Expansion in the services sector eased during November, although still remains at solid levels, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for November at 54.8.
Business & Society
Consistent service – PSI
The services sector remained at consistent and healthy levels of expansion during October, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for October at 57.8.
NZ good for business
The World Bank’s Doing Business survey of business regulations has again ranked New Zealand 2nd in the world for overall ease of doing business.
Creative thinking around housing affordability welcomed
Competition in consenting activities should be considered, along with other options, in the coming review of the Resource Management Act, says BusinessNZ.
Moving on up – PSI
The services sector showed increased expansion during September, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for September at 58.0.
Companies empowering women
BusinessNZ congratulates the White Camellia Award winners for empowering women in the workplace.
NZ economy – changing down a gear?
Forward-looking indicators give cause for optimism in the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.
Business supports focus on child poverty
BusinessNZ has congratulated the Prime Minister for prioritising the issue of child poverty and will support Government efforts to tackle the problem, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly.
On the job – PSI
The services sector continues to show solid expansion, with employment showing a sizeable lift, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for August at 57.9.
Land supply inquiry critical
BusinessNZ has welcomed the inquiry into land supply to be conducted by the Productivity Commission.
Business leaders: investment, innovation, sustainability most important for growth
The Deloitte-BusinessNZ survey offers insight into what business thinks are the most crucial issues facing nation.
Greens employment policy would mean less jobs
Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says the Greens’ proposal to raise minimum wages, remove youth rates, require redundancy packages for all workers and remove trial periods would significantly add to the costs and risks of employing.