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Economic Imperative Report Workshop

The Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition are preparing a report that tests the hypothesis that economic growth is synonymous with climate action. This report, led by Sapere and […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

Manufacturing ends year on high

December’s activity for New Zealand’s manufacturing sector showed its highest level of activity since December 2021, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for December was 56.1 (a PMI reading above 50.0 indicates that manufacturing is generally expanding; below 50.0 that it is declining). This was […]

Steve Summers

BusinessNZ

Better Futures Thrive Report 2025

The 2025 Better Futures Thrive Report reveals social sustainability continues to grow as a critical ESG dimension. A growing group of “Social Actives” expects businesses to lead societal progress and […]

Rebecca Lowe

SBC

Same Story

The services sector in New Zealand dipped further into contraction during November, according to the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI). The PSI for November was 46.9 (A PSI reading above 50.0 indicates that the service sector is generally expanding; below 50.0 that it is declining). This was 1.5 points lower than October, […]

Steve Summers

BusinessNZ

Continued Gains

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector showed further expansion during November, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for November was 51.4 (a PMI reading above 50.0 indicates that manufacturing is generally expanding; below 50.0 that it is declining). This was 0.2 points higher than October, but still […]

Steve Summers

BusinessNZ

Pānui news – 11 December

In the final edition of Pānui for 2025, we wish you all a happy holiday season, our CEO Mike Burrell provides his final update for the year, WBCSD has launched […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

“Transformational reform” to RMA arrives

The Government’s introduction of two Bills to replace the current Resource Management Act (RMA) is transformational and should result in fewer consents required to unlock development while protecting what matters, BusinessNZ says. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the next step will be securing broad support for the changes, which will streamline the approach to resource […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ

Pānui news – 4 December

In this edition of Pānui, Kantar releases Better Futures Thrive 2025, Lion’s Lorietta Bahr shares insights on embedding sustainability into everyday business, Phoenix Recycling Group take NZ Fast 50 win, […]

Alana Douglas

SBC

BusinessNZ Planning Forecast: economy lifts, but structural risks cannot be ignored

BusinessNZ’s latest Planning Forecast shows the economy finally emerging from stagnation and GDP projected to grow at just under 3% per year to 2027, with improving momentum across manufacturing, construction, and tourism. BusinessNZ Chief Economist John Pask says the recovery is welcome, but New Zealand is heading into a decade of difficult choices. “While the outlook to […]

Cal Roberts

BusinessNZ
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