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 – January 2010
Ongoing strength in new orders kept manufacturing in positive territory for the first month of 2010, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for January at 52.
New orders keep manufacturing activity on right track – PMI
Ongoing strength in new orders kept manufacturing in positive territory for the first month of 2010, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for January at 52.
BNZ – BusinessNZ PMI – December 2009
Manufacturing activity ended the year on a positive note, with expansion small but steady, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for December at 52.9.
Steady but improved end for manufacturing year – PMI
Manufacturing activity ended the year on a positive note, with expansion small but steady, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for December at 52.9.
What a difference a year makes for manufacturing activity – PMI
Manufacturing activity showed expansion for the third consecutive month, providing a solid if unspectacular end to 2009, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for November at 51.8.
BNZ Capital – BusinessNZ PMI – November 2009
Manufacturing activity showed expansion for the third consecutive month, providing a solid if unspectacular end to 2009, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for November at 51.8.
Growth in manufacturing activity remains tentative – PMI
Expansion dipped in October after gradual improvements in activity during the second half of 2009, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for October at 50.6.
BNZ Capital – BusinessNZ PMI – October 2009
Expansion dipped in October after gradual improvements in activity during the second half of 2009, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for October at 50.6.
Long time between drinks for manufacturing activity – PMI
Expansion across most sub-indices meant overall manufacturing expanded for the first time since April 2008, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for September at 51.7.
BNZ Capital – BusinessNZ PMI – September 2009
Expansion across most sub-indices meant overall manufacturing expanded for the first time since April 2008, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for September at 51.7.
Weaker production and new orders slow manufacturing recovery – PMI
A lower result for both production and new orders meant activity fell back for August, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for August at 48.7.
BNZ Capital – BusinessNZ PMI – August 2009
A lower result for both production and new orders meant activity fell back for August, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for August at 48.7.
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.