Business & Society

The service sector continues to roll into higher levels of expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 54.7....
The service sector continued to show improvement in expansion during May, although at a slow pace, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for May at 52.8....
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....
Operating costs and business debt shouldered not only by farms but all businesses are reflected in their level of taxes paid, says BusinessNZ....
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 Budget’s focus on skills to rebuilding Christchurch is well-placed, says BusinessNZ....
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....
Today’s announcement by Government outlining a $2.5 million funding package for business is welcomed by business....
Industry associations are working towards further coordination of the Christchurch relief operation....