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10.09.202622:30:00UTC+00New Zealand Manufacturing Momentum Eases as Business NZ PMI Slips in August

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector showed a modest loss of momentum in August, with the Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) easing to 53.1, down from 54.3 in July 2026. The latest reading, updated on 10 September 2026, indicates that while the sector remains in expansionary territory, growth has moderated.

The August 2026 figure suggests that activity is still improving overall, as PMI readings above 50 signal expansion. However, the decline from July’s level points to a softer pace of growth heading into the latter part of the year, potentially reflecting more cautious business conditions or emerging demand headwinds. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases closely to assess whether this slowdown is temporary or the beginning of a more sustained cooling in New Zealand’s manufacturing outlook.

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