Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa represents manufacturing businesses across New Zealand.

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We exist to help New Zealand’s manufacturing sector realise its full potential—by bridging gaps across the ecosystem, sparking collaboration, and connecting the right people and programmes at the right time. While we advocate for sector success, our purpose is grounded in support, not politics.

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BNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index - December 2025

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 (PMI).

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Manufacturing starts year by shifting up a gear

New data showing New Zealand manufacturing is experiencing its highest level of activity since December 2021 signals a strong start to the year, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk says.

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New pilot helps small businesses harness AI

A new pilot programme will help small businesses overcome barriers in accessing artificial intelligence tools that boost productivity and unlock growth, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk has announced.

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