The month of May saw the manufacturing sector continue its march towards stronger expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for May at 54.7.
Christchurch Rebuild
April shows slight upturn in manufacturing activity – PMI
Despite recent shocks to the economy, manufacturing has continued its run of expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 51.5.
Tale of two islands for service sector activity – PSI
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.
Manufacturing activity shaken by quake – PMI
Manufacturing activity has been shaken over the last couple of months, but is still keeping its head above water, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 50.1.
Private sector supports rebirth of strong Canterbury
Today’s announcement by Government outlining a $2.5 million funding package for business is welcomed by business.
Infrastructure Plan needs trade-offs
Our next National Infrastructure Plan requires more detail about infrastructure trade-offs, says BusinessNZ.
Christchurch manufacturing sector – after the quake
A month ago the New Zealand manufacturing sector was looking reasonably healthy.
Industries coordinate for recovery
Industry associations are working towards further coordination of the Christchurch relief operation.
NZ economy buoyed by commodity exports, dented by earthquake
Forward indicators were pointing to an upturn for the NZ economy until the Christchurch earthquake, according to the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.
PMI & PSI surveys suspended for February
BNZ & BusinessNZ advise that their monthly surveys of the manufacturing and services sectors will not be operational for the month of February.
Support package timely
BusinessNZ says the support package announced today for employers and employees is timely.
Emergency meeting of CEOs & Govt on earthquake response
CEOs of 50 leading New Zealand companies today developed a Steering Group to co-ordinate private sector support for Christchurch following this week’s devastating earthquake.