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.

Autumn tinge – PMI

Autumn tinge – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to experience a slower rate of expansion in March, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index

Autumn tinge – PMI

February pause – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced a slower rate of expansion in February, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index.

Autumn tinge – PMI

Steady state

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remained in a steady state of expansion. The seasonally adjusted PMI for November was 54.7, 1.5 points higher than October.

Autumn tinge – PMI

Offshore Boost – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued its expansionary path for October. The seasonally adjusted PMI for October was 53.3, although this was 1.7 points lower than September, the level of expansion was still healthy. The sector has now been in continued expansion since October 2012.

Autumn tinge – PMI

Positive frame of mind – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector had a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 53.5. Although this was 1.6 points lower than June, it was still the second highest result for the last four months.

Autumn tinge – PMI

Down a gear – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced another minor dip in its level of expansion during May, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for May at 51.5.

Autumn tinge – PMI

Trans-Tasman angst – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced a lower level of activity in April, although still showing overall expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 51.8.

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.