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Metals New Zealand (Metals NZ)

Metals New Zealand (Metals NZ) was established in 2011 and its purpose is to advocate for the New Zealand steel-related industry. It is committed to working with partners to deliver sustainable products for use in residential, commercial and infrastructure build projects and supporting the steel sector’s transition to a low emissions and circular economy future.

MNZ represent a diverse range of large and medium sized producers and manufacturers who combined employ c. 25,000 people across New Zealand, with a strong presence in regional New Zealand. The sector contributes c. $3.3 billion annually to gross domestic product.

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Our members

Our members represent steel sector businesses and member organisations and this is reflected in the make-up of the executive board

CEO: Rick Osborne

Chair: Stan Clark

Executive Members: Tony Barbarich (NZMRM), Nick Collins (NASH), Paul Gapper (NZSSDA, Gordon Mulgrew (CTNZ), Neil Watson (Fletcher Steel), Keith Wearing (Steel & Tube), Stan Clark (Pacific Steel), Sean McElroy (IKO Metals Asia Pacific).

Our Vision

New Zealand steel producers and manufacturers take their role in the transition to a low-carbon climate-resilient economy seriously, and collectively support the New Zealand Government’s goal for net-zero emissions by 2050.

Our Mission

Working collaboratively with partners to deliver sustainable products for use in residential, commercial and infrastructure build projects and supporting the steel sector’s transition to a low emissions and circular economy future.

Our Work Focus

Metals’ role in the circular economy sets us apart from the dated linear supply models of take, make, waste. Metals NZ views sustainability in a holistic perspective, beyond environmental to include human, social and cultural deliverables.

  • Free and fair trade is critical to New Zealand’s future and New Zealand is obligated to protect our manufacturing businesses from dumped, subsidised imports.
  • Robust building code and regulations are critical to ensure our buildings deliver into the future and to avoid the mistakes of the past.
  • Robust government procurement is critical, improving access for New Zealand business and using procurement to drive skills development.
  • Research is critical to our future and equitable access to government funding is essential for manufacturing and construction sectors to thrive alongside our primary industries.
  • Improving productivity is critical for New Zealand to deliver better standard of living for all New Zealanders.