ExportNZ welcomes more of a conversation around the proposed monetary policy changes outlined by David Parker, Labour’s Finance spokesperson.
Economy & Tax
Overcoming distance to improve productivity
New Zealand’s productivity paradox shows more work is needed to overcome our key disadvantages, says BusinessNZ.
Indian Summer – PSI
Activity in the services sector was back on track in March after a dip in expansionary levels during the previous month, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for March at 58.3.
Marching onwards – PMI
Activity in New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to march onwards, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 58.4
NZ economy – sunny disposition
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows the sun still shining on the New Zealand economy.
Pause for thought – PSI
While continuing to expand, activity in the services sector lost some impetus during February, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for February at 53.1.
Consistent achiever – PMI
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains at a consistent level of solid expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for February at 56.2.
Careful management of inflationary pressures needed
Prudent advance signalling will have led to today’s OCR change being factored in by markets, easing concerns of a strengthened dollar, says BusinessNZ.
Guidelines for development contributions sought
Better council treatment of property developers would help housing affordability, says BusinessNZ.
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.