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John Armstrong: Political stunt falls flat but still manages to score points
The inquiry's report was predictably dismissed by National. But it makes some valid points about the plight of manufacturers, writes John Armstrong.

Motorsport: V8 Supercar manufacturer cap on cards
V8 Supercars Australia will discuss capping the number of manufacturers in the championship following Volvo's decision to join the competition next year.

'Urgent call to action' for manufacturing
The "killing" of New Zealand's manufacturing industry can be stopped if the Government makes a series of sweeping policy changes, a new report into the sector has concluded.

Manufacturing boost 'stunning'
A barometer of manufacturing is pointing to fair weather as the BNZ-Business New Zealand performance of manufacturing index for May hit its highest level in nine years.

Ministry works to allay Chinese concerns
The Ministry for Primary Industries says it's working on a number of initiatives aimed at addressing concerns in China about the rapid rise in the number of New Zealand infant formula brands available to Chinese consumers.

Blood-based plastic a green bonus
Making plastic out of dead animals might seem slightly gruesome but it could turn out to be a real money-spinner for one Kiwi start-up.

General Motors shares above IPO price
Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Saturday, closing above their initial public offering price of US$33 for the first time in more than two years.

Unemployment rate falls to 3-year low
New Zealand's jobless rate fell to a three-year low in the first three months of the year as the employment rate grew for the first time in four quarters.

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.