Catherine Beard
Manufacturing sector close to pre-2008 economic strength
The head of the organization representing manufacturers says the sector continues to expand and is close to its position before to the global economic collpase in 2008. Audio
PMI for June indicates manufacturing activity continues to grow
Manufacturing activity continues to grow, though the strength of the New Zealand dollar and a slight easing in new orders could point to some leveling off in the months ahead. Audio
PMI falls for second month in a row, and 18 month low
The pace of manufacturing activity has slowed for the second month in a row, but expansion in production and employment is being described as solid. Audio
Food safety plans a priority when trading with China
Export New Zealand's executive director Catherine Beard agrees with the government that it's crucial to prioritise food quality and safety when trading with China. Audio
Evening Business for 15 March 2013
The hard-hit manufacturing sector is experiencing some much needed relief due to a stronger construction industry, but that hasn't translated into more jobs as yet. Audio
Government contracts for NZ-made products
John Walley, CEO of the Manufacturers and Exporters Association; Roz Hunt, owner of a Rotorua craft business; and Catherine Beard, executive director of Manufacturing NZ. Audio
Evening Business for 14 February 2013
The manufacturing sector has experienced its biggest January expansion in six years, bolstered by a healthy lift in new orders. Audio
Evening Business for 13 September 2012
Activity in the manufacturing sector has fallen to its lowest level in nine months driven by a reduction in new orders and production. Audio
Critic shoots down Govt's China strategy
The Government's released a major new China economic strategy amid the controversy over land sales to foreigners. But a critic says the strategy, which aims to boost cross investment and double… Audio
Evening Business for 15 September 2011
The manufacturing sector continued to expand in August although at a slightly slower rate than in July. Audio
Manufacturing expands for tenth consecutive month
Defying talk of a stalled economic recovery and plummeting business confidence, manufacturing is doing its bit for growth by producing more for the tenth month in a row. Audio
Employment lags behind manufacturing growth
A resurgence in manufacturing activity has yet to flow through to more jobs in the sector. Audio
Poll suggests National voters reject ETS changes
A new survey has revealed many National party voters are very unhappy with the Government's changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
New Zealand's emissions target too low?
The government's new emission reduction target has attracted an avalanche of criticism from both sides of the climate change debate. Audio
Meetings start on 2020 greenhouse gas targets
The Government's about to start asking the public what cuts New Zealand should make to greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Audio
Emissions Trading Scheme Bill Passed
The legislation is said to herald the most significant change to the economy since Rogernomics. Audio
