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Congratulations to the 2026 Finalists!
Finalists have been announced for the Minister for Manufacturing Awards, recognising excellence, innovation, and leadership across the manufacturing sector.
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BNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index - March 2026
New Zealand manufacturing continued to expand in March, with the PMI at 53.2, but rising global uncertainty weighed on business confidence despite solid new orders.
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Meet the Judges behind the Minister for Manufacturing Awards 2026
Seven award categories. Proven leaders. Real world manufacturing insight. A snapshot of our manufacturing leaders on the judging panels.
Read moreBNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index - February 2026
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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From Manufacturing Strategy to Action
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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