Manufacturing NZ News & Info

Service sector crease bound?

2012-01-31T08:54:49+13:00

Brighter end to the year for manufacturers

2012-01-25T14:48:57+13:00

Employers fine with changes foreshadowed for Kiwisaver

2011-05-12T10:27:56+13:00

'Powering Innovation' sets pathway for growth

2011-11-10T12:56:20+13:00

Government scholarships open to study at world-class business schools

2011-06-09T11:24:43+13:00

Asian investors keen on organic baby food

2011-12-05T12:05:51+13:00

Tighter times take toll in NZ

2011-11-10T13:35:09+13:00

Businesses called to unleash entrepreneurship in workplaces

2010-04-20T13:11:51+13:00

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

Sustainable Manufacturing Toolkit

2011-09-29T10:11:36+13:00

Improve your tender win rate

2011-08-30T13:46:04+13:00

Christchurch interior architecture company takes on the world

2010-12-06T14:20:50+13:00

A Christchurch-based commercial interior design company servicing clients around the world has taken out a prestigious Champion Canterbury Business Award.

WTO Trade Update

2011-02-08T14:34:53+13:00

The Rugby World Cup - Are You Ready?

2011-02-08T10:30:28+13:00

NZ economy - two steps forward, one step back

2011-02-04T14:38:25+13:00

New Zealand launches Hong Kong trade agreement

2011-02-08T11:35:53+13:00

TPP Trade Update

2011-02-09T09:43:03+13:00

Firms clamber for Fern Mark

2010-12-06T15:39:47+13:00

An increasing number of New Zealand exporters are seeing the value of stamping themselves as officially Kiwi.

Orion in 'the right place at the right time' for e-health growth

2011-02-09T17:04:27+13:00

Bid for Wrightson opens door in China

2011-02-09T15:30:32+13:00

Dell taps into Kiwi software smarts

2010-12-06T15:17:31+13:00

Computer giant Dell has tapped into the software smarts of Palmerston North's Unlimited Realities to liven its touchscreen devices line-up.

Banning industrial CERs will result in increased costs for all says BusinessNZ

2011-12-22T11:19:07+13:00

Manufacturing management research

2011-12-20T10:52:33+13:00

Service sector bounce back for November

2011-12-19T11:09:36+13:00

Region tops manufacturing index

2011-12-19T09:11:23+13:00

No Xmas cheer for manufacturing

2011-12-15T10:31:19+13:00

Looking ahead to GO GLOBAL 2012

2011-12-14T10:41:45+13:00

NZ economy tainted by global uncertainty

2011-12-14T14:50:44+13:00

Canterbury Employers Survey

2011-12-19T14:16:05+13:00

ExportNZ welcomes informed debate on responsible mineral and petroleum extraction

2011-12-12T09:00:53+13:00

Feedback sought on plan to reduce manufacturing work toll

2011-12-06T11:07:38+13:00

NEW Qualification in Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship - APPLICATIONS CLOSE - 8 DECEMBER 2012

2011-12-02T13:36:57+13:00

Business forms new peak industry sustainability organisation

2011-12-05T09:45:37+13:00

Engineering innovator recognised for use-inspired approach

2011-12-05T10:45:03+13:00

Skills and tertiary policies practical and positive

2011-11-23T09:21:38+13:00

Employers focus on retaining key people: latest pay rates survey

2011-12-05T10:51:46+13:00

Want hot leads in Australia before your competitors?

2011-11-17T12:01:06+13:00

First Aid Training in New Zealand

2011-11-17T09:32:14+13:00

Technology Transfer Voucher - applications now open

2011-11-17T09:41:03+13:00

All parties should publish development plans

2011-11-15T09:58:41+13:00

Live the dream of ‘design anywhere and make anywhere’

2011-11-17T08:58:05+13:00

Close call for service sector expansion

2011-11-15T13:27:34+13:00

ExportNZ supportive of TPP progress

2011-11-14T09:46:44+13:00

ETS go-slow doesn't satisfy business

2011-11-10T09:30:44+13:00

Manufacturing drops the ball

2011-11-10T10:56:59+13:00

National's policy on ETS too hard on exporters

2011-11-09T16:06:05+13:00

Slower ETS welcome but not enough

2011-11-09T16:01:59+13:00

Three types of people to fire immediately

2011-12-19T10:26:20+13:00

ExportNZ welcomes increased financial support for exporters

2011-11-07T09:53:25+13:00

BusinessNZ welcomes innovation policy as best action for high tech manufacturing and services growth

