Catherine Beard

The BNZ-Business New Zealand's Performance of Manufacturing Index indicates the sector has continued to expand for 22 consecutive months. Audio

The head of the organization representing manufacturers says the sector continues to expand and is close to its position before to the global economic collpase in 2008. Audio

Manufacturing activity continues to grow, though the strength of the New Zealand dollar and a slight easing in new orders could point to some leveling off in the months ahead. Audio

The pace of manufacturing activity has slowed for the second month in a row, but expansion in production and employment is being described as solid. Audio

Export New Zealand's executive director Catherine Beard agrees with the government that it's crucial to prioritise food quality and safety when trading with China. Audio

The hard-hit manufacturing sector is experiencing some much needed relief due to a stronger construction industry, but that hasn't translated into more jobs as yet. Audio

John Walley, CEO of the Manufacturers and Exporters Association; Roz Hunt, owner of a Rotorua craft business; and Catherine Beard, executive director of Manufacturing NZ. Audio

The manufacturing sector has experienced its biggest January expansion in six years, bolstered by a healthy lift in new orders. Audio

Activity in the manufacturing sector has fallen to its lowest level in nine months driven by a reduction in new orders and production. Audio

The Government's released a major new China economic strategy amid the controversy over land sales to foreigners. But a critic says the strategy, which aims to boost cross investment and double… Audio

The manufacturing sector continued to expand in August although at a slightly slower rate than in July. Audio

Defying talk of a stalled economic recovery and plummeting business confidence, manufacturing is doing its bit for growth by producing more for the tenth month in a row. Audio

A resurgence in manufacturing activity has yet to flow through to more jobs in the sector. Audio

A new survey has revealed many National party voters are very unhappy with the Government's changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio

The government's new emission reduction target has attracted an avalanche of criticism from both sides of the climate change debate. Audio

The Government's about to start asking the public what cuts New Zealand should make to greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Audio

The legislation is said to herald the most significant change to the economy since Rogernomics. Audio