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Media Releases
Recent media releases from BusinessNZ.
Service sector in tough times leading into Xmas – PSI
There is little Xmas cheer for the service sector as 2008 draws to a close, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for November at 47.3.
Service sector continues to struggle in tough economic conditions – PSI
The service sector continues to struggle in tough economic conditions, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for October at 48.7.
Weakness continues in the service sector – PSI
The service sector remains weak, dropping to its second lowest result since the survey began, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for September at 46.9.
Tax & KiwiSaver compliance big issues for business
The Business NZ-KPMG Compliance Cost Survey 2008 shows tax is still the dominant cost priority with 70% of respondents seeing it as a priority for change.
Service sector activity contracts for the fifth consecutive month – PSI
Service sector activity is still contracting amidst tough operating conditions, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for August at 47.9.
Service sector activity improves in July – PSI
Service sector activity has improved slightly from its worst result in June, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for July at 48.9.
Service sector activity falls sharply – PSI
Activity in the service sector has reached its lowest level since the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) began. The PSI for June stood at 45.6.
Innovation programme welcome
BusinessNZ has welcomed an innovation internship programme announced by the Government today.
Weakening of service sector activity continues in May – PSI
Activity in the service sector continues to be in a weak state, although a slight improvement on the previous month, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for May at 49.1.
Growth in service sector activity stalls in April – PSI
Activity in the service sector has stalled for the first time in a year, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for April at 48.9.
Service sector activity lackluster in March – PSI
Activity in the service sector fell back to its lowest level recorded since the survey began, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for March at 50.8.