The story of New Zealand manufacturing has a cast of a quarter of a million people. That’s 250,000 workers who are making something in this country, for this country. If it’s not you or I, it’s our parents, our children, our brothers, sisters or mates. It is their skills, determination, sacrifice and sheer hard work that allows this story to be told. (And remember, what you will read here is just a tiny part of the tale).
When you buy something that’s made in New Zealand, you’re contributing to the story too. You’re keeping wheels turning, people working and our prosperity growing.
New Zealand has a proud manufacturing history. Read this short summary of manufacturing in these islands by Radio New Zealand’s Jim Sullivan and Ana Tapiata.