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New Zealand exporters are holding their ground in the face of rising trade barriers, according to the 2025 ExportNZ DHL Export Barometer. The survey shows that two-thirds (79%) of exporters have maintained or grown their export volumes in the past year, with 59% expecting further growth in the coming 12 months. The findings come despiteContinueContinue reading “Exporter confidence holds strong despite trade tensions”

For engineering-led businesses working across processing, precision agriculture and environmental innovation, Timaru District is fast becoming a location of strategic interest. Situated in New Zealand’s central South Island, the district offers strong infrastructure, a deeply embedded production base and room for growth in sectors requiring advanced engineering solutions. Venture Timaru’s targeted campaign, ‘Make Timaru YourContinueContinue reading “Timaru District set to be ‘hub for smart manufacturing’”

A new generation of heating is being ushered into New Zealand with the introduction of the Miller Pro-Heat 35 induction heating system from Weldwell New Zealand – and the company says its, “It’s a game changer”. The system not only heats up parts several hundred times faster than traditional heating methods, it’s also significantly safer, withContinueContinue reading “Weldwell: ‘Time to trade in the torch’”

New Zealand’s construction and demolition sector generates around half of the country’s landfill waste each year. With the typical new home build producing around four tonnes of waste, change is urgent. A collaboration led by 3R Group and Mitre 10 New Zealand has developed ‘Sustainability On-Site’, a new industry-led initiative to help residential builders reduceContinueContinue reading “Sustainability on-site delivers greener tools”

An unwavering commitment to upskilling its people has helped keep tool maker Sutton Tools (NZ) out in front despite a string of setbacks including an earthquake, a pandemic, and in 2022, a fire that gutted its Kaiapoi factory. Now though, the future looks brighter than ever with a brand-new factory in Rangiora and a forward-focusedContinueContinue reading “Expert export: Sutton Tools’ success propped by staff that ‘never want to leave’”

Socomec country manager, Australia and New Zealand, James Fraser, with NHP marketing manager – customer and channels, Daniel Hillhouse, right, signing the new partnership agreement Socomec, described as a leading manufacturer of electrical equipment with strong expertise in critical energy applications, has entered into a new exclusive distribution partnership with NHP for its energy managementContinueContinue reading “Socomec and NHP partnership targets growing demand for energy management”

Industry event ‘not to be missed’ It’s time to lock SouthMach into the calendar and get ready for what show organiser Xpo Exhibitions says is the industry’s not-to-be-missed event of the year. “Join us at the South Island’s premier event for the manufacturing, engineering, and technology sectors,” says Jack Heslin, Xpo Exhibitions sales and eventContinueContinue reading “SouthMach 2025:”

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has published ‘Testing our thinking: Developing an enduring National Infrastructure Plan,’ to share its initial thinking and seek feedback as it develops the National Infrastructure Plan. When completed, the 30-year plan will help inform decision-making by both central and local government, giving the infrastructure industry more confidence to invest inContinueContinue reading “‘Have we got it right?’: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission seeks feedback”