The best terms of trade since the early 1970s and growing business confidence are bringing a positive outlook for the New Zealand economy, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast....
The service sector improved its level of expansion for April, although the devil is in the detail, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for April at 52.6....
The recent Christchurch earthquake has led to a clear divide in the level of activity between the two main islands, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for March at 50.8....
The 7th Australia NZ Leadership Forum will be a further opportunity for business to help shape the economic agenda between the two countries, says BusinessNZ....