2011-11-04T11:35:48+13:00

Big new science institute promised by Govt

2011-11-04T11:46:15+13:00

TIN 100 stars on rise as high-tech sector defies tough market conditions

2011-11-10T11:30:43+13:00

ManufacturingNZ release their Election Manifesto

2011-10-28T10:49:18+13:00

Government procurement - getting greater local industry participation

2011-10-28T10:46:00+13:00

Engineering the future: perspectives on energy

2011-10-26T15:04:32+13:00

Unique new Auckland innovation centre to support food export growth

2011-11-10T13:14:19+13:00

Learn more about Lean

2011-10-26T14:11:40+13:00

Expressions of Interest sought for participating in trade mission to Malaysia/Brunei

2011-10-26T15:24:55+13:00

International expansion for NZ technology innovator

2011-10-26T09:10:30+13:00

Award leads to orders for inverter firm

2011-12-05T11:58:34+13:00

KiwiSaver plan not easy for business

2011-12-05T10:56:45+13:00

3D printing

2011-10-19T09:48:50+13:00

National Awards and Strikes come with Labour’s employment policy

2011-12-05T11:00:36+13:00

Service sector expansion within tight band

2011-10-17T16:44:15+13:00

Manufacturing keeps its head above water

2011-10-13T11:17:58+13:00

New Zealand's top 10 influences for 2011

2011-10-18T11:50:29+13:00

Forbes gives NZ business thumbs-up

2011-10-07T09:12:48+13:00

2012 science funding opportunities

2011-10-10T09:20:29+13:00

Scott's profit makes big gain

2011-10-20T14:33:15+13:00

Big ideas to get our economy moving

2011-10-05T13:58:28+13:00

Future directions of manufacturing

2011-10-03T09:54:29+13:00

How to create a successful venture capital fund environment

2011-09-29T10:41:29+13:00

R&D leaders seek greater collaboration

2011-09-30T12:14:58+13:00

Healthy levels of business and sales means service sector remains in positive light

2011-09-19T11:44:39+13:00

Mix brings steady expansion for manufacturing

2011-09-16T11:36:32+13:00

Carbon cost issues still a concern

2011-09-16T12:41:09+13:00

Broad support evident in US for TPP

2011-09-14T15:22:01+13:00

Fall in manufacturing volume

2011-09-30T10:27:14+13:00

Not all staff sleeping over have to be paid

2011-09-13T10:00:01+13:00

Spotlight on clear financial documents

2011-09-14T15:53:57+13:00

How to prevent the strong NZ dollar hurting you

2011-09-12T09:35:13+13:00

Sleepovers resolution receives cautious welcome

2011-09-13T09:55:36+13:00

Standing still not an option

2011-09-12T09:56:21+13:00

IRL helps boost business R&D

2011-09-12T10:15:32+13:00

NZ economy performing despite global jitters

2011-09-05T16:03:31+13:00

Youth skills and employment policy ticking many of the right boxes

2011-09-05T10:48:02+13:00

Recruit your summer engineering intern/graduate

2011-09-29T09:21:08+13:00

Thrive International presents...

2011-09-05T11:19:21+13:00

More opportunities for practical skills a step in the right direction

2011-08-30T09:42:49+13:00

Six months on: Issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the Christchurch Reconstruction

2011-08-30T13:46:41+13:00

Energy strategies balanced, forward-looking

2011-08-30T14:31:50+13:00

Kiwi Innovator Endace bucks trend by bringing manufacturing home

2011-09-29T10:22:08+13:00

New Innovative Manufacturing and Materials Programme launched at The University of Auckland

2011-08-24T16:16:31+13:00

Employment restructuring processes trip up 74 per cent of personal grievance cases

2011-08-24T12:28:35+13:00

SKOPE named Coca Cola Amatil Supplier of the Year

2011-08-24T11:30:03+13:00

InnoVest assembles leading speakers

2011-08-24T10:20:39+13:00

NZ tech hub in US backed

2011-08-18T12:46:14+13:00

Exporters nervous about slowdown in US

2011-08-15T09:51:44+13:00

Pass mark for mid year report

2011-08-15T16:11:19+13:00

Rutherford Innovation Showcase celebrates New Zealand's ICT and Hi-Tech industries

