Manufacturing NZ News & Info

1000 employers turn out for employment law changes

2010-09-03T10:54:14+12:00

Economy on track despite risks

2010-09-02T09:43:55+12:00

British High Commissioner: Why exporting matters to you

2010-08-27T09:13:22+12:00

UK Supermarket giant Sainsbury's shares insights

2010-08-26T11:11:29+12:00

Employers aimed to act within the law

2010-08-25T11:21:57+12:00

Collaboration key to growth for HTS-110

2010-08-25T11:53:23+12:00

BusinessNZ welcomes enquiry into “rebalancing” of economy

2010-08-25T11:17:01+12:00

Service sector expansion at snail’s pace

2010-08-30T11:20:59+12:00

Employers' Chamber of Commerce Central Appoints CEO

2010-08-30T10:01:55+12:00

Sir Ronald Trotter’s lasting legacy

2010-08-25T11:11:06+12:00

PPP plan benefits New Zealand

2010-08-25T10:58:34+12:00

Targeting workplace skills positive

2010-08-06T08:42:37+12:00

Employers will welcome further targeting of the Training Opportunities Programme (TOPS), says BusinessNZ.

Malaysia opportunities now there for the taking

2010-08-06T16:06:06+12:00

Export New Zealand is welcoming the new Free Trade Agreement with Malaysia as an important opportunity for New Zealand businesses.

Union leader’s comments over the top

2010-08-03T14:44:16+12:00

Business is what makes New Zealand work, and attacking many employers as ‘not fair minded’ goes way too far, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says.

School PPPs good for education and enterprise

2010-08-03T14:30:45+12:00

The Government’s plans to progress public-private partnerships for school buildings are good news, says BusinessNZ.

Steady as she goes for service sector pick-up

2010-07-21T12:15:18+12:00

UCONZ and BusinessNZ present High Tech Innovations

2010-07-19T09:20:21+12:00

Employment changes thoughtful, moderate

2010-07-21T11:59:48+12:00

Trial periods work. Here’s the evidence

2010-08-06T16:03:39+12:00

EMA is pleased to respond to the challenge issued this morning by the President of the Council of Trade Unions, Helen Kelly, by providing evidence that trial periods of employment work.

Over-reaction not warranted

2010-07-21T11:54:52+12:00

June jump keeps manufacturing activity on track

2010-07-19T11:28:48+12:00

Safety and fairness in ACC experience rating

2010-07-21T11:41:16+12:00

Fairness the key requirement in government purchases

2010-07-21T11:50:37+12:00

BusinessNZ launches new website for manufacturers

2010-07-07T09:40:50+12:00

NZTE Management Training Assistance Scheme

2010-07-05T15:20:30+12:00

Business supports local government amendment

2010-07-21T11:37:05+12:00

Request for Proposals invited for network of regional partners

2010-06-28T17:15:38+12:00

R&D grows NZ business

2010-06-28T15:15:28+12:00

From a column by Murray Bain, Chief Executive, Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST)

Global Expert's find and fund offer

2010-06-28T15:32:48+12:00

Economy on the rise

2010-06-11T10:25:57+12:00

ExportNZ welcomes Russian talks

2010-07-21T11:26:39+12:00

New Zealand represented on international business body

2010-05-28T12:29:31+12:00

BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly has been elected to the Executive Board of the Business & Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the OECD.

How New Zealand management scores internationally

2010-05-27T15:44:32+12:00

A new report by led by the London School of Economics and McKinsey and Co which finds New Zealand Management in the manufacturing sector is middling to average by global standards, is a message with a silver lining, according to Catherine Beard, Executive Director ManufacturingNZ, at BusinessNZ.

Budget move towards higher-earning economy

2010-05-28T12:58:56+12:00

Business will view the Budget as a positive move towards a more competitive, higher-earning economy says BusinessNZ.

Competitiveness decline is concerning

2010-05-28T13:44:22+12:00

New Zealand’s decline in global competitiveness ranking is a matter of real concern, says BusinessNZ.

Commonsense ruling welcomed

2010-05-28T14:20:39+12:00

BusinessNZ has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the issue of replacing striking workers, in the case Air Nelson Ltd v EPMU.

Manufacturing expansion highest since 2004

2010-05-13T13:16:00+12:00

New Zealand manufacturing continues to be in expansionary territory for April, reaching its highest value since 2004, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI)

Volcanic eruption causes headaches for exporters

2010-04-27T12:25:49+12:00

ExportNZ, a division of BusinessNZ, says some exporters are suffering by not being able to get their perishable goods into European markets due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland grounding most air transport into Europe.

