Manufacturing

Steady state

Steady state

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remained in a steady state of expansion. The seasonally adjusted PMI for November was 54.7, 1.5 points higher than October.

Steady state

Offshore Boost – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued its expansionary path for October. The seasonally adjusted PMI for October was 53.3, although this was 1.7 points lower than September, the level of expansion was still healthy. The sector has now been in continued expansion since October 2012.

Steady state

Steady operator – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced an increase in expansion during September, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for September at 55.4

Steady state

Balancing act – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced an increase in expansion during August, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for June at 55.0

Steady state

Positive frame of mind – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector had a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 53.5. Although this was 1.6 points lower than June, it was still the second highest result for the last four months.

Steady state

Down a gear – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced another minor dip in its level of expansion during May, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for May at 51.5.

Steady state

Trans-Tasman angst – PMI

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector experienced a lower level of activity in April, although still showing overall expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 51.8.

Steady state

Autum tinge – PMI

Despite a slower rate of expansion, New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remains in solid territory, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 54.5.