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Solid progress in 2014 Budget
The Government’s measured approach to economic management is achieving solid progress, says BusinessNZ.
Autumn tinge – PMI
Despite a dip, New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains in solid expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 55.2.
National earthquake standards unaffordable for some communities
A policy requiring buildings to be demolished or upgraded to national earthquake standards is excessive and could be unaffordable for some communities, says BusinessNZ.
BIAC calls on OECD Ministers to seize opportunities for growth and more employment
“We are at a critical juncture in the quest for a sustainable global economic recovery”, said BIAC Chair Phil O’Reilly at the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) on Tuesday in Paris.
BIAC’s Economic Policy Survey – Business calls for ambitious reforms and greater focus on implementation
BIAC publishes the results of its 2014 Economic Policy Survey and calls for urgent reduction of the regulatory burden on business.
Extension of the Apprenticeship Reboot scheme is welcomed
ManufacturingNZ welcomes the Government’s announcement today at the Prime Minister’s Pre-Budget Luncheon hosted by Fujitsu and BusinessNZ, that it is spending up to $20 million for an extra 6,000 apprenticeship places.
ExportNZ says Labour’s monetary policy changes need further consideration
ExportNZ welcomes more of a conversation around the proposed monetary policy changes outlined by David Parker, Labour’s Finance spokesperson.
Caution on Reserve Bank policy proposals
BusinessNZ has expressed caution about proposed changes to monetary policy outlined by Labour today.
Labour’s manufacturing policy a good contribution
ManufacturingNZ Executive Director Catherine Beard says Kiwi manufacturers will welcome some of the ideas in Labour’s manufacturing policy announced today, however some areas need more work.
Focus on manufacturing welcome
BusinessNZ welcomes the focus on manufacturing in policy directions released by the Labour Party today, but says some of the proposals need more work.
Overcoming distance to improve productivity
New Zealand’s productivity paradox shows more work is needed to overcome our key disadvantages, says BusinessNZ.
Indian Summer – PSI
Activity in the services sector was back on track in March after a dip in expansionary levels during the previous month, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for March at 58.3.