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Although manufacturing activity experienced a slightly larger decrease in activity in May, the sector generally remains in a tight band of performance since the start of the year, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for May at 42.7.
Manufacturing had its second consecutive improvement in April, although the sector continues to remain in contraction, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for April at 43.7.
Manufacturing activity was still contracting during March, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for March at 40.7.
Last month manufacturing declined to its second lowest level on record, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for February at 38.6.
Manufacturing activity got off to a poor start in 2009 with continued contraction in the sector, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for January at 42.0.
Recommended Sites
EMA
The Employers and Manufactuers Association (EMA) includes ExportNZ regions in the top half of the North Island.
Business Central
Business Central includes ExportNZ regions in the lower half of the North Island.
CECC
The Canterbury Employers' chamber of Commerce (CECC) includes ExportNZ regions in the top half of the South Island.
Business South
Business South - Otago Chamber & Southern Employers includes ExportNZ regions in the lower half of the South Island.
Tenderlink
NZ Customs