2011-08-12T15:46:56+13:00

Australia provides stability through choppy seas

2011-08-15T16:32:17+13:00

Business studies for UE welcomed

2011-08-16T11:04:47+13:00

Christchurch firm shakes up market

2011-08-08T11:04:39+13:00

Canterbury Software Summit & UCONZ to kick off Rutherford Innovation Showcase events

2011-08-08T16:47:45+13:00

Report shows untapped revenue potential for NZ firms

2011-08-02T15:31:45+13:00

Get The Answers: Kea helps export-focused SMEs connect to Kiwis abroad

2011-08-01T10:03:14+13:00

Risk and opportunity in carbon market

2011-08-01T10:15:00+13:00

Training review timely

2011-07-29T14:10:59+13:00

Caution needed in reacting to Australia’s carbon policy

2011-07-28T15:12:30+13:00

Turning waste into wealth

2011-07-27T12:22:49+13:00

How to win bigger tenders and work with major supply chains, in NZ and internationally

2011-07-25T10:11:49+13:00

On a five month roll

2011-07-19T11:43:17+13:00

New taxes won’t make the boat go faster

2011-07-14T16:46:47+13:00

Time to go steady

2011-07-14T13:14:02+13:00

Positive progress by ACC

2011-07-11T16:51:56+13:00

Pre-work valuable for infrastructure planning

2011-07-05T10:34:25+13:00

Don’t miss out - Scientist for a Day applications closing soon

2011-06-27T11:51:39+13:00

Government Procurement

2011-06-24T15:36:09+13:00

KiwiSaver options need careful exploration

2011-08-04T13:28:51+13:00

International Aid Spend and Opportunities for NZ suppliers

2011-06-24T15:14:24+13:00

NZ plays key role in breakthrough for domestic workers

2011-06-22T16:15:54+13:00

University-Business R&D matching events create value

2011-06-22T13:40:31+13:00

Science & research industry urged to play key role in hosting rugby visitors

2011-06-22T15:58:57+13:00

BNZ kick starts new fund for business growth

2011-06-22T12:30:10+13:00

Canterbury exporters shrug off the shakes

2011-06-23T09:42:28+13:00

Small steps for service sector expansion

2011-06-22T12:13:36+13:00

Longveld staff flourish with literacy training

2011-06-20T16:09:28+13:00

TVNZ's Close Up looks at Auckland Exporter of the Year finalist Sistema

2011-06-20T12:41:15+13:00

Crystal gazing paying off. Air New Zealand Cargo Auckland Export Award winners announced

2011-06-20T11:02:10+13:00

May march for manufacturing activity

2011-06-24T11:47:43+13:00

Farm machinery makers stay grounded

2011-06-23T15:14:39+13:00

Outlook for economy continues to improve

2011-06-14T16:05:36+13:00

New partnerships contribute to global picture of sustainability

2011-06-09T12:36:20+13:00

ExportNZ lifts India focus by partnering with INZBC

2011-06-07T14:39:37+13:00

More choice in ACC welcome

2011-06-22T11:37:39+13:00

ACC set to be less a political football. Changes long overdue

2011-06-22T11:28:59+13:00

Expenses paid trade show in Japan

2011-05-24T17:02:09+13:00

The Christchurch Earthquake: Challenges and Responses for skills-based training

2011-05-24T09:49:55+13:00

NZ needs to pace itself over climate change negotiations

2011-08-01T09:24:37+13:00

Budget 2011 - key points

2011-05-19T16:43:32+13:00

Budget cautious and safe

2011-05-19T15:31:36+13:00

A Budget to save NZ’s credit rating. Boosting savings better than raising taxes

2011-05-19T15:07:33+13:00

Tax claims misleading

2011-05-19T09:35:36+13:00

Devil in the detail for service sector expansion

2011-05-17T13:56:02+13:00

‘Skills for Canterbury’ essential for the rebuild

2011-05-19T10:29:11+13:00

April shows slight upturn in manufacturing activity

2011-05-13T11:07:39+13:00

Youth pay rates should be re-introduced

2011-05-19T10:46:06+13:00

UK market insights - market intelligence for NZ companies

2011-05-10T11:19:10+13:00

CEO and Senior Executive Global Leadership Programme to take your business to the next level

