Manufacturing
New Zealand’s manufactured exports make up around 85% of all merchandise exports from this country. Manufacturing and exporting are vital issues for BusinessNZ.
The sector is steadily moving towards more innovative and specialised goods and services that earn higher export revenues.
Our Executive Director Joshua Tan is dedicated full-time to working in the manufacturing and exporting sectors, communicating their business challenges to politicians, policy makers, the media and the public.
Manufacturing forums and policy research and advocacy are a key part of BusinessNZ’s representation of the manufacturing sector – eg working to improve government procurement so manufacturers have better opportunities to win tenders.

Joshua Tan
Senior Policy Advisor, ExportNZ & BusinessNZ
Josh is the Senior Policy Advisor for ExportNZ and works closely with the ExportNZ National Advisory Board to ensure the export community is well represented in Wellington.
Useful Links
ManufacturingNZ
Creating the best possible operating environment in which manufacturers can thrive and grow
Performance of Manufacturing Index
Monthly survey providing accurate & timely data about manufacturing
Contract Manufacturing Directory
Find contract manufacturers to assist you with a particular project.
BuyNZ Made
Encouraging people to buy and sell NZ made products.
Resources
Manufacturing

New Zealand Manufacturing Sector: Its Dynamics & Competitiveness

Risk to NZ businesses from controversial use of privilege

Good start to 2014 innings

World class average – PMI

Firm grip on expansion – PMI

Onwards and upwards – PMI

NZ Made food and drink the big winners at People’s Choice Awards

Standards system improvements on the right track

New orders keep manufacturing on track – PMI

A strong response from NZ businesses

Tail wind continues – PMI