Manufacturing expansion highest in 28 months

2010-04-15T12:19:51+12:00

New Zealand manufacturing continues to head in the right direction with a strong boost in expansion for March, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

The seasonally adjusted PMI for March stood at 56.3. This was up 2.7 points from February and the highest level of overall activity since November 2007.

ExportNZ welcomes new Asian partners

2010-04-27T12:08:31+12:00

ExportNZ (a division of BusinessNZ) is optimising the growing opportunities in the Asian market today by entering partnerships with the New Zealand China Trade Association (NZCTA) and ASEAN New Zealand Combined Business Council (ANZCBC).

How going green may make you mean

2010-03-19T11:54:23+12:00

When Al Gore was caught running up huge energy bills at home at the same time as lecturing on the need to save electricity, it turns out that he was only reverting to "green" type.

Productivity Commission - a winning move

2010-04-27T11:38:34+12:00

New Zealand will be the winner in gaining a Productivity Commission, says BusinessNZ.

Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly said his organisation had advocated strongly for its establishment.

Exporters struggling to get container space

2010-04-27T11:32:54+12:00

Exporters are struggling to get their goods away due to a reduction in global shipping capacity and a seasonal bulge in production according to ExportNZ, a division of BusinessNZ.

Poor productivity stats show need for Productivity Commission

2010-04-27T11:27:06+12:00

The poor productivity statistics reported today underscore the need for a productivity commission and ‘regulatory responsibility’ legislation, says BusinessNZ.

Manufacturing expansion gains further foothold in February

2010-04-27T11:13:30+12:00

Ongoing strength in new orders meant manufacturing remained in positive territory for the second month of 2010, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

Economic prospects improving but risks remain

2010-04-27T10:56:21+12:00

The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast is pointing to improvement in the economy in the March quarter.

The forecast incorporates Business NZ’s Economic Conditions Index (ECI), which tracks 33 indicators including GDP, export volumes, commodity prices and inflation, debt and confidence figures.

Commonsense decision on financial reporting

2010-04-27T10:17:01+12:00

The Government has made a sensible decision not to proceed with a further compliance requirement on private companies, says BusinessNZ.

Company tax rate must be set in international context

2010-04-27T10:10:11+12:00

The importance of setting company tax at the right level has been highlighted in the Government’s response to the Capital Markets Development Taskforce, says BusinessNZ

New orders keep manufacturing activity on right track

2010-04-22T09:56:04+12:00

Ongoing strength in new orders kept manufacturing in positive territory for the first month of 2010, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

'Cohesive plan' in PM’s address

2010-04-20T16:20:53+12:00

BusinessNZ has welcomed the development of a cohesive plan pointed at a stronger economy, as outlined in the Prime Minister’s statement

Steady but improved end for manufacturing year

2010-04-20T16:02:32+12:00

Manufacturing activity ended the year on a positive note, with expansion small but steady, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

Decisive work on tax reform needed

2010-04-20T15:47:39+12:00

BusinessNZ endorses the rigorous and transparent approach to the report released today by the Victoria University of Wellington Tax Working Group.

Holidays Act up for modernisation

2010-04-20T15:26:08+12:00

New Zealand’s current Holidays Act is extremely poor law, says Business NZ.

What a difference a year makes for manufacturing activity

2010-04-20T15:12:02+12:00

Manufacturing activity showed expansion for the third consecutive month, providing a solid if unspectacular end to 2009, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

Electricity changes a major step forward

2010-04-20T14:59:59+12:00

Changes to the electricity market announced today are a major step forward, says Business NZ.

Let’s use our cleverness

2010-04-20T14:56:28+12:00

New Zealand firms would be more successful with more research and development, says CRAG.

Serious value in Taskforce report

2010-04-20T14:43:21+12:00

The first report of the 2025 Taskforce displays a comprehensive grasp of the factors that could propel New Zealand’s economy into higher growth.

Reneging on Reserve Bank Act raises serious concern

2010-04-20T14:35:40+12:00

The Labour Party’s decision to renege on its commitment to the multi-party consensus on the Reserve Bank Act raises serious concerns says Business NZ.

The ‘subsidy’ myth

2010-04-20T14:47:45+12:00

Extreme and misleading statements are causing unnecessary confusion and fear around emissions trading, says Business NZ.

NZ - Hong Kong CEP (Closer Economic Partnership) adds even more opportunities for New Zealand exporters

2010-04-20T14:20:00+12:00

Business NZ welcomes more great news on the international trade front as negotiations conclude on a CEP with Hong Kong.

Growth in manufacturing activity remains tentative

2009-11-12T14:14:05+12:00

Expansion dipped in October after gradual improvements in activity during the second half of 2009, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

Free trade deal with Gulf States great news

2010-04-20T13:49:08+12:00

Business NZ welcomes the successful conclusion to Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which started in July 2007.

