New Zealand performance of service index 57.9 in November: BNZ

[WELLINGTON] Growth in New Zealand's services sector rose 1.3 points in November to 57.9, the Bank of New Zealand-Business NZ's performance of services index (PSI) showed on Monday.

That made November one of the strongest months of activity in 2016, despite a deadly earthquake, as tourism boomed and a rise in net immigration drove demand for services.

"The November PSI was a picture of strength, and contributes to the broad based growth the service sector has shown over 2016," BNZ senior economist Doug Steel said in a statement.

A reading above 50 indicates expansion in activity.

REUTERS