The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Manufacturing.
What to know about Manufacturing
IT in Manufacturing explores the dynamic integration of information technology within the manufacturing sector, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Readers can delve into topics like cloud-based ERP systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial intelligence, and automation trends that are reshaping factory operations and supply chains.
This tag brings together stories about technological advancements such as 3D printing breakthroughs, digital twins, and cybersecurity challenges specific to manufacturing environments. Engaging with these stories provides valuable insights into how manufacturers worldwide are navigating digital transformation, adopting smart factory solutions, and addressing emerging risks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Kiwi Manufacturing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
New Zealand adds Applied Intelligent Systems subject
Students will learn to work with AI tools across multiple industries as New Zealand broadens senior secondary options to match labour-market demand.
EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award
The shortlist spans software, biotech and retail, highlighting the breadth of New Zealand firms vying for EY's 2026 entrepreneur prize.
Xero finds New Zealand small business productivity lags
New data show Kiwi small firms generating less per hour than peers in Australia and the UK, as rising costs squeeze margins.
Calder Stewart to spend $110 million on rooftop solar
The rollout could cut power costs for manufacturers and logistics firms as rooftop generation shields them from rising network charges.
Medium-term market consolidation expected from constrained budget
Wellington landlords face higher vacancy and weaker rents as Budget 2026 triggers a public sector office shake-up and slower growth.
Learn from the past, watch the present and create the future
Live camera analysis could help firms spot unsafe behaviour earlier, as the new platform targets transport, logistics and manufacturing across Australasia.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Ondaro launches Lighthouse for ServiceNow AI Control Tower
Expert Columns
AI is everywhere, but where's the return?
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Completing the 5G journey: Why APAC's 6G ambition depends on what we do next
Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness
The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
New Zealand businesses ramp up AI & automation push
Pressure to lift margins is pushing New Zealand firms to target AI and automation at energy use, reporting and admin tasks.
High tech operation attracts graduates to the packing shed
Automation in New Zealand packhouses is opening up graduate careers and strengthening the horticulture sector's resilience against global shocks.
ZURU cuts product development to five months with AI
That pace could help ZURU capture fleeting social media trends before rivals, as one product heads for USD $20 million in first-year sales.
MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure
Graduates say wider promotion and better pay are needed to stop New Zealand’s post-harvest automation talent draining overseas.
Xero sees fifth straight quarter of small business growth
Improving demand and higher interest-rate relief helped New Zealand small businesses post 3.9% sales growth in the March quarter.
Auckland land shortage drives prices to record highs
Businesses face higher costs and fewer large sites as Auckland’s shortage of development-ready industrial land pushes prices to record highs.
How WorkSafe is changing the way it works with industry
With more than one workplace death a week, the regulator is overhauling enforcement, guidance and industry engagement to cut serious harm.
Primary export growth lifts demand for industrial property
Rising food and fibre exports are driving more demand for warehouses and cold storage, with Calder Stewart’s pipeline set to double.
The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
Integrated security systems are quietly becoming ESG powerhouses, slashing energy use, waste and risks across global supply chains.
New Zealand backs low-cost digital tools for factories
New Zealand funds expansion of low-cost factory tech scheme to help 180 manufacturers boost productivity and compete with digital rivals.
Gallagher Security names Josh Arnold Chief Product Lead
Gallagher Security appoints Josh Arnold as Chief Product Officer to steer global device, platform and service strategy amid rapid AI-led change.
Yes minister, and selective hearing
Businesses are set for more guidance and lighter enforcement as WorkSafe pivots towards support, though some groups say consultation is still missing.
State of the Nation
Business failures in New Zealand have steadied at elevated levels, with construction, services and retail still driving insolvency pressure.
India Supply Chain Summit at Mahatma Mandir
Gujarat’s supply chain sector will draw more than 7,000 professionals as the three-day summit opens on 4 December in Gandhinagar.
Manufacturing’s next ‘Henry Ford moment’
Only 30% of manufacturers have scaled Industry 4.0 beyond pilots, leaving billions in value on the table as AI and automation spread.
Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform
Robinson Research Institute secures $71 million over seven years to boost New Zealand's advanced magnetic technology and materials innovations.
Heed the heed warning signs
New Zealand firms are feeling the strain as insolvencies jumped 31% in the first quarter, with construction failures up 44%.
Corrosion and the Galvanic Series
Mixed-metal systems can corrode unexpectedly unless all components are protected, as copper or steel can accelerate attack on less noble metals.
Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry
Bengaluru’s warehousing and logistics firms are set for a bigger showcase as 165 companies and 10,000 professionals gather in November.
Property remains New Zealand’s largest industry
The sector now accounts for 15% of New Zealand's GDP, with 235,030 jobs and wider economic activity worth GBP £72 billion in 2022.
