Maurice Williamson

Wellington, Feb 8 NZPA - Statistics New Zealand has made it easier for businesses to get information they need.

Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson welcomed the changes on the agency's website.

"The Business Toolbox improves access to a wealth of government-held information and will be especially useful for small and medium-sized businesses as well as community groups, researchers and policy-makers," Mr Williamson said.

"Businesses will be able to use the web-based tool to access industry profiles and a variety of information that will allow them to find their target customers, evaluate industry performance and support their decision-making around marketing efforts and business location."