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Manufacturing – a key to rebuilding the economy
It is clear that manufacturing is going to be essential for New Zealand’s economic recovery. As a sector, manufacturing already fuels the economy, contributing $23 billion of GDP, over 50% of exports, 10% of jobs with a diverse workforce employing more Maori and Pacifica than any other sector, 42% of R&D and is essential to…
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Manufacturing Matters: a blueprint for boosting manufacturing’s role in economic recovery
The New Zealand Manufacturing Alliance, of which Metals New Zealand is a member, has today released is Manufacturing Matters report – a comprehensive blueprint for working with government to strengthen manufacturing capability and reduce trade barriers to support the nation’s post-pandemic economic recovery. The report, which was completed in February 2020, includes a range of…
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A fair playing field: our submission on the Trade for All report
Trade plays a critical role in the New Zealand economy. For the benefits to flow through to all New Zealanders, it should be a two way journey – both exporting our goods to the world and importing what is produced from elsewhere. We’re concerned the balance is out of whack for New Zealand with much…
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Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme) Reform Bill: Our case for an equitable framework
To successfully transition to a circular and low emissions economy, New Zealand will need to continue to rely on a vibrant metals manufacturing sector. This high-value sector employs more than 29,000 people, primarily in small to medium sized businesses located in regional New Zealand; a major contributor to GDP and delivering across the four capitals…
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Members talk about their Environmental Product Declarations
New Zealand’s metals industry companies are leading the way with their work to address the growing need for sustainability, natural capital management and reducing climate impacts. We wanted to share this new podcast from HERA, which delves into the work being done by Metals NZ members NZ Steel and Pacific Steel on their Environmental Product…
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New government procurement rules a big step forward
We congratulate government on the new rules for procurement, a major step forward for the wellbeing of New Zealanders. The Rules of Procurement (4th Edition) came into effect on 1 October 2019 following a period of industry consultation. They mandate how government agencies should procure products and services. The rules bring a focus on broader…
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Why we don’t support the Public Interest test
Metals New Zealand has made a submission on MBIE’s proposed Trade (Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties) Act 1988: Applying the Public Interest test. We do not support the Public Interest test for a range of reasons outlined in our submission – but most significantly, it oversimplifies economic effects and does not measure down-stream effects on other…
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Our submission on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon Bill) Amendment Act
Why are metals sector organisations so critical to New Zealand’s transition to a circular and low emission economy? Nick Collins our CEO recently provided the answers an oral submission to the Environment Select Committee on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon Bill) Amendment Act. Watch him live here [starting at 1 hour 15 minutes]. A…
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Metals journey to zero carbon
New Zealand is on a journey to low emissions because it’s the right thing to do for future generations. New Zealand also wants to build resilience to the impacts of climate change, to reduce waste, lessen our impact on the environment and sustain and enhance our economic and social wellbeing. This comment piece ran in the…
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Building consent reform needed
We are very pleased the Government has started work on reforms to improve New Zealand’s building and construction sector. We support Government’s goals to achieve: 1) safe & durable buildings; 2) an efficient regulatory system that people have confidence in and; 3) a high performing building sector that builds it right first time. But, we’ve…