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April exports fall, mixed feelings from manufacturers
The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during May 2016, shows total sales in April 2016 decreased 2.97% (year on year export...
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Is New Zealand ready for the next global revolution in manufacturing -...
Networked manufacturing, otherwise known as Industry 4.0, is the next revolution in manufacturing, offering higher productivity and more adaptable and intelligent systems. The New Zealand...
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It is all about people!
There is an obvious disconnect between our education system, both secondary and tertiary, and what industry needs to grow our economy and prosper. Manufacturers and other sectors are increasingly...
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Additional measures on housing is the right move
Rising house prices continue to add financial stability risk to our economy, damage working families’ ability to access affordable housing and tie the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) hands to...
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Domesitc Sales Leading Growth for Manufacturers
The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during June 2016, shows total sales in May 2016 increased 5.37% (year on year export...
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New Lending Limits a Good Call
Manufacturers and exporters welcome the Reserve bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) proposed expansion of existing Loan to Value Ratios (LVR) today – this should give them more freedom to address...
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Minister for Manufacturing a vital step for New Zealand Manufacturers
Manufacturers are pleased with today’s announcement by James Shaw and the Green Party to include a Minster for Manufacturing in any future cabinet. This is a vital step for ensuring government...
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Sales Flat for Manufacturers, but Positive Future Expectations
The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during July 2016, shows total sales in June 2016 decreased 0.43% (year on year export...
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Kiwi Manufacturer Tait Creates Market Partnership for North America
The following is a press release from Christchurch manufacturer, Tait, on their recent exciting partnership to open up opportunities for them in the North American market. Tait inks...
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Got A Trade Week Highlights Opportunities in Trades and Manufacturing
Got A Trade Week is highlighting the vast opportunities for people with trades skills in New Zealand, across a range of industries. The engineering and manufacturing sectors have a number of skill...
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Overvalued Exchange Rate Matters for Manufacturers and Exporters
The New Zealand dollar remains overvalued and has risen close to the TWI 15 month high experienced last month, following comments from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand yesterday lowering...
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Signs of Challenges for Exporters
The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during August 2016, shows total sales in July 2016 decreased 15.27% (year on year...
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Mayoral Debate Lacks Focus on Industry and Jobs
Today’s Auckland mayoralty debate covered a range of issues, but completely missed any discussion on Auckland’s productive industry, jobs and wealth creation, say the New Zealand Manufacturers and...
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Financial Risks and Currency Need Continued Focus
Looking towards the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) OCR decision tomorrow, the exchange rate remains at a level that is putting a lot of pressure on manufacturers and exporters. Building...
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Rick Smith of Sutton Tools Elected President of the NZMEA
Rick Smith, Operations Manager of Sutton Tools (NZ), has been elected as the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) President at the Association’s 137th AGM. Rick takes over...
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Back to growth in August
The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during September 2016, shows total sales in August 2016 increased 8.65% (year on year...
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Right Move in the Wrong Direction
The Government is right to make adjustments to our immigration system in response to high numbers causing housing and infrastructure pressures. However, the focus on skilled migrants may add...
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Manufacturing Confidence Hit in September
The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during October 2016, shows total sales in September 2016 decreased 6.72% (year on year...
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General Cable Proposed Closure
It is very unfortunate to hear of the proposed closure of manufacturer General Cable in Christchurch, with the loss of up to 170 quality jobs and affecting other local manufacturers supplying them....
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Upper South Island Earthquake Response
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the earthquake that hit the upper South Island and Wellington region today. We have been reaching out to our manufacturing members and offer our support...
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