Gateway to the Australasian Steel and Metals Industry“New Zealand News about steel” refers to the latest and most relevant information and updates specifically related to the steel industry in New Zealand. This news coverage may include topics such as:
Steel Production: Updates on the production capacity and output of steel in New Zealand.
Steel Consumption: Information on the demand and utilization of steel in various sectors like construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Trade and Imports: Reports on steel imports and exports, including trade agreements and tariffs that may impact the steel market in New Zealand.
Industry Developments: Coverage of new projects, investments, and technological advancements in the steel sector.
Economic Impact: Insights into how the steel industry’s performance affects the overall economy of New Zealand.
Environmental Initiatives: News about sustainability efforts and regulations that may influence steel production practices.
Workforce and Employment: Updates on employment trends and workforce dynamics within the steel industry.
Steel Prices: Information on the pricing trends and factors affecting steel prices in New Zealand.
Industry Challenges: Reports on challenges faced by the steel sector, such as supply chain disruptions or changing market dynamics.
Future Outlook: Forecasts and predictions for the steel industry’s prospects in New Zealand based on ongoing developments and macroeconomic trends.
New Zealand News about steel aims to keep industry stakeholders, investors, policymakers, and the public well-informed about the latest happenings and trends in the steel sector within the country.
July 5, 2024 New Zealand News Decline In Home Consents Punishes Steel Industry The World Steel Association claims that 52% of all steel produced each year is used in the building and infrastructure sector. It stands to reason, therefore, that any significant downturn in the amount of home building taking place will result in less […]
June 6, 2024 New Zealand News What The Government Promises, Reality Checks Seldom does a Treasurer predict that his/her budget will produce a bleaker future: and the Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, duly followed suit last week when handing down her budget. Indeed, she mainly highlighted the tax relief of up to $102 per fortnight […]
May 6, 2024 New Zealand News Uneasy Stand-off Distracts From Fletcher´s LowCO Success A widely reported proposal to axe jobs at Easysteel, a subsidiary of Fletcher Building, has cast a shadow over the official launch of Fletcher Living´s innovative residential project, LowCO. The aim of the LowCO project is to significantly reduce carbon emissions in […]
April 5, 2024 New Zealand News All Change At The Top Of Fletcher Building In further news on the transition process at Fletcher Building, Nick Traber was due to assume the role of acting CEO of the company, effective from March 29. He will hold that position for an interim period until a permanent CEO […]
March 6, 2024 New Zealand News Steel Industry Challenged As Economy Cools The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept interest rates steady at its February 28 policy meeting. Just as well, because the recent 12 months of rising rates has cooled the New Zealand economy something fierce. Clear evidence of this can be found in […]
February 7, 2024 New Zealand News Fall In Housing Consents Bodes Poorly For Steel Industry Falling inflation and the likelihood of interest rate cuts later this year will both be welcomed by the overall New Zealand economy. However, the anti-inflation measures taken during 2023 are now having their full and adverse effect on the steel […]
January 5, 2024 New Zealand News Chill Wind Of Economic Reality To Blow Through 2024 At the very beginning of a new year, it is normal to wonder what lies ahead. How will my personal life and business life fare as the year progresses? To know the answer, people often look to predictions by so-called […]
December 6, 2023 New Zealand News RBNZ Awaits The Evidence Everyone Else Can See The encouraging news for the steel industry and New Zealand´s business community at large is that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) held its official cash rate steady at 5.5% last week, rather than raising it. The bad news is […]
November 6, 2023 New Zealand News SCNZ´s 2023 Excellence In Steel Awards Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) distributed its annual awards in Queenstown in late October at an event attended by more than 200 structural steel industry leaders and specialists. The awards showcased the sector’s commitment to innovation, best practice and collaboration. The SCNZ´s charter […]
October 6, 2023 New Zealand News Housing Down…..Hipkins Next? The opinion poll lead that Christopher Luxon currently enjoys over Chris Hipkins as preferred prime minister suggests there will be a change in government after October 14. And while the role that Winston Peters may play in any eventual coalition remains to be seen, one thing […]
