Craig Ebert
Business News for 17 August 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
New Zealanders more concerned about finances than health
A survey suggests New Zealanders are more concerned about their finances than their health as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread fear an uncertaintly around the world. Audio
Manufacturing sector expands in February
The manufacturing sector looks to be defying the odds of an economic slowdown -- up 3-point-4 points on last month. Audio
Manufacturing sector still contracting despite some growth
The manufacturing sector has had a soft start to the year, remaining in contraction for the second month in a row. Audio
Services sector growth knocked by wane in new orders
Growth in services sector activity dipped in November coming back off its highest level in a decade. Audio
Services sector steps up growth
The services sector has perked up to its highest level of the year. Audio
Manufacturing contracts again for third month in a row
The manufacturing sector remains in contraction with falling production levels leading the sector down. Audio
Business News for 9 October 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 9 October 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Service sector putting some backbone into economy
The services sector remains a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy business outlook. Audio
Manufacturing sector contracts for first time since 2012
The manufacturing sector contracted in July in what is the first monthly decline in seven years. Audio
Business News for 16 July 2019
Port of Napier unveils share float pricing, and hopes for strong local participation. NZ Super Fund looks for tourism investments after backing hotel venture. Global markets flat after soft China… Audio
Softening in services sector suggests GDP growth to fall near 1 percent
The services sector softened in June, wiping all of the previous month's gains to suggest yet another sign of a slowing economy. Audio
Early Business News for 20 June 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Services sector activity bounces but details less encouraging
Activity in the services industry has bounced back in May after three consecutive months of slowing but it's still sitting shy of its long term average. Audio
Service sector expansion continues to slow
Growth in the service sector continues to slow down. Audio