NZ manufacturing activity rises in June from 18-month low

NZ manufacturing activity rises in June from 18-month low
By Tina Morrison July 10 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand manufacturing activity rose in June from an 18-month low in May, led by a pick-up in production and deliveries. The BNZ-Business NZ seasonally adjusted performance of manufacturing index rose to 53.3 in June from a downwardly revised 52.6 in May, although below 54.9 in June last year. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector. The manufacturing sector has been in expansion for 21 consecutive months although growth is moderating, with new orders declining for a third month...