2011-05-10T15:14:01+13:00

IRL launches R&D business booster

2011-05-10T10:07:13+13:00

Need to ensure vibrant electricity market

2011-05-19T11:02:05+13:00

Electricity Authority decision in best interests of investors and power users

2011-05-25T11:36:51+13:00

Good start for tackling youth unemployment

2011-05-04T16:33:39+13:00

Prisoner trade training initiative praised

2011-05-10T10:40:03+13:00

Funding opportunity: Postgraduate Internships

2011-05-24T12:37:29+13:00

Firms focusing on Export - Scholarships available

2011-05-02T16:13:19+13:00

Hospitality packages for the RWC

2011-04-28T16:35:29+13:00

Going green running hot for business

2011-05-02T15:46:58+13:00

Do you need capital investment?

2011-04-20T14:59:13+13:00

US Government invests in New Zealand green energy technology

2011-05-24T12:52:51+13:00

Tale of two islands for service sector activity

2011-05-02T14:34:45+13:00

Manufacturing activity shaken by quake

2011-04-14T16:54:28+13:00

Lack of global market hampers New Zealand’s emissions trading scheme

2011-04-14T14:14:37+13:00

ExportNZ's Catherine Beard talks to TV3

2011-04-12T12:02:26+13:00

ExportNZ welcomes combined international education agency

2011-04-29T11:22:36+13:00

Science education crucial for our future

2011-04-06T12:33:08+13:00

Interview with Michael Cusumano

2011-04-05T15:18:19+13:00

Enhanced business input to Australia NZ Leadership Forum

2011-04-05T09:31:35+13:00

Power price spikes hurt many businesses, damage investor confidence

2011-04-04T16:16:45+13:00

New employment laws starting tomorrow will lift business confidence and jobs

2011-04-05T12:56:06+13:00

Future Footprints: Sustainability in the Marketplace

2011-03-31T10:42:11+13:00

Sustainability & Life Cycle Management

2011-04-04T14:59:44+13:00

Love Christchurch Made campaign launched

2011-03-28T11:42:10+13:00

Auckland Council does well with draft Plan

2011-03-28T10:29:26+13:00

Private sector supports rebirth of strong Canterbury

2011-03-28T10:42:31+13:00

The printed world

2011-03-21T11:15:26+13:00

Infrastructure Plan needs trade-offs

2011-03-21T13:41:57+13:00

The Manufacturing Revolution

2011-03-18T15:30:42+13:00

Why is reducing emissions becoming a world-wide trend?

2011-03-18T15:53:39+13:00

Right questions needed in NZETS review

2011-03-11T14:17:41+13:00

Funding available for R&D-intensive businesses

2011-03-11T16:04:53+13:00

Christchurch manufacturing sector - after the quake

2011-03-11T15:28:12+13:00

NZ economy buoyed by commodity exports, dented by earthquake

2011-03-02T15:35:02+13:00

Industries coordinate for recovery

2011-03-03T15:14:01+13:00

Mayoral business delegation to China and Japan

2011-02-28T14:19:55+13:00

Arthur Chin: Doing business with China cultural nous helps smooth the way

2011-02-28T14:07:31+13:00

Christchurch Earthquake Recovery

2011-02-28T12:46:44+13:00

Emergency meeting of CEOs & Govt on earthquake response

2011-02-28T11:08:23+13:00

Lacklustre start to service sector activity for 2011

2011-02-21T15:54:05+13:00

Hong Kong: Your bridge to China & Asia's Trade Fair Capital

2011-02-21T14:11:27+13:00

Manufacturing continues expansion in January 2011

2011-02-17T12:31:56+13:00

Central wage fixing completely unacceptable

2011-02-14T12:35:51+13:00

‘Under the radar’ moves towards central wage fixing are completely unacceptable, says BusinessNZ.

New Zealand-China business awards open

2011-02-14T13:25:17+13:00

New Zealand businesses doing business with China are invited to enter the CATHAY PACIFIC NEW ZEALAND CHINA TRADE AWARDS 2011.

