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Longveld: Find Your Superpower

Longveld has grown from a garage startup with a toolbox and a ten‑speed bike into a world‑class stainless steel manufacturer in Hamilton. Today, the company builds high‑spec stainless steel processing equipment for dairy, food, beverage, and water industries across New Zealand and global export markets. With AS/NZS ISO 3834‑2 certification, strong engineering capability, and pathways like Earn As You Learn, Longveld is a leading force in advanced manufacturing in the Waikato.

Buckley Systems: The Kiwi Engineering Company Powering the World’s Technology

Buckley Systems is a world-leading New Zealand engineering company whose precision magnets, CNC‑machined components, and advanced manufacturing expertise power the global semiconductor supply chain. From smartphones to flat‑panel displays, Buckley Systems’ technology plays a critical role in devices used every day. Based in Mount Wellington, the company is a cornerstone of NZ’s advanced manufacturing sector, supporting innovation, apprenticeships, and the next generation of Future Makers.

Spotlight on the 2026 Lifetime and Legacy Award

Honouring the Legacy Builders Among Us

Spotlight on the 2026 Manufacturer of the Year FTE 50+

Spotlight on the Manufacturer of the Year FTE<50 supported by BNZ

Spotlight on the 2026 Manufacturing Leader of the Year supported by Lawson Williams

Autex Acoustics: The Quiet Power Behind the World’s Best Spaces

Contemporary interior featuring Autex Acoustics’ New Zealand‑made acoustic panels, showcasing sustainable design, GreenStuf materials, and advanced NZ manufacturing created by The Future Makers for global export.

Why Manufacturing Matters More Than Ever to New Zealand

Manufacturing underpins New Zealand’s productivity, skills, and exports — yet remains misunderstood. Discover why modern manufacturing matters more than ever, and how Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa and The Future Makers are changing the narrative.

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BNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index - January 2026

January’s activity for New Zealand’s manufacturing sector again showed a healthy level of expansion, according to the latest BNZ.

Spotlight on the 2026 Apprentice of the Year Award Category

Recognising the Best in Kiwi Manufacturing – Minister for Manufacturing Awards

The countdown is on for the launch of the second annual Minister for Manufacturing Awards. Entries open 23 February.