Business NZ has welcomed the Government’s decision on its support for the Buy NZ Made campaign.
“The idea behind the campaign was always to promote and celebrate New Zealand-based manufacturers providing New Zealand jobs, and it’s good news that that won’t be diluted,” said Business NZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly.
“New Zealand’s international success in design-based endeavours can only happen from a strong local manufacturing base. Our local manufacturers are heroes, surmounting the difficulties of a small domestic market and our huge distance from overseas markets. They deserve the promotion and support that the Buy NZ Made campaign provides.
“Recent debate has highlighted the fact that there are also top New Zealand companies producing or part-producing their products off-shore. Business NZ has always championed the outstanding contribution these companies make to New Zealand’s success and will continue to do so.”
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