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13.08.202622:30:00UTC+00New Zealand Manufacturing Momentum Cools as Business NZ PMI Slips in July

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector lost some steam in July 2026, with the Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) easing to 54.3 from June’s robust 59.7. The latest reading, updated on 13 August 2026, points to continued expansion in the sector, albeit at a noticeably slower pace.

While a PMI above 50 still signals growth in manufacturing activity, the decline from June suggests that the strong momentum seen at the end of the second quarter has moderated. The July figure may indicate emerging headwinds for producers or a normalisation following an unusually strong performance in June. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases closely to determine whether this slowdown marks the start of a broader cooling trend in New Zealand’s manufacturing economy or a temporary pause after recent gains.

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