Business NZ
Activity levels in New Zealand's economic engine room remain at contractionary levels
18th Nov 24, 11:21am
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Activity levels in New Zealand's economic engine room remain at contractionary levels
Activity in New Zealand’s services sector 'inched its way higher' during August
16th Sep 24, 11:53am
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Activity in New Zealand’s services sector 'inched its way higher' during August
While service sector activity recovered a little last month from the 'horrendous' June results, the Performance of Services Index is still below the levels seen during the Global Financial Crisis
19th Aug 24, 11:36am
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While service sector activity recovered a little last month from the 'horrendous' June results, the Performance of Services Index is still below the levels seen during the Global Financial Crisis
Activity in the service sector has dropped sharply again in June to once again be at the lowest level in 17 years apart from during lockdowns
15th Jul 24, 11:43am
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Activity in the service sector has dropped sharply again in June to once again be at the lowest level in 17 years apart from during lockdowns
Long-running survey records the worst ever non-Covid-affected level of activity for the services sector; 'This tells of a services sector in reverse at pace'
17th Jun 24, 12:11pm
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Long-running survey records the worst ever non-Covid-affected level of activity for the services sector; 'This tells of a services sector in reverse at pace'
BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing index falls for seventh consecutive month
13th Oct 23, 12:23pm
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BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing index falls for seventh consecutive month
Business NZ says red tape, corporate tax levels and labour market polices such as Fair Pay Agreements should be addressed in the coming election
22nd Jun 23, 10:00am
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Business NZ says red tape, corporate tax levels and labour market polices such as Fair Pay Agreements should be addressed in the coming election
Paul Donovan on what profit-led inflation is, how it happens and how to combat it
16th Jun 23, 9:43am
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Paul Donovan on what profit-led inflation is, how it happens and how to combat it
A Business NZ commissioned report says NZ businesses aren't using inflation as cover for opportunistic price rises
14th Jun 23, 5:00am
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A Business NZ commissioned report says NZ businesses aren't using inflation as cover for opportunistic price rises
Business NZ commissioned report says NZ restricts foreign direct investment too much and corporate tax rates are too high
12th Jun 23, 5:00am
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Business NZ commissioned report says NZ restricts foreign direct investment too much and corporate tax rates are too high
Employers complain about too much demand and not enough workers as employment indicators stay steady
30th Mar 23, 2:36pm
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Employers complain about too much demand and not enough workers as employment indicators stay steady
Government's transport package welcomed by most except for Greenpeace; Focus on continuity of work, availability of labour and spread of funding across the country
30th Jan 20, 6:47am
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Government's transport package welcomed by most except for Greenpeace; Focus on continuity of work, availability of labour and spread of funding across the country
Our compilation of some of the key comments made in response to the 2019 Budget
30th May 19, 4:33pm
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Our compilation of some of the key comments made in response to the 2019 Budget
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government appears to have the balance right given mixed responses to planned changes to its debt target
24th May 19, 1:02pm
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government appears to have the balance right given mixed responses to planned changes to its debt target
Business lobby group BusinessNZ is dismissive of the RBNZ's bank capital proposals yet NZ owned banks argue they would bolster their competitive position vs their big Aussie owned rivals. So why the disconnect?
11th May 19, 9:46am
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Business lobby group BusinessNZ is dismissive of the RBNZ's bank capital proposals yet NZ owned banks argue they would bolster their competitive position vs their big Aussie owned rivals. So why the disconnect?
Chris Trotter says employment law reform changes leave Labour’s ideological nakedness covered, business lobbyists quietly satisfied & Winston Peters claiming credit
3rd Dec 18, 9:48am
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Chris Trotter says employment law reform changes leave Labour’s ideological nakedness covered, business lobbyists quietly satisfied & Winston Peters claiming credit
A discussion document has been released for consultation on the proposed independent infrastructure agency through which it is planned to lift the quality of infrastructure investment in New Zealand
8th Oct 18, 3:14pm
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A discussion document has been released for consultation on the proposed independent infrastructure agency through which it is planned to lift the quality of infrastructure investment in New Zealand
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway unveils start of 'progressive' programme for changes to workplace relations
25th Jan 18, 12:55pm
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Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway unveils start of 'progressive' programme for changes to workplace relations
National, Labour and the Greens want to reduce government debt. But is it the right time for political parties to be campaigning on tightening the government’s purse strings?
20th Sep 17, 9:11am
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National, Labour and the Greens want to reduce government debt. But is it the right time for political parties to be campaigning on tightening the government’s purse strings?
Labour responds to challenge from Joyce that political parties should seriously consider ProdComm urban planning proposals in Election 2017 campaign; Notes similarities to current policies
29th Mar 17, 2:10pm
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Labour responds to challenge from Joyce that political parties should seriously consider ProdComm urban planning proposals in Election 2017 campaign; Notes similarities to current policies
NZIER Shadow Board wants OCR kept at 2.50%; recognises overall strength of NZ economy but red flags global uncertainty and low inflation
26th Jan 16, 1:41pm
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NZIER Shadow Board wants OCR kept at 2.50%; recognises overall strength of NZ economy but red flags global uncertainty and low inflation
NZIER Shadow Board suggests RBNZ keeps OCR at 2.75%; says signs of economic pick-up are dampened by global economic risks & impending drought
9th Dec 15, 1:02am
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NZIER Shadow Board suggests RBNZ keeps OCR at 2.75%; says signs of economic pick-up are dampened by global economic risks & impending drought
Paul Young says NZ businesses are taking, and want to take, meaningful action on climate change, but don't want to be undermined by freeloaders
18th Nov 15, 9:58am
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Paul Young says NZ businesses are taking, and want to take, meaningful action on climate change, but don't want to be undermined by freeloaders
A rise in production, especially for Auckland and Otago manufacturers, points to a stronger factory sector in Q3
12th Sep 14, 2:32pm
A rise in production, especially for Auckland and Otago manufacturers, points to a stronger factory sector in Q3
BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show best July reading on record; continuing healthy expansion of industry
15th Aug 13, 11:01am
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BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show best July reading on record; continuing healthy expansion of industry