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New Zealand’s manufacturing sector held steady in February, with the PMI at 55.0 signalling solid growth. Strong new orders and production point to firming demand, but rising energy costs and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are increasing uncertainty at a time when domestic activity remains fragile and inflation stays above 3%.
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The MPAG meeting on 25 February 2026 brought together sector leaders, government representatives, and industry partners for an afternoon of valuable insight and strategic alignment. With updates on the manufacturing landscape, rapid‑fire initiative briefings, and presentations from industry innovators, the event highlighted strong momentum across the ecosystem and concluded with productive networking hosted by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.
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January’s activity for New Zealand’s manufacturing sector again showed a healthy level of expansion, according to the latest BNZ.
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The countdown is on for the launch of the second annual Minister for Manufacturing Awards. Entries open 23 February.
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