Manufacturing

Stuck in the past: Trump tariffs and other policies are dragging the US back to the 19th century, Eric Strikwerda argues

Stuck in the past: Trump tariffs and other policies are dragging the US back to the 19th century, Eric Strikwerda argues

Economists don't see the upside surprise to the latest quarterly GDP figures as derailing likely Official Cash Rate cuts in each of the next two RBNZ reviews - but beyond that there's question marks over what comes next

Economists don't see the upside surprise to the latest quarterly GDP figures as derailing likely Official Cash Rate cuts in each of the next two RBNZ reviews - but beyond that there's question marks over what comes next

After plunging in the previous two quarters, GDP grew a better-than expected 0.7% in the December quarter; figures 'a genuine upside surprise'

After plunging in the previous two quarters, GDP grew a better-than expected 0.7% in the December quarter; figures 'a genuine upside surprise'

NZIER's latest consensus of economic forecasts shows that while economic growth is expected to rise above 2% by this time next year, economists see GDP only growing 2.6% by the March 2028 year

NZIER's latest consensus of economic forecasts shows that while economic growth is expected to rise above 2% by this time next year, economists see GDP only growing 2.6% by the March 2028 year

After plunging in the previous two quarters, GDP likely returned to positive growth for the December quarter, but the growth's looking pretty subdued so far

After plunging in the previous two quarters, GDP likely returned to positive growth for the December quarter, but the growth's looking pretty subdued so far

Stats NZ figures show that manufacturing and wholesale sale figures flipped into positive territory in the December quarter after both going backwards in the September quarter; meat and dairy were strong contributors

Stats NZ figures show that manufacturing and wholesale sale figures flipped into positive territory in the December quarter after both going backwards in the September quarter; meat and dairy were strong contributors

Credit bureau Centrix says 23,700 home loans are past due, a 6% year-on-year increase

Credit bureau Centrix says 23,700 home loans are past due, a 6% year-on-year increase

The services sector expanded slightly in January, as did the manufacturing sector - results that point toward an economic recovery later in the year

The services sector expanded slightly in January, as did the manufacturing sector - results that point toward an economic recovery later in the year

Activity in NZ's services sector contracted further in December, matching a more contractionary performance in the month from the manufacturing sector as well

Activity in NZ's services sector contracted further in December, matching a more contractionary performance in the month from the manufacturing sector as well

NZIER's latest quarterly consensus forecasts see higher household spending on the back of interest rate falls, but GDP growth forecasts are virtually unchanged from the previous quarter

NZIER's latest quarterly consensus forecasts see higher household spending on the back of interest rate falls, but GDP growth forecasts are virtually unchanged from the previous quarter

Activity in NZ's services sector has improved, but still remains at contractionary levels, while manufacturing has moved further into contraction

Activity in NZ's services sector has improved, but still remains at contractionary levels, while manufacturing has moved further into contraction

David Hargreaves examines the upcoming GDP figures, likely to show our economy having contracted for five out of the last eight quarters

David Hargreaves examines the upcoming GDP figures, likely to show our economy having contracted for five out of the last eight quarters

Activity levels in New Zealand's economic engine room remain at contractionary levels

Activity levels in New Zealand's economic engine room remain at contractionary levels

Reserve Bank officials say global inflation generated by President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will be manageable but risks triggering a wider trade war. MP says RBNZ being 'too sanguine'

Reserve Bank officials say global inflation generated by President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will be manageable but risks triggering a wider trade war. MP says RBNZ being 'too sanguine'

NZIER's latest consensus forecasts see zero GDP growth in the 12 months to the end of March 2025

NZIER's latest consensus forecasts see zero GDP growth in the 12 months to the end of March 2025

Activity in New Zealand’s services sector 'inched its way higher' during August

Activity in New Zealand’s services sector 'inched its way higher' during August

David Hargreaves assesses the prospects for the forthcoming quarterly GDP figures, which are likely to be grim, but might hopefully point to better times ahead

David Hargreaves assesses the prospects for the forthcoming quarterly GDP figures, which are likely to be grim, but might hopefully point to better times ahead

Centrix says company liquidations are continuing to rise with the manufacturing sector most affected over the past year

Centrix says company liquidations are continuing to rise with the manufacturing sector most affected over the past year

A Future Made in Australia – old-fashioned protectionism or the new competition?

A Future Made in Australia – old-fashioned protectionism or the new competition?

Yi Fuxian argues there's good reason to believe the decline of China’s manufacturing sector is imminent

Yi Fuxian argues there's good reason to believe the decline of China’s manufacturing sector is imminent

Not enough experienced candidates to fill NZ jobs in tech, engineering, manufacturing and financial sectors, recruiter says

Not enough experienced candidates to fill NZ jobs in tech, engineering, manufacturing and financial sectors, recruiter says

Keith Locke died at the age of 80 without losing either his heart or his head. Indeed, there was about the man a joyous naiveté that one no longer finds on the New Zealand Left, writes Chris Trotter

Keith Locke died at the age of 80 without losing either his heart or his head. Indeed, there was about the man a joyous naiveté that one no longer finds on the New Zealand Left, writes Chris Trotter

Chris Trotter asks what would it be like to live in a country where real change was possible? And we could make it?

Chris Trotter asks what would it be like to live in a country where real change was possible? And we could make it?

How the Aussie government's Future Made in Australia initiative aims to move the country up the value chain & what it could offer Kiwis

How the Aussie government's Future Made in Australia initiative aims to move the country up the value chain & what it could offer Kiwis

Centrix reports 5,000 less overdue consumer accounts in April but sees business liquidations and insolvencies surge by 19% and 30% respectively

Centrix reports 5,000 less overdue consumer accounts in April but sees business liquidations and insolvencies surge by 19% and 30% respectively