2023 New Zealand Advanced Manufacturing Report

Advanced manufacturing is a critical engine of Aotearoa New Zealand’s long-term prosperity, making a vibrant contribution to the nation’s economy. However, this industry is undergoing a historically significant transformation worldwide. The country’s leading and most aspirational firms are deploying Industry 4.0 technologies to overcome geography, game global supply chains, improve competitiveness, and reduce carbon emissions. Recent global events have had a substantial impact on the pace and scope of the fourth industrial revolution in NZ and the manufacturing sector’s role in the national economy – with mixed results.