY SIGH OF RELIEF A recent Appeal Court decision has saved NZ's reputation for flexible film-making. Three Foot Six Ltd v Bryson involved a dispute over whether Mr Bryson was an independent contractor or an employee of Three Foot Six, a film ... More >>
Spending debate needed
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 9:08 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ would like more debate on government spending More >>
Apprenticeship figures cause for celebration
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 5:02 pm | Business New Zealand
500 graduates under the Modern Apprenticeships scheme is a cause for celebration, says Business NZ. More >>
Regional strength in Business NZ Council
Friday, 19 November 2004, 4:39 pm | Business New Zealand
The Business NZ Council has announced the re-election of Terry Arnold as President, following its Annual General Meeting this week. More >>
Manufacturing expansion remains steady for October
Friday, 12 November 2004, 4:21 pm | Business New Zealand
The ANZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) value for October was 56.7, similar to September's 56.8, but lower than the PMI in October 2002 and 2003 (a PMI reading above 50 points indicates expansion and below 50 indicates decline). More >>
Business Update
Wednesday, 10 November 2004, 12:27 am | Business New Zealand
HIGHER PRIORITIES THAN COMPANY TAX The Finance Minister has ruled out Labour going along with Jim Anderton's call for lower company tax, saying: "There are higher priorities." Business was surprised by Mr Anderton's call, but fully supports ... More >>
Workers And Employers Deserve Better
Monday, 8 November 2004, 4:32 pm | Business New Zealand
The move towards increased measurement of workplace injury and illness in New Zealand is welcome and long overdue, says Business NZ. More >>
Lower company tax would benefit every NZ'er
Friday, 5 November 2004, 12:00 am | Business New Zealand
Business NZ absolutely supports Jim Anderton's call to reduce the company tax rate, says Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly. More >>
Business Update - 29 October 2004
Friday, 29 October 2004, 10:33 am | Business New Zealand
Energy policy unclear.....'Overwork' claim aimed at more regulation....First Holidays Act case goes to court..... More >>
