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Manufacturing activity climbing out of the depths – PMI
Manufacturing activity continued to climb out of the depths of contraction with the highest overall activity level in nine months, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for June at 46.2.
BusinessNZ welcomes new Envirostep tool
Envirostep – a business environmental assessment tool launched today by Commerce Minister Simon Power – comes at an opportune time for business.
Growth plan for NZ Inc. relevant and timely
BusinessNZ says the Government’s medium term plan for economic growth is relevant and timely.
Survey shows business self-reliance
New Zealand businesses are showing self-reliance in the face of the economic downturn.
NZ scores well in overseas trade
The World Economic Forum’s Global Enabling Trade Report 2009 ranks countries on services, policies and institutions that help foster open trade.
$100 million insurance guarantee welcomed
ExportNZ welcomes the recent announcement that the Government is extending its short-term trade credit insurance guarantee for exporters by $100 million.
Service sector still in the shadows – PSI
The service sector remains in the shadows, but activity doesn’t appear to be getting any darker, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for May at 46.2.
RMA report shows need for faster progress
The latest report on local authorities’ administration of the Resource Management Act shows the need for streamlining of the Act’s processes, says BusinessNZ.
Manufacturing remains in tight band of activity – PMI
Although manufacturing activity experienced a slightly larger decrease in activity in May, the sector generally remains in a tight band of performance since the start of the year, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for May at 42.7.
Conclusion of Malaysian FTA negotiations welcomed
ExportNZ is welcoming greater trade access to Malaysia following the conclusion of the Malaysia – New Zealand free trade agreement negotiations.
Holidays Act review welcomed
BusinessNZ has welcomed the appointment of a working group to review the Holidays Act 2003.
Budget 2009 – Key Issues and Outcomes
BusinessNZ’s summary of the 2009 Budget.