ManufacturingGeneral Motors shares above IPO priceShares 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.19 May 05:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment rate falls to 3-year lowNew 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.09 May 12:30 AM
BDBDManufacturingDrought at home and in US hits Skellerup, as forecast profit cut to $17m02 May 05:30 PM
Small BusinessPeter Calder: Where the metal meets the parkFamily metal workshop has helped define city but modern developers want cash, not character.30 Apr 05:30 PM
ManufacturingIndex points to pick-upA barometer of manufacturing is continuing to point to a pick-up in employment and expansion in the sector generally.11 Apr 05:30 PM
AgribusinessWool-dyeing process tipped a 'fantastic' revenue earnerA 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.09 Apr 05:30 PM
ManufacturingFood label crackdownFood and drink makers will no longer be able to make health claims such as "low in fat" or "good for bones" without scientific evidence.07 Apr 09:20 PM
Small BusinessNature Baby top seller for US retail chainNew 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.04 Apr 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseSuccess: Fro-yo chain eyes global growthOnly 14 months after it began, KiwiYo frozen yoghurt chain already has its sights set on overseas markets21 Mar 08:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall business: The CollectiveThe Collective's Angus Allan on the company's manufacturing story in New Zealand and abroad.19 Mar 02:00 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: Tracey King - Ti TonicsTi Tonics co-founder Tracey King, a PhD in health psychology, launched Ti Tonics in April 2010 distributing it throughout Australasia.19 Mar 01:50 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: Minnie Cooper - making shoes in NZSandy Cooper, founder of Auckland shoe company, Minnie Cooper.19 Mar 01:30 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: Cameron Shaw - RenalldoorsCameron Shaw, owner of Renalldoors, a family run business based in Carterton, Wairarapa.19 Mar 01:00 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: John Walley - Manufacturing crisisJohn Walley, Chief Executive, New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association. An opinion piece on manufacturing in New Zealand.19 Mar 01:00 AM
ManufacturingTargeted approach key to manufacturers' successWhat challenges are small-to-medium-sized manufacturers facing?17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseSuccess: Baby business learning to runIn 10 years the Babu brand has grown from one Auckland stockist to a 380-store deal in Europe14 Mar 08:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall business: Ian Walsh - Intent GroupIan Walsh, director at Intent Group, which helps manufacturing businesses increase productivity and efficiency.14 Mar 01:00 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: Jan Harrison - Cactus EquipmentCactus 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.12 Mar 12:30 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: John Wyma - CRONZJohn 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.11 Mar 01:00 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: Helen and Dave Morgan - ScooterackHelen and Dave Morgan, based in Pt Chevalier are the entrepreneurs behind the scooterack, a rack for parking scooters.11 Mar 01:00 AM
ManufacturingInnovation, focus on customers keys to successManufacturing in New Zealand has its challenges but advantages too, writes Catherine Beard.10 Mar 04:30 PM
