Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa represents manufacturing businesses across New Zealand.

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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Gift a World of Work Kiosk for Xmas

We’re calling on manufacturing businesses to get involved by sponsoring a kiosk in their region. Inspire future talent, showcase real career pathways, and put your industry directly in front of the young people who will shape its future

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AUT Student Capstone Projects - Industry Webinar

Got a technical challenge gathering dust? Let AUT's final-year engineering students tackle it. Free webinar: 22 January, 12:30–13:15 pm

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Manufacturing 2025: Reflections & Roadmaps

2025 was a year of ambition, resilience, and transformation for three leading New Zealand manufacturers—Autex, Florentines Patisserie, and Temperzone. Each faced unique challenges and opportunities, yet all shared a common drive: to innovate, grow, and strengthen their foundations for the future.

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