Manufacturing Sector
Manufacturing sector expands in February
The manufacturing sector looks to be defying the odds of an economic slowdown -- up 3-point-4 points on last month. Audio
Manufacturing sector still contracting despite some growth
The manufacturing sector has had a soft start to the year, remaining in contraction for the second month in a row. Audio
Signs of recovery in manufacturing sector activity
The manufacturing sector is back in expansion mode after three consecutive months of contraction. Audio
Manufacturing contracts again for third month in a row
The manufacturing sector remains in contraction with falling production levels leading the sector down. Audio
Manufacturing sector contracts to lowest point in a decade
The manufacturing sector is stuck in the doldrums, contracting for a second consecutive month and languishing at levels last seen in 2012. Audio
Manufacturing sector contracts for first time since 2012
The manufacturing sector contracted in July in what is the first monthly decline in seven years. Audio
Manufacturing activity at lowest since 2012
Activity in the manufacturing sector has dropped to its lowest level since 2012, pointing to growing headwinds for the economy. Audio
Manufacturing sector continues to expand
Manufacturing sector activity has picked up from last month's six month low and is continuing to expand, but at a much slower rate than last year. Audio
Foot off the accelerator in manufacturing sector
The foot's come off the accelerator in New Zealand's manufacturing sector but it's still thought to be doing a better job toughing out a slowdown than its global counterparts. Audio
Stock build-up may see manufacturers pare back production
The manufacturing sector is expanding in line with expectations but a build-up of inventory has been flagged as a future risk. Audio
Manufacturing sector expands but durability in question
Manufacturing sector activity eased to its lowest level in four months in January raising questions about a slowing economy. Audio
Manufacturing continues to expand
The manufacturing sector continues to expand with a strong lift in new orders. Audio
Manufacturing activity slows
Manufacturing activity has fallen to its lowest level in nearly six years. Audio
Manufacturing activity dips in May
Manufacturing sector activity has fallen back from a two year high on the back of a big drop in production and downbeat jobs outlook. Audio
Manufacturing activity at highest in more than 2 yrs
Manufacturing sector activity has hit its highest level in more than two years, driven by a rebound in production and new orders. Audio
Manufacturing growth drops due to low production
Growth in the manufacturing sector has slowed off the back of low production. Audio
Activity in the manufacturing sector slows down
Activity in the manufacturing sector has slowed down because of a drop in new orders. Audio
Manufacturing activity rises in January
Activity in the manufacturing sector has perked up at the start of the year. Audio
Manufacturing activity remains strong in October
Activity in the manufacturing sector remains steady -- with a rise in production and employment. Audio
Manufacturing index dips in September
Activity in the manufacturing sector remains steady -- but the sector expects to hire fewer people. Audio