Manufacturing
The Importance of Well Made Clothes
Courtney Sanders is a Melbourne-based Kiwi and co-founder of Well Made Clothes. She talks to Sonia Sly about setting up an online ethical clothing business and a movement towards slow fashion. Audio
Manufacturing index falls a tad in August
Activity in the manufacturing sector has remained solid .. but employment intentions have taken a hit. Audio
Multi-million dollar aid deal for French Polynesia
The French Polynesian Assembly has approved a multi-million dollar small business aid package in an attempt to boost the local economy.
Economic activity down since Brexit - survey
A key indicator of the health of the British economy has found a drop in economic activity since the country voted to leave the European Union.
Smart manufacturing, the 4th revolution will be digitised
Described as the fourth industrial revolution, 'Industry 4.0' is the fusion of the digital world and the world of industry, championed by the German government as the future of manufacturing. But what… Audio
Steel mesh falls short in crucial tests
Steel reinforcing mesh for house floors has been falling short in crucial tests, with mesh from three out of five companies failing to meet the mark.
Capacity constraints for the economy?
There's a warning the economy could be on the cusp of experiencing capacity constraints if both the manufacturing and services sectors continue to expand at such a strong pace. Audio
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
