NZ manufacturing sales activity rose in the third quarter, reflecting a rebound in petroleum and coal products, meat and dairy and chemicals.

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Manufacturing activity expanded at a slower pace for a second consecutive month in August, although it remained in expansion.

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Increased Chinese e-commerce regulation is crimping demand in an important sales channel for many NZ manufacturers, says a major exporter.

Auckland-based Buckley Systems has almost doubled its factory space to meet demand for its precision electromagnets.

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New Zealand manufacturing activity improved again last month, with all regions expanding.

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Kiwi boat maker Sealegs is back in the black and has sold its 1000th craft.

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Rakon, the high-tech components manufacturer, turned to an annual loss after telecommunications companies pulled back infrastructure spending.

NZ manufacturing activity rose in April, after two months of slowing growth, while employment contracted for a third month.