BNZ – BusinessNZ
Performance of
Manufacturing
Index

The BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) is a monthly survey providing an early indicator of levels of activity in the New Zealand manufacturing sector.

BNZ – BusinessNZ PMI – March 2014

World class average – PMI

NZ’s manufacturing sector ended the year on a healthy note, and the first time since 2007 that every month recorded expansion in activity, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for December at 56.4.

BNZ – BusinessNZ PMI – March 2014

Onwards and upwards – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector recorded its 11th consecutive month in expansion as activity in the sector rose during October, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for October at 55.7.

Sponsor Statement

BNZ is delighted to be associated with the Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) and BusinessNZ.

This association brings together the significant experience of leading business advocacy body BusinessNZ, and business finance specialist BNZ.

We look forward to continuing our association with BusinessNZ and associated regional organisations, and to playing our part in the ongoing development of the New Zealand manufacturing sector.