Manufacturing
Manufacturing survey shows slow Q1
The slump in dairy prices and a more subdued agricultural sector are likely to have been a drag on first quarter economic growth despite a relatively strong report card for manufacturing. Audio
Nuplex lifts profit expectations, sees progress on takeover
The resins manufacturer, Nuplex, has raised its full-year profit expectations by as much as 11 percent. Audio
Manufacturing activity perks up to best in three months
The BNZ-Business New Zealand Performance of Manufacturing Index rose a seasonally adjusted 1-point-8 points in April to 56-point-5, its best level in three months. Audio
Outlook uncertain for manufacturers
Manufacturers are more uncertain about the future and the higher currency is a key headwind. Audio
Some manufacturers feeling pinch more than others
Some manufacturers are feeling the pinch more than others, with confidence levels falling. Audio
No more in-house testing for Steel & Tube
Steel & Tube is being permitted back into the seismic reinforcing mesh market, but is not allowed to rely on its in-house testing anymore.
Steel seismic mesh: Is near enough good enough?
ANALYSIS: The government has been trying to reassure people over the seismic safety of reinforced steel mesh. Phil Pennington assesses whether homeowners have been put at ease.
EMA surprised F & P manufacturing didn't go offshore sooner
The Employers and Manufacturers Association says it's surprised Fisher and Paykel managed to stay manufacturing in New Zealand for so long. Kim Campbell is the EMA's chief executive. Audio
NZ the 'wild west' of steel testing
A trickle of complaints about overseas steel manufacturers faking strength certificates, sometimes blatantly, is turning into a flood.
Manufacturers' 'fear factor' peaked in February
Activity in the manufacturing sector has dipped a touch, as the ructions in global markets unsettle businesses.
Manufacturing sales continue to grow
Manufacturing sales volumes rose in the December quarter, led by petroleum and coal.
Manufacturing leads unexpected GDP lift
An unexpected lift in GDP in the last quarter, led by manufacturing, shows there's more to the economy than dairy, says a business leader.
Manufacturing activity picks up in November
Activity in the manufacturing sector lifted in November, pointing to a solid contribution to economic growth going into the new year. Audio
Manufacturing sales at near two year high in Q3
Manufacturing sales volumes were at their highest in nearly two years, in the three months to September, backing up the prospect of a solid quarter of economic growth. Audio
Confidence remains strong among manufacturers
Activity in the manufacturing sector is expected to hold up despite a fall last month. Audio
Pace of manufacturing growth eases
The pace of growth in the manufacturing sector has eased. Audio
Manufacturing rises
Growth in the manufacturing sector has risen to its highest level in seven months driven by a lift in production, new orders and deliveries.
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Space Between is a sustainable zero waste fashion design project run through Massey University. Sonia Sly meets the designers and team behind the project to look at why they're reconstructing… Audio
Manufacturing sector grows in August
Growth in the manufacturing sector has picked up, despite dips in business confidence over the past few months, and a glum economic picture painted by the Reserve Bank. Audio
Manufacturing sales point to slowdown
Manufacturing sales have continued to fall, pointing to a soft quarter for economic growth.