Craig Ebert
Foot off the accelerator in manufacturing sector
The foot's come off the accelerator in New Zealand's manufacturing sector but it's still thought to be doing a better job toughing out a slowdown than its global counterparts. Audio
Stock build-up may see manufacturers pare back production
The manufacturing sector is expanding in line with expectations but a build-up of inventory has been flagged as a future risk. Audio
Services sector kicks off year on high
Service sector activity rose to its strongest level in eight months in January on the back of surges in sales and new orders. Audio
Manufacturing continues to expand
The manufacturing sector continues to expand with a strong lift in new orders. Audio
Service sector activity
Activity in the services sector has edged higher but it continues to struggle with declining new orders and negative employment intentions. Audio
Manufacturing activity low but steady
Manufacturing activity has improved marginally but remains in the doldrums. Audio
Manufacturing activity dips in May
Manufacturing sector activity has fallen back from a two year high on the back of a big drop in production and downbeat jobs outlook. Audio
Services sector expansion slows but still strong
Activity in the services sector dipped again in February, on the back of weaker sales. Audio
Service activity steady in January
Activity in the services sector remained steady in January. Audio
Manufacturing activity rises in January
Activity in the manufacturing sector has perked up at the start of the year. Audio
Manufacturing activity remains strong in October
Activity in the manufacturing sector remains steady -- with a rise in production and employment. Audio
Manufacturing index dips in September
Activity in the manufacturing sector remains steady -- but the sector expects to hire fewer people. Audio
Services sector perks up in August
Activity in the services sector has risen after a winter soft patch. Audio
Manufacturing activity perks up in August
New Zealand's manufacturing activity has bounced back from a mid-winter dip in August on the back of a lift in production and new orders. Audio
Manufacturing activity slows down in June
Activity in the manufacturing sector slowed in June -- easing back from the previous month's 16 month high. Audio
Service sector back in swing of things
Activity in the services sector is back on track after a short-sharp correction. Audio
Manufacturing sector expands at slower rate
Activity in the manufacturing sector remains solid, but is expanding at a slower rate. Audio
Service sector activity eases slightly, but still elevated
Activity in the services sector has edged higher on the back of improved sales and new orders. Audio
Manufacturing activity best in 15 months in March
Activity in the manufacturing sector has bounced back to its best level in more than a year. Audio
Manufacturing sector grows in February
Activity in the manufacturing sector has bounced back to its best level in five months. Audio