NZ stuck on primary export path, says MBIE research

NZ stuck on primary export path, says MBIE research
Farming is not a sunset industry. NZ has a competitive advantage in 214 areas, mostly linked to farming, forestry and food. (Image: Getty)
Jem Traylen
New Zealand faces an uphill battle if it wants to diversify exports away from primary industries, says research published by the Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE).The report, “NZ’s Export Advantage” said the number of product categories in which the economy was competitive had narrowed from a peak of 809 in 2006 to 531 in 2018, with the primary sector dominating those that remained.It said the economy had gone down a path of developing strong capabilities in primary exports, firstly to the UK and then to...

More Primary Sector

Potential Mainland buyers may soon tap regulators
Primary Sector

Potential Mainland buyers may soon tap regulators

Fonterra's divestment process is gaining traction.

Riley Kennedy 17 Apr 2025
TTR files fast-track application to mine Taranaki sand
Primary Sector

TTR files fast-track application to mine Taranaki sand

Seabed mining firm Trans-Tasman Resources has lodged its application to fast-track its project to harvest iron sands off the coast of Taranaki. The firm's parent company, Manuka Resources, told the Australian Securities Exchange (NZX) on Wednesday that the application was lod...

Staff reporters 16 Apr 2025
Scott Technology's revenue drops 14%
Primary Sector

Scott Technology's revenue drops 14%

Its long term strategy is not far away.

Riley Kennedy 16 Apr 2025