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Manufacturing Job Losses Highlight Urgent Need To Back NZ Made
Friday, 27 March 2026, 4:41 pm | Buy NZ Made
Buy NZ Made is calling for a coordinated response that recognises both sides of the equation; supporting producers while acknowledging the financial constraints facing consumers. More >>
Economic Recovery Remains Fragile
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 9:42 am | Buy NZ Made
There were 327 business liquidations in October. Construction remains the most affected industry, with 753 firms liquidated during the past year, followed by hospitality with 318 liquidations in the past year, up 45% year-on-year. More >>
Buy Local This Black Friday
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 5:59 pm | Buy NZ Made
Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane Ambler says Black Friday has become a major driver of offshore spending, often to the detriment of local businesses counting on the Christmas trading period. More >>
Choose NZ Made Over Black Friday
Monday, 17 November 2025, 10:59 am | Buy NZ Made
Local producers often lead the way in ethical sourcing, reduced shipping emissions, and responsible manufacturing - values increasingly important to conscious consumers. More >>
Procurement Changes A Significant Breakthrough For Kiwi Businesses
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 9:46 am | Buy NZ Made
Under the new rules, agencies must consider the economic benefit to New Zealand in every procurement. The framework applies to all goods, services, and refurbishment contracts over $100,000, and construction contracts over $9 million. More >>
Business Closures Now A Daily News Story - Renewed Calls For Urgent Local Support
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 8:43 am | Buy NZ Made
"Every day we’re seeing another Kiwi business close its doors, and that’s devastating for owners, workers, and communities," Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler says. More >>
2025 Budget Must Prioritise Support For Small Businesses
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 10:44 am | Buy NZ Made
"Small businesses are facing a tough economic climate - rising costs, uncertain demand, and global competition. What they need now is a Government that steps up with strategic, long-term investment in local enterprise." More >>
Financial Hardship At Its Highest Level Since 2020
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 1:11 pm | Buy NZ Made
By choosing New Zealand-made products and services, we are directly contributing to the survival and growth of our communities, safeguarding jobs, and fostering a more robust and sustainable economy. More >>
Small Businesses Eye A Turnaround In 2025
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 9:20 am | Buy NZ Made
Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler says many businesses are hoping for a change in fortunes this Christmas. 2024 has been the most difficult year for business since the pandemic. However, the recovery has begun. More >>
Tough Christmas Ahead For Small Businesses
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 11:42 am | Buy NZ Made
Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler says rising costs, economic uncertainty, and ongoing global challenges have put immense pressure on small businesses across the country. More >>
Call To Back Kiwi As Insolvencies Soar
Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 8:43 am | Buy NZ Made
New Zealand businesses are facing unprecedented challenges, with data indicating a concerning number of companies entering liquidation in April. More >>
10,000 Reasons To Back Small Business
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 11:06 am | Buy NZ Made
Concerning data from IRD reveals more than 10,000 Small Business Cashflow Scheme loans are in default, totalling $177m in debt. Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane Ambler says shopping and supporting local has never been more important. "The ... More >>
SMEs Feeling The Squeeze
Monday, 20 November 2023, 10:47 am | Buy NZ Made
Several data points paint an unfavourable picture for small businesses in the lead up to Christmas this year: Company liquidations are up 40% on the same period last year and online retailers currently have the highest rate of business failure (Centrix); ... More >>
Buy NZ Made Strengthens Brand Protection With Acquisition Of Logo Hunter
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 10:32 am | Buy NZ Made
Buy New Zealand Made has acquired cutting edge trademark detection tool Logo Hunter, ensuring the authenticity of New Zealand-made products is protected. Logo Hunter is an AI platform designed by Wellington-based Arcanum to detect and monitor trademark ... More >>
Little Joy For SMEs In 2023 Budget
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 2:59 pm | Buy NZ Made
Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler says small businesses were hoping for more support from this year’s budget. "Small businesses have shown resilience to get through the past year, dealing with natural disasters and skills and labour ... More >>
Wellington’s Falling Lamps The Tip Of The Procurement Iceberg
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 11:46 am | Buy NZ Made
The Buy New Zealand Made Campaign is concerned by local and central government procurement practices which appear to prioritise price over quality and longevity. Executive director Dane Ambler says news that Wellington Council will likely be slammed with ... More >>
Consumers Demand More From Manufacturers
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 10:04 am | Buy NZ Made
Consumers are actively seeking products from companies that make an effort to reduce emissions and ethically manufacture goods, new research reveals. The research, commissioned by Buy NZ Made, reveals 92 percent of New Zealanders believe sourcing ethically manufactured ... More >>
Show Your Support For NZ Business Tomorrow
Sunday, 20 November 2022, 1:18 pm | Buy NZ Made
Monday November 21 is NZ Made Day, when Kiwis are encouraged to purchase locally-made items from participating retailers and manufacturers to give small businesses a boost in the lead up to Christmas. Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane Ambler says storm ... More >>
Kiwis Urged To Keep Loving Local
Thursday, 25 August 2022, 10:43 am | Buy NZ Made
Kiwis must continue to support small businesses to avoid widespread financial pressures, Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler says. "It’s great that we are taking steps back to normality but small businesses are still battling with the pressures ... More >>
Kiwis Urged To Shop Local This Christmas
Friday, 19 November 2021, 9:33 am | Buy NZ Made
Kiwi shoppers are urged to share the love this New Zealand Made Day, after one of the most testing periods ever for Kiwi retailers and manufacturers. New Zealand Made Day, on November 21, is the day Kiwis are encouraged to buy at least one locally ... More >>
