September saw little change from August regarding activity in manufacturing, as the sector remains flat and unable to expand, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for September at 49.2.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing activity remains flat in August – PMI
The manufacturing sector remains flat for the second consecutive month after steady expansion in the first half of the year, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for August at 49.3.
Manufacturing activity not out of the woods yet – PMI
The month of July saw the manufacturing sector flattened out after ten consecutive months of expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 49.9.
June jump keeps manufacturing activity on track – PMI
The month of June saw a pick-up in the level of expansion for the manufacturing sector, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for June at 56.2.
BusinessNZ launches ground-breaking new website for manufacturers
BusinessNZ is today launching a new online resource specially designed to help manufacturing businesses in New Zealand to raise their game.
Moderate manufacturing expansion in May – PMI
New Zealand manufacturing continues to be in expansionary territory for May, although it has eased back slightly from the April expansion, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for May at 54.5.
Manufacturing expansion highest since 2004 – PMI
New Zealand manufacturing continues to be in expansionary territory for April, reaching its highest value since 2004, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 58.9.
Initiative underway to link university research with business needs
UniServices, the commercialisation arm of The University of Auckland, is hosting an event to promote university innovation and technology in the health sector on Tuesday 18 May.
BusinessNZ endorses Budget focus on innovation
BusinessNZ has strongly endorsed the Budget’s focus on commercial science and technology, saying it will lift economic growth and make NZ more competitive.
Manufacturing expansion highest in 28 months – PMI
NZ manufacturing continues to head in the right direction with a strong boost in expansion for March, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 56.3.
Manufacturing expansion gains further foothold in February – PMI
Ongoing strength in new orders meant manufacturing remained in positive territory for the second month of 2010, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for February at 53.3.
New orders keep manufacturing activity on right track – PMI
Ongoing strength in new orders kept manufacturing in positive territory for the first month of 2010, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for January at 52.