http://www.realeconomy.co.nz Updates from Change NZ (c) 2017, Manufacturers and Exporters Association New Zealand, all rights reserved. 5 493 Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the earthquake that hit the upper South Island and Wellington region today. We have been reaching out to our manufacturing members and offer our support... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/493-upper_south_island_earthquake_.aspx Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:16:57 GMT 492 It is very unfortunate to hear of the proposed closure of manufacturer General Cable in Christchurch, with the loss of up to 170 quality jobs and affecting other local manufacturers supplying them.... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/492-general_cable_proposed_closure.aspx Wed, 09 Nov 2016 12:43:02 GMT 490 The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during October 2016, shows total sales in September 2016 decreased 6.72% (year on year... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/490-manufacturing_confidence_hit_i.aspx Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:57:07 GMT 489 The Government is right to make adjustments to our immigration system in response to high numbers causing housing and infrastructure pressures. However, the focus on skilled migrants may add... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/489-right_move_in_the_wrong_direct.aspx Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:06:00 GMT 488 The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during September 2016, shows total sales in August 2016 increased 8.65% (year on year... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/488-back_to_growth_in_august_.aspx Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:00:11 GMT 487 Rick Smith, Operations Manager of Sutton Tools (NZ), has been elected as the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) President at the Association’s 137th AGM. Rick takes over... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/487-rick_smith_of_sutton_tools_ele.aspx Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:04:11 GMT 486 Looking towards the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) OCR decision tomorrow, the exchange rate remains at a level that is putting a lot of pressure on manufacturers and exporters. Building... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/486-financial_risks_and_currency_n.aspx Wed, 21 Sep 2016 13:14:21 GMT 485 Today’s Auckland mayoralty debate covered a range of issues, but completely missed any discussion on Auckland’s productive industry, jobs and wealth creation, say the New Zealand Manufacturers and... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/485-mayoral_debate_lacks_focus_on_.aspx Wed, 07 Sep 2016 12:58:51 GMT 484 The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during August 2016, shows total sales in July 2016 decreased 15.27% (year on year... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/484-signs_of_challenges_for_export.aspx Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:24:29 GMT 483 The New Zealand dollar remains overvalued and has risen close to the TWI 15 month high experienced last month, following comments from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand yesterday lowering... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/483-overvalued_exchange_rate_matte.aspx Wed, 24 Aug 2016 13:15:38 GMT 482 Got A Trade Week is highlighting the vast opportunities for people with trades skills in New Zealand, across a range of industries. The engineering and manufacturing sectors have a number of skill... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/482-got_a_trade_week_highlights_op.aspx Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:49:23 GMT 481 The following is a press release from Christchurch manufacturer, Tait, on their recent exciting partnership to open up opportunities for them in the North American market. Tait inks... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/481-kiwi_manufacturer_tait_creates.aspx Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:52:55 GMT 480 The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during July 2016, shows total sales in June 2016 decreased 0.43% (year on year export... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/480-sales_flat_for_manufacturers_b.aspx Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:54:31 GMT 479 Manufacturers are pleased with today’s announcement by James Shaw and the Green Party to include a Minster for Manufacturing in any future cabinet. This is a vital step for ensuring government... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/479-minister_for_manufacturing_a_v.aspx Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:11:45 GMT 478 Manufacturers and exporters welcome the Reserve bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) proposed expansion of existing Loan to Value Ratios (LVR) today – this should give them more freedom to address... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/478-new_lending_limits_a_good_call.aspx Tue, 19 Jul 2016 13:49:40 GMT 477 The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during June 2016, shows total sales in May 2016 increased 5.37% (year on year export... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/477-domesitc_sales_leading_growth_.aspx Mon, 11 Jul 2016 13:27:43 GMT 476 Rising house prices continue to add financial stability risk to our economy, damage working families’ ability to access affordable housing and tie the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) hands to... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/476-additional_measures_on_housing.aspx Thu, 07 Jul 2016 14:18:55 GMT 475 There is an obvious disconnect between our education system, both secondary and tertiary, and what industry needs to grow our economy and prosper. Manufacturers and other sectors are increasingly... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/475-it_is_all_about_people.aspx Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:58:47 GMT 474 Networked manufacturing, otherwise known as Industry 4.0, is the next revolution in manufacturing, offering higher productivity and more adaptable and intelligent systems. The New Zealand... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/474-is_new_zealand_ready_for_the_n.aspx Mon, 27 Jun 2016 12:13:12 GMT 473 The latest New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA) Survey of Business Conditions completed during May 2016, shows total sales in April 2016 decreased 2.97% (year on year export... http://www.realeconomy.co.nz/473-april_exports_fall_mixed_feeli.aspx Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:24:52 GMT