China buys into NZ diabetes technology

2011-02-04T10:13:22+13:00

Manufacturing Export Domination - Lessons From Germany

2011-01-27T15:47:39+13:00

New Zealand manufacturers and the New Zealand economy could benefit a lot by learning from the manufacturing and exporting success stories of Germany, which have been studied by business academics Bernd Venhor and Klaus E Meyer.

Realistic policy on SOEs deserves wide support

2011-01-31T17:29:30+13:00

Trading up of state assets exciting news

2011-01-31T12:11:23+13:00

Free member service: Export Readiness Check

2011-01-26T13:56:22+13:00

ExportNZ Auckland offers members a free service: the Export Readiness Check.

Service sector closes 2010 on similar note

2011-01-31T17:48:48+13:00

ExportNZ supports retention of Export Credit Office

2011-01-31T16:59:40+13:00

Solid end to manufacturing activity for 2010

2011-01-28T15:49:53+13:00

Employers hopeful to hire in 2011 - still uncertain: Roundup survey

2010-12-23T11:53:48+13:00

New President for BusinessNZ

2011-02-04T16:00:32+13:00

Focus and tenacity key to business success in Korea

2010-12-16T15:35:31+13:00

Manufacturing turns the corner in November

2010-12-16T12:23:07+13:00

Voucher scheme helps with state-of-the-art training

2010-12-14T11:17:06+13:00

Are you getting a fair deal on local procurement tenders?

2010-12-10T10:35:23+13:00

Here's how we can catch Australia

2010-12-09T14:10:09+13:00

Exporters upbeat for 2011

2010-12-10T15:01:01+13:00

Amended employment laws will help lift jobs

2010-11-29T10:34:15+13:00

Slow slog for service sector heading into Christmas

2011-01-10T14:24:02+13:00

Manufacturing in New Zealand - a mini snapshot

2010-11-18T11:31:28+13:00

Here’s a mini-snapshot of New Zealand’s manufacturing sector, based on the latest available statistics.

Going Global - learnings from 2010 conference

2010-11-18T10:05:20+13:00

GST ruling could bankrupt some businesses

2010-11-18T10:26:43+13:00

Russian FTA to further strengthen NZ economic growth

2010-11-15T12:42:47+13:00

ExportNZ welcomes the news that negotiations on a free trade agreement between New Zealand and Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan will start early next year.

