The manufacturing industry in New Zealand is large and
diverse. Major sectors within the industry include metal
product, machinery and equipment, food and beverage,
textile, clothing, footwear and leather goods.
Significant technological changes have occurred in
all sectors within the industry over the last decade, as
companies develop more efficient and diverse methods
of processing and packaging products. Training has also
become increasingly important as workers need to have
the skills to work with emerging technologies. Two major
influences on this sector are the strength of the economy
and business confidence.
Metal product, machinery and
equipment / Whakanao Hua Maitai,
Purere, Utauta
Manufacturing in New Zealand showed modest growth
in 2007, but there was significant activity within the metal
product sector. While the machinery and equipment sector
only reported a 4.9 per cent increase in sales over 2006,
the metal products sector was a strong performer showing
12.2 per cent growth (Economic Survey of Manufacturing,
June 2007). The continuing demand for new housing and
industrial space is likely to keep the growth steady over the
next few years. But while the domestic market is strong,
exporters are continually concerned by the strong New
Zealand dollar.
INDuSTRy aT a glaNce
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In terms of employment in these sectors, technological
advances make metal manufacturing more productive, so 95
%
45
%
Industry Profiles 2009
there is a decline in lower skilled production process jobs.
% of milk produce % of global carpet
But there is a skill shortage for technically skilled workers,
exported wool production
such as equipment maintenance system and systems
control staff, especially in the Auckland and Canterbury
regions (Statistics New Zealand).
18
%
24
230
Food and Beverage / Whakanao Kai - Inu
of total export employed [meat
New Zealand produces a wide range of beverages for the earnings [dairy production]
domestic and export markets, including wine, soft drinks,
industry]
fruit juices, spirits, beers, teas, fruit wines and water. The
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