New Zealand’s service sector showed a jump in activity for July, with a PSI for July at 58.1.
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A for activity – PSI
New Zealand’s service sector remains at a consistent level of positive activity, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 55.0.
Workplace safety moves welcomed
BusinessNZ welcomes the announcement of the Establishment Board for the new Crown agency WorkSafe.
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The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast indicates that the New Zealand economy is gaining traction.
Brighter horizons – PSI
Service sector expansion for May continued a solid run of recent expansion with a seasonally adjusted PSI for May at 56.2.
BusinessNZ’s Phil O’Reilly appointed BIAC Chair
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly has been elected Chair of the Business and Industry Advisory Council (BIAC) to the OECD.
Golden weather continues – PSI
Service sector expansion for April built on the solid performance of the previous two months. The PSI for April was 56.1.