Minister for Manufacturing Andrew Bayly is collaborating with industry stakeholders to devise a comprehensive strategy for strengthening New Zealand's manufacturing sector. The initiative focuses on enabling accelerated adoption of new technology, processes and strategies that enable more productive, sustainable and globally competitive manufacturing.
The Manufacturing Productivity Advisory Group (MPAG) held its inaugural meeting on February 9th, facilitated by Sarah Ramsay, CEO of United Machinists and Advanced Manufacturing Aotearoa Council Chair. During this workshop, industry leaders determined that the current state of advanced manufacturing is well behind what is required to manufacture the future.
At the second MPAG convening on March 15th, the group presented recommended actions for the upcoming 12 months to Minister Bayly. Chair summary recommendations were made available to the public.
The third meeting, held November 22nd, concentrated on establishing strategic objectives to guide manufacturing initiatives and policy decisions over the next decade.
