Better council treatment of property developers would help housing affordability, says BusinessNZ.
Economy & Tax
Risk to NZ businesses from controversial use of privilege
BusinessNZ is expressing concern at the implications for all business as a result of continued allegations against Countdown supermarkets made in Parliament by Labour MP Shane Jones.
Living wage ‘really’ $22.89
The ‘new’ living wage has shifted the goalposts and appears to be more about politics than public policy, says BusinessNZ.
Sensational Summer – PSI
Activity in the services sector continued its march upwards with some levels of activity not seen since 2007, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for January at 58.1.
Good start to 2014 innings
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector started 2014 on a healthy note, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for January at 56.2.
Cheers to 2013 – PSI
2013 represented a solid story of growth for New Zealand’s services sector, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for December at 57.5.
World class average – PMI
NZ’s manufacturing sector ended the year on a healthy note, and the first time since 2007 that every month recorded expansion in activity, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for December at 56.4.
ACC training claims overblown
It is unfortunate that important debate on workplace safety has been undermined by intemperate media comment, says BusinessNZ.
Productivity focus needed for 2014
Increased productivity is vital for improved wealth and living standards in the future and everyone has a part to play to achieve it, says BusinessNZ.
Positive approach heading into Xmas – PSI
New Zealand’s services sector experienced a positive and solid level of expansion heading into Xmas, with a PSI for November at 56.3.
IOE and TISK to support Australia B20 Human Capital Task Force Chair
IOE’S Brent Wilton and TISK’s Tugrul Kudatgobilik to support Australian B20 Human Capital Task Force Chair Steve Sargent.
Firm grip on expansion – PMI
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remained in a firm grip of expansion as activity in the sector rose during November, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for November at 56.7.