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 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.
Manufacturing activity agonisingly close to expansion – PMI
A positive result for both production and new orders helped push manufacturing activity further out of the doldrums in July, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 49.7.
BNZ Capital – BusinessNZ PMI – July 2009
A positive result for both production and new orders helped push manufacturing activity further out of the doldrums in July, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 49.7.
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.
BNZ Capital – BusinessNZ PMI – June 2009
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.
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.
BNZ Capital – BusinessNZ PMI – May 2009
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.
Manufacturing shows glimmers of hope – PMI
Manufacturing had its second consecutive improvement in April, although the sector continues to remain in contraction, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 43.7.
BNZ Capital – BusinessNZ PMI – April 2009
Manufacturing had its second consecutive improvement in April, although the sector continues to remain in contraction, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 43.7.
Rate of manufacturing activity decline eases in March – PMI
Manufacturing activity was still contracting during March, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 40.7.
BNZ Capital – BusinessNZ PMI – March 2009
Manufacturing activity was still contracting during March, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 40.7.
Manufacturing declined further in February – PMI
Last month manufacturing declined to its second lowest level on record, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for February at 38.6.
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.