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Manufacturing sector keeping head above water
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector remained in expansionary territory for a third consecutive month, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted PMI for March was 53.2, down from 54.1 in February. A number above 50 m...
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Hart business tips manufacturing contractor into receivership
A spokesperson estimated Hansells Masterton employs 100 people.
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PM to hit the phone to defend global trading system
Luxon said he would test what world leaders “can do together".
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