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Index points to pick-up
A barometer of manufacturing is continuing to point to a pick-up in employment and expansion in the sector generally.
Wool-dyeing process tipped a 'fantastic' revenue earner
A New Zealand-developed process for dying wool hailed as a world first in the textile industry has been snapped up by a US active wear manufacturer.
Food label crackdown
Food and drink makers will no longer be able to make health claims such as "low in fat" or "good for bones" without scientific evidence.
Nature Baby top seller for US retail chain
New Zealand boutique babywear brand Nature Baby is gaining sales momentum in the United States after being picked up by one of the country's leading fashion retail chains.
Success: Fro-yo chain eyes global growth
Only 14 months after it began, KiwiYo frozen yoghurt chain already has its sights set on overseas markets
Small business: The Collective
The Collective's Angus Allan on the company's manufacturing story in New Zealand and abroad.
Small business: Tracey King - Ti Tonics
Ti Tonics co-founder Tracey King, a PhD in health psychology, launched Ti Tonics in April 2010 distributing it throughout Australasia.
Small business: Minnie Cooper - making shoes in NZ
Sandy Cooper, founder of Auckland shoe company, Minnie Cooper.
Small business: John Walley - Manufacturing crisis
John Walley, Chief Executive, New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association. An opinion piece on manufacturing in New Zealand.
Small business: Cameron Shaw - Renalldoors
Cameron Shaw, owner of Renalldoors, a family run business based in Carterton, Wairarapa.
Targeted approach key to manufacturers' success
What challenges are small-to-medium-sized manufacturers facing?
Success: Baby business learning to run
In 10 years the Babu brand has grown from one Auckland stockist to a 380-store deal in Europe
Small business: Ian Walsh - Intent Group
Ian Walsh, director at Intent Group, which helps manufacturing businesses increase productivity and efficiency.
Small business: Jan Harrison - Cactus Equipment
Cactus Equipment began making packs and bags for mountaineers and trampers back in 1992 in Wellington. We moved to Christchurch in the late 90’s so that the owners could be closer to the Southern Alps.
Small business: Helen and Dave Morgan - Scooterack
Helen and Dave Morgan, based in Pt Chevalier are the entrepreneurs behind the scooterack, a rack for parking scooters.
Small business: John Wyma - CRONZ
John Wyma, managing director of CRONZ (Carpets and Rugs of New Zealand) based in Christchurch, make boutique carpets and rugs for high-end domestic and commercial use. All their products are one-offs, mostly commissioned by architects and designers.
Innovation, focus on customers keys to success
Manufacturing in New Zealand has its challenges but advantages too, writes Catherine Beard.
Small business: John Beeson - Corporate culture
John Beeson, expert in leadership development and leadership coaching at Beeson Consulting, based in New York.
Noel Davies: Customer key to successful innovative development
As nations struggle to pull themselves out of the economic malaise created by the global financial crisis, innovation appears to be an enduring theme.