Manufacturing
The Butcher Shop: Wool
Wool is passing muster in the world of high fashion, but it’s now a niche fabric occupying only 1% of the fibre market. So does it keep a grip on our sense of identity any more? Audio
Manufacturing sector expands at slower rate
Activity in the manufacturing sector remains solid, but is expanding at a slower rate. Audio
NZ manufacturing's skill shortage
It may not be perceived as glamorous, but if you’re looking for a well-paid job, with world travel prospects, manufacturing is crying out for people, its peak body says. Audio
Stolen Girlfriends Club: Beyond the rock n' roll facade
Being in the fashion industry is like trying to stay in control of a car that’s about to veer off the road, according to Marc Moore the founder of Kiwi label Stolen Girlfriend's Club. Marc speaks… Audio
Karen Walker: The changing tide of fashion
What does it take to run a global brand and continue to grow a business in a cluttered market? Karen Walker talks about the changing tides of fashion, the global marketplace and sleepless nights in an… Audio
Young visionaries and the future of fashion
If you want to know what the future of fashion looks like it pays to keep an eye on emerging designers who create without boundaries. Sonia Sly meets emerging designers from around the world to find… Audio
Production of Cadbury icons could remain in NZ
A working party of Dunedin city leaders has been set up to try to keep some production of Cadbury products in New Zealand.
The future of manufacturing: a panel discussion
The recent announcement that Cadbury is closing its Dunedin factory is just the latest in a long-line of industries moving their manufacturing off-shore. But locally manufactured goods still account… Audio
Closing down Cadbury's bad news
News of the Cadbury factory's closure came as a big blow in Dunedin this week - especially for the hundreds of people their likely to lose their jobs. But they weren't able to tell the media how they… Audio
Rolls-Royce to pay $1.15bn in corruption cases
British engineering giant Rolls-Royce will pay £671 million ($NZ1.15 billion) to settle corruption cases with UK and US authorities.
Manufacturers upbeat despite weak end to year
Activity in the manufacturing sector continues to expand, with the average pace of activity in 2016 ahead of the year before.
Manufacturing sector activity slows to 13-month low
Activity in the manufacturing sector has slowed to a 13-month low, but remains firmly in expansion.
Manufacturing sector remains in expansion
The manufacturing sector fell last month, but remains firmly in expansion, with expectations of hiring more staff. Audio
Cable company considers cutting 170 jobs
A Christchurch-based manufacturing company is proposing to close its New Zealand operation with the loss of 170 jobs.
The Importance of Well Made Clothes
Courtney Sanders is a Melbourne-based Kiwi and co-founder of Well Made Clothes. She talks to Sonia Sly about setting up an online ethical clothing business and a movement towards slow fashion. Audio
Manufacturing index falls a tad in August
Activity in the manufacturing sector has remained solid .. but employment intentions have taken a hit. Audio
Multi-million dollar aid deal for French Polynesia
The French Polynesian Assembly has approved a multi-million dollar small business aid package in an attempt to boost the local economy.
Economic activity down since Brexit - survey
A key indicator of the health of the British economy has found a drop in economic activity since the country voted to leave the European Union.
Smart manufacturing, the 4th revolution will be digitised
Described as the fourth industrial revolution, 'Industry 4.0' is the fusion of the digital world and the world of industry, championed by the German government as the future of manufacturing. But what… Audio
Steel mesh falls short in crucial tests
Steel reinforcing mesh for house floors has been falling short in crucial tests, with mesh from three out of five companies failing to meet the mark.