New Trade Academies Good News for NZ Inc

2010-04-20T13:42:11+12:00

Business NZ welcomes the Government’s announcement of five new trade academies across the country.

Long time between drinks for manufacturing activity

2010-04-20T13:38:58+12:00

Expansion across most sub-indices meant overall manufacturing expanded for the first time since April 2008, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

Business requires more ACC transparency

2010-04-20T13:28:42+12:00

Changes to achieve a more sustainable ACC are overdue, according to Business NZ. Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says the scheme has become less transparent as claim costs have escalated over recent years.

ACC requires refocusing to reduce liabilities

2010-04-20T13:25:28+12:00

ACC’s liability blowout has occurred because the scheme has expanded beyond its original principles.

Bill signals fairer share of opportunities

2010-04-20T12:43:35+12:00

Business New Zealand welcomes the Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill as another step towards securing a more workable and measured introduction of carbon pricing into the economy.

Better outcomes for electricity customers needed

2010-04-20T12:30:22+12:00

Business wants to see an end to ongoing electricity price increases and uncertainty of electricity supply.

ECI shows return to growth

2010-04-20T12:23:56+12:00

A comprehensive economic indicator is showing a return to growth for the New Zealand economy.

Weaker production and new orders slow manufacturing recovery

2010-04-27T09:49:31+12:00

A lower result for both production and new orders meant activity fell back for August, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

Revised ETS ‘more measured’

2010-04-20T11:31:53+12:00

The revised emissions trading scheme proposed by the Government today better balances environmental and economic needs, says Business NZ.

NZ in top 20 for global competitiveness

2010-04-20T11:26:11+12:00

New Zealand has made it into the world’s top 20 countries for global competitiveness. The World Economic Forum’s annual Global Competitiveness Report shows New Zealand moving up from 24th place last year.

Science and business go together

2010-04-08T14:26:41+12:00

Science and business working together will bring great economic benefits for New Zealand.

Manufacturing activity agonisingly close to expansion

2010-04-08T13:54:57+12:00

A positive result for both production and new orders helped push manufacturing activity further out of the doldrums in July, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

Directions for research funding promising

2010-04-08T14:08:05+12:00

Changes in the way science is funded will get better results for the economy, says Business NZ.

Sustainability report a useful step towards accurate reporting

2010-04-01T09:36:05+12:00

Business NZ has welcomed steps towards accurate reporting on sustainability.

Positive multipronged approach to youth unemployment

2009-08-05T09:28:46+12:00

Business NZ is endorsing the multipronged approach to youth unemployment announced today.

Mission critical - productivity

2009-07-29T09:33:43+12:00

BusinessNZ has launched a set of proposals for tackling New Zealand’s big challenge – productivity.

Work permits agreement - business & government working well together

2009-07-29T09:37:19+12:00

A new approach to migrant workers has been welcomed by Business NZ.

Manufacturing activity climbing out of the depths

2009-07-16T09:47:16+12:00

Manufacturing activity continued to climb out of the depths of contraction with the highest overall activity level in nine months, according to the BNZ Capital - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

BusinessNZ welcomes new Envirostep tool

2010-04-01T09:45:56+12:00

Envirostep – a business environmental assessment tool launched today by Commerce Minister Simon Power – comes at an opportune time for business.

Innovation programme welcome

2010-04-08T11:09:10+12:00

Business NZ has welcomed an innovation internship programme announced by the Government today.

$100 million insurance guarantee welcomed

2010-04-08T10:56:24+12:00

Export NZ welcomes the recent announcement that the Government is extending its short-term trade credit insurance guarantee for exporters by $100 million.

RMA report shows need for faster progress

2009-06-11T10:36:22+12:00

The latest report on local authorities’ administration of the Resource Management Act shows the need for streamlining of the Act’s processes, says Business NZ.

Manufacturing remains in a tight band of activity

2010-04-08T10:48:13+12:00

Although manufacturing activity experienced a slightly larger decrease in activity in May, the sector generally remains in a tight band of performance since the start of the year, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

Manufacturing shows glimmers of hope

2010-04-08T10:56:05+12:00

Manufacturing had its second consecutive improvement in April, although the sector continues to remain in contraction, according to the BNZ Capital - Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

Emissions trading a step closer

2010-04-20T11:13:01+12:00

Divisions in the select committee on emissions trading are concerning, but there is enough common ground to work towards consensus, according to Business NZ.

Businesses called to unleash entrepreneurship in workplaces

2010-04-20T13:11:51+12:00

The New Zealand Post Group is getting behind an initiative to help employers encourageentrepreneurship in their business.