Service sector keeps its head above water

2010-11-15T11:09:33+13:00

Manufacturing still flat in October, though small green shoots

2010-11-12T10:16:20+13:00

Pay rates for skills up; unskilled, down

2010-11-09T14:25:11+13:00

IRL invests $19 million in research leaders

2010-11-08T13:08:57+13:00

Exporting our way to stability

2010-11-18T10:19:38+13:00

IRL Co-Investment fund to stimulate private sector R&D investment

2010-11-08T13:17:32+13:00

Minister of Trade to visit Mexico

2010-11-05T10:13:34+13:00

Applications for the Technology Transfer Voucher open today

2010-11-03T13:25:20+13:00

R&D schemes set scene for NZ to boost science spend

2010-10-26T15:33:11+13:00

Call not to Hobbit the Rugby World Cup

2010-10-26T09:19:30+13:00

Service sector climbs further into expansion

2010-10-18T14:07:44+13:00

Spotlight on Seaview

2010-10-01T16:14:04+13:00

Manufacturing shows no spring in step for September

2010-10-17T23:26:31+13:00

Collaboration key to speed and success

2010-10-11T16:33:32+13:00

Wound healing products poised for international success

2010-10-11T16:28:42+13:00

Auckland business congratulates new Auckland Mayor, Council

2010-10-17T23:27:04+13:00

Going Global - key to New Zealand’s future

2010-10-08T15:37:48+13:00

The Sound of Science

2010-10-08T16:44:00+13:00

Businesses eye IRL’s 3D scanner

2010-10-15T16:15:44+13:00

New ITO rules good for transparency, cost saving

2010-10-07T09:30:10+13:00

NZ wave power project secures US funding

2010-10-07T16:20:02+13:00

Transpower, lines companies out of touch with customers

2010-10-12T09:14:21+13:00

Land & Water Forum report a first step

2010-10-04T13:10:01+13:00

August sees small service sector improvement

2010-09-20T11:14:00+13:00

Manufacturing activity remains flat in August

2010-09-16T11:16:00+13:00

Marine & Coastal Area Bill - criteria for success

2010-09-15T13:58:38+13:00

Canterbury earthquake information

2010-09-09T16:12:33+13:00

New Zealand’s competitiveness reduces

2010-09-09T16:38:40+13:00

Economic Survey of Manufacturing: June 2010 quarter

2010-09-09T12:06:42+13:00

1000 employers turn out for employment law changes

2010-09-03T10:54:14+13:00

Economy on track despite risks

2010-10-12T09:14:21+13:00

British High Commissioner: Why exporting matters to you

2010-12-08T11:58:01+13:00

UK Supermarket giant Sainsbury's shares insights

2011-01-31T13:50:45+13:00

Employers aimed to act within the law

2010-08-25T11:21:57+13:00

Collaboration key to growth for HTS-110

2010-10-04T13:09:50+13:00

BusinessNZ welcomes enquiry into “rebalancing” of economy

2010-10-12T09:14:21+13:00

Employers' Chamber of Commerce Central Appoints CEO

2010-08-30T10:01:55+13:00

Service sector expansion at snail’s pace

2010-08-30T11:20:59+13:00

PPP plan benefits New Zealand

2010-10-12T09:14:21+13:00

Sir Ronald Trotter’s lasting legacy

2010-08-25T11:11:06+13:00

Targeting workplace skills positive

2010-08-06T08:42:37+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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

2010-10-12T09:14:21+13:00

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

UCONZ and BusinessNZ present High Tech Innovations

2010-07-19T09:20:21+13:00

Steady as she goes for service sector pick-up

2010-07-21T12:15:18+13:00

Employment changes thoughtful, moderate

2010-07-21T11:59:48+13:00

Employment law changes will help the recovery

2010-10-15T16:14:45+13:00

The employment law changes announced today by the Prime Minister are critical for helping businesses recover from the recession, says David Lowe, Employment Services Manager for the Employers and Manufacturers Association.

Trial periods work. Here’s the evidence

2010-08-06T16:03:39+13:00

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+13:00

June jump keeps manufacturing activity on track

2010-07-19T11:28:48+13:00

Safety and fairness in ACC experience rating

2010-07-21T11:41:16+13:00

Fairness the key requirement in government purchases

2010-07-21T11:50:37+13:00

BusinessNZ launches new website for manufacturers

2010-10-12T09:14:41+13:00

NZTE Management Training Assistance Scheme

2010-07-05T15:20:30+13:00

Business supports local government amendment

2010-07-21T11:37:05+13:00

Request for Proposals invited for network of regional partners

2010-06-28T17:15:38+13:00

R&D grows NZ business

2010-06-28T15:15:28+13:00

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

Economy on the rise

2010-06-11T10:25:57+13:00

ExportNZ welcomes Russian talks

2010-07-21T11:26:39+13:00

Global Expert's find and fund offer

2010-06-28T15:32:48+13:00

New Zealand represented on international business body

2010-05-28T12:29:31+13:00

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+13:00

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

2010-10-12T09:14:39+13:00

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+13:00

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

Commonsense ruling welcomed

2010-05-28T14:20:39+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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

2010-10-12T09:14:39+13:00

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

2010-10-12T09:14:38+13:00

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

2010-10-12T09:14:38+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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

Serious value in Taskforce report

2010-04-20T14:43:21+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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

Revised ETS ‘more measured’

2010-04-20T11:31:53+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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

Manufacturing activity agonisingly close to expansion

2010-04-08T13:54:57+13:00

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+13:00

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

2010-10-04T13:09:46+13:00

Business NZ has welcomed steps towards accurate reporting on sustainability.

Positive multipronged approach to youth unemployment

2009-08-05T09:28:46+13:00

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

Work permits agreement - business & government working well together

2009-07-29T09:37:19+13:00

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

Mission critical - productivity

2009-07-29T09:33:43+13:00

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

Manufacturing activity climbing out of the depths

2009-07-16T09:47:16+13:00

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+13:00

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+13:00

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

$100 million insurance guarantee welcomed

2010-04-08T10:56:24+13:00

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

Manufacturing remains in a tight band of activity

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

RMA report shows need for faster progress

2009-06-11T10:36:22+13:00

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 shows glimmers of hope

2010-04-08T10:56:05+13:00

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+13:00

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