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Manufacturing

BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show best July reading on record; continuing healthy expansion of industry
15th Aug 13, 11:01am
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BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show best July reading on record; continuing healthy expansion of industry
Gareth Kiernan says the emergence of 3D printing technology highlights the necessary shift for our businesses away from manufacturing to design
23rd Apr 13, 12:07pm
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Gareth Kiernan says the emergence of 3D printing technology highlights the necessary shift for our businesses away from manufacturing to design
BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures dip slightly but show continued strengthening of the sector
11th Apr 13, 11:00am
BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures dip slightly but show continued strengthening of the sector
NDA - a New Zealand engineering and manufacturing success story with a fast-growing global footprint says Andrew Patterson
1st Apr 13, 11:31am
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NDA - a New Zealand engineering and manufacturing success story with a fast-growing global footprint says Andrew Patterson
Latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show continued strengthening of the sector
15th Mar 13, 11:04am
Latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index figures show continued strengthening of the sector
BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says it is certainly not all doom and gloom for New Zealand's manufacturing sector
8th Mar 13, 11:52am
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BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says it is certainly not all doom and gloom for New Zealand's manufacturing sector
Offshore analysts were close readers of RBNZ governor Wheeler's speech today. Here is what one thought
20th Feb 13, 6:30pm
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Offshore analysts were close readers of RBNZ governor Wheeler's speech today. Here is what one thought
Economists suggest strong economic data may push the bank to hike interest rates earlier than planned
15th Feb 13, 4:13pm
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Economists suggest strong economic data may push the bank to hike interest rates earlier than planned
PM Key outlines Govt's 2013 plans in statement to Parliament with responsible financial management the No. 1 priority
29th Jan 13, 2:46pm
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PM Key outlines Govt's 2013 plans in statement to Parliament with responsible financial management the No. 1 priority
Andrew Patterson finds a local manufacturer selling a basic plastic homeware product range around the world and prospering despite the exchange rate
19th Nov 12, 9:14am
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Andrew Patterson finds a local manufacturer selling a basic plastic homeware product range around the world and prospering despite the exchange rate
Haier takes control of Fisher and Paykel Appliances with increased NZ$1.28 per share takeover offer accepted by independent directors
18th Oct 12, 2:30pm
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Haier takes control of Fisher and Paykel Appliances with increased NZ$1.28 per share takeover offer accepted by independent directors
Talk of manufacturing crisis overblown, despite third consecutive monthly contraction in sector, BNZ says; 'Recent weakness turbulence, not tragedy'
11th Oct 12, 11:36am
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Talk of manufacturing crisis overblown, despite third consecutive monthly contraction in sector, BNZ says; 'Recent weakness turbulence, not tragedy'
China's Haier bids NZ$1.20 a share in cash for remaining 80% of Fisher and Paykel Appliances' shares; 60% above pre-bid prices; says Allan Gray Australia has accepted bid
11th Sep 12, 7:41pm
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China's Haier bids NZ$1.20 a share in cash for remaining 80% of Fisher and Paykel Appliances' shares; 60% above pre-bid prices; says Allan Gray Australia has accepted bid
As the govt looks to sell power company shares, major energy user and Christchurch rebuild partner Fletcher Building works with government entity to cut power use
5th Sep 12, 11:52am
As the govt looks to sell power company shares, major energy user and Christchurch rebuild partner Fletcher Building works with government entity to cut power use
Govt wants to double real value of NZ exports by 2025, increasing exports from 30% of GDP to 40%; But warns of fall in short term
15th Aug 12, 12:46pm
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Govt wants to double real value of NZ exports by 2025, increasing exports from 30% of GDP to 40%; But warns of fall in short term
High NZ$ cited as NZ manufacturing sector slumps back into contraction in April after 4 months of expansion
10th May 12, 11:09am
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High NZ$ cited as NZ manufacturing sector slumps back into contraction in April after 4 months of expansion
BusinessDesk: Manufacturing sector keeps its head above water in March
12th Apr 12, 11:57am
BusinessDesk: Manufacturing sector keeps its head above water in March
HSBC facing 'significant shortfall' on the NZ$8.6 mln it's owed by in-receivership furniture maker Criterion
3rd Apr 12, 9:35am
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HSBC facing 'significant shortfall' on the NZ$8.6 mln it's owed by in-receivership furniture maker Criterion
BusinessDesk: NZ manufacturing activity reaches 2-year high, sets record for month of February
15th Mar 12, 11:25am
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BusinessDesk: NZ manufacturing activity reaches 2-year high, sets record for month of February
Successful economies need more manufacturing, not less, says Neville Bennett. Your view?
8th Mar 12, 3:52pm
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Successful economies need more manufacturing, not less, says Neville Bennett. Your view?
BusinessDesk: Mild pick-up expected in next week’s economic growth numbers
16th Dec 11, 5:28pm
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BusinessDesk: Mild pick-up expected in next week’s economic growth numbers
Manufacturing contracts in the north, expands in the south, BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index shows
13th Oct 11, 11:45am
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Manufacturing contracts in the north, expands in the south, BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index shows
Ten banks reportedly line up to refinance NZ$1.45 billion of debt for Graeme Hart's Carter Holt Harvey
28th Sep 11, 10:09am
Ten banks reportedly line up to refinance NZ$1.45 billion of debt for Graeme Hart's Carter Holt Harvey
Overseas competition, falling productivity, decade of losses led to closure of Huhtamaki manufacturing plant in Auckland, 135 job losses
6th Sep 11, 4:24pm
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Overseas competition, falling productivity, decade of losses led to closure of Huhtamaki manufacturing plant in Auckland, 135 job losses
Treasury says economy likely grew 0.3% in March qtr ahead of figures due Thursday, sees early encouraging signs for June qtr
4th Jul 11, 2:43pm
Treasury says economy likely grew 0.3% in March qtr ahead of figures due Thursday, sees early encouraging signs for June qtr