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1:38PM
Good start to 2014 innings New Zealand's manufacturing sector started 2014 on a healthy note, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). 158 views

3:32PM
Press conference: APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) - Friday Media representatives are invited to attend a closing press conference for the meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), which is taking place in Auckland this week. 261 views

6:10PM
Electricity market competitive The electricity market in New Zealand is extremely competitive, with consumers able to switch retailers to gain lower prices, and more consumers using metering and home energy management systems to save more. 149 views

4:08PM
Senior Chinese delegation expected at APEC meetings As Auckland prepares to welcome the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting this week, a senior Chinese delegation will also attend to explore opportunities for trade and investment with New Zealand. 164 views

4:15PM
Auckland to host major gathering of Asia Pacific business leaders Leading New Zealand businesses are joining with the New Zealand Government to welcome over 250 business leaders from the Asia Pacific region when Auckland hosts a meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) 11-14 February. 285 views

4:41PM
Cheers to 2013 2013 represented a solid story of growth for New Zealand's services sector, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). 110 views

12:21AM
Investment in education leadership well placed Targeted investment in principals and teachers is a strategic move that could significantly improve student skill levels, says BusinessNZ. 108 views

2:34PM
World class average New Zealand's manufacturing sector ended the year on a healthy note, and the first time since 2007 that every month recorded expansion in activity, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). 130 views

2:43PM
ACC training claims overblown It is unfortunate that important debate on workplace safety has been undermined by intemperate media comment, says BusinessNZ. 130 views

1:54PM
Productivity focus needed for 2014 Increased productivity is vital for improved wealth and living standards in the future and everyone has a part to play to achieve it, says BusinessNZ. 87 views

1:48PM
Exporters remain confident despite relatively high exchange rates The latest ExportNZ Survey shows exporters are confident of good growth and increasing orders in overseas markets for 2014, despite battling against a currency that is higher than most would wish for. 95 views

1:33PM
Positive approach heading into Xmas New Zealand's services sector experienced a positive and solid level of expansion heading into Xmas, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). 104 views

1:19PM
Preparing for tomorrow's workforce Employers are being encouraged to turn silver hair into business gold by adapting their practices to retain older workers. 97 views

1:38PM
Firm grip on expansion New Zealand's manufacturing sector remained in a firm grip of expansion as activity in the sector rose during November, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). 98 views

2:20PM
Exporters welcome TPP momentum New Zealand exporters welcome the progress being made in TPP negotiations, says ExportNZ. 248 views

4:53PM
NZ economy – wave of optimism The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows the New Zealand economy is starting to bloom. 81 views

2:30PM
ETS stable for now New Zealand’s emissions trading system remains stable following decisions released today, says BusinessNZ. 83 views

2:17PM
Slow slide down rankings requires urgent action The business community will want urgent, focused action to ensure better education performance, says BusinessNZ. 85 views

1:31PM
G20 role vindicates trans-Tasman work Being part of next year’s G20 deliberations is a result of the strong Australia-New Zealand partnership, says BusinessNZ. 82 views

1:24PM
Sydney Leadership Forum focuses on building Asia-ready capabilities The 9th Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum, which took place in Sydney on Wednesday 27 November, concluded with delegates resolving to build the capacity of both countries to take advantage of new opportunities in the Asia Pacific region, say the Forum Co-Chairs. 123 views

2:03PM
Sydney leadership forum marks 30 years of CER The 9th Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum meeting in Sydney on 27 November takes place as both countries celebrate 30 years of Closer Economic Relations (CER) and seek to take advantage of new opportunities in Asia, say the Forum Co-Chairs. 135 views

5:53PM
Business Growth Agenda net benefit to the economy The latest progress report on the Business Growth Agenda shows milestones being achieved towards the Government’s goal of a more competitive, productive economy, says BusinessNZ. 191 views

2:06PM
Performance of Services Index - Outstanding October New Zealand's services sector continued to push higher in terms of expansion, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). 182 views

2:04PM
Contracting out of personal grievances sensible Excluding higher paid employees from personal grievances makes sense, says BusinessNZ. 185 views

2:02PM
Onwards and upwards New Zealand's manufacturing sector recorded its 11th consecutive month in expansion as activity in the sector rose during October, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). 143 views

4:55PM
Standards system improvements on the right track BusinessNZ says many of the changes to New Zealand's system of standards proposed today by the Government are on the right track, but it will be important that the standard setting process remains demonstrably independent of government and regulatory control. 108 views

12:30PM
Spring step New Zealand's services sector showed increased levels of expansion during September, according to the BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). 86 views

1:30PM
New orders keep manufacturing on track Continued high levels of new orders ensured the manufacturing sector remained in expansion, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). 92 views

12:56PM
Steady improvements for retirement system BusinessNZ has welcomed the Review of Retirement Income Policies released today by the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income. 86 views

8:49PM
International business event coming to Auckland A meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) will be held in Auckland next year, it was announced at the APEC meetings underway in Bali today. 160 views

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