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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BNZ 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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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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December’s activity for New Zealand’s manufacturing sector showed its highest level of activity since December 2021, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index
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New Zealand’s manufacturing sector showed further expansion during November, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI): 51.4 - Continued Gain
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New Zealand’s manufacturing sector showed increased expansion during October, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI): 51.4 - Signs of Life
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