SUBMISSIONS

July 21, 2025

submissions

Protecting local manufacturing as we negotiate India FTA

As New Zealand negotiates of a free trade agreement with India, it’s critical to ensure local manufacturing is protected from the impacts of changing geopolitical and internal economic conditions of…

April 3, 2025

submissions

Draft Government Procurement Rules need work

We support the review of the Government Rules of Procurement and the Government’s intent to make it easier for New Zealand business to win government contracts. However, the draft rules…

March 12, 2025

submissions

Green trade deals must incentivise low-carbon circularity

Our members lead the world in low-carbon, circular, aluminium extrusions and fabrication. As such, ALENZ has recently embraced the opportunity to provide input into the Trade and Economic Group of…

March 12, 2025

submissions

Tight limits needed on proposed gas charge reset

The Commerce Commission is commencing a review of gas pipeline charges, which is of key importance to our members as significant gas users. Given the significant recent costs increases, ALENZ would…

December 24, 2024

submissions

Removing barriers to overseas building products

Our members share government’s aim of delivering more affordable housing, which performs well. We are also mindful that the building and construction sector needs to get it right first time to…

August 2, 2024

submissions

New Zealand now lacks commitment to emissions reductions targets

ALENZ is concerned that under the current coalition Government, New Zealand now lacks a consistent and collaborative commitment to meeting our 2030 and 2050 emissions reductions target. In our submission…

November 30, 2023

submissions

ALENZ congratulates Andrew Bayly on his appointment as Manufacturing Minister

The Aluminium Extruders Association of New Zealand (ALENZ) welcomes your appointment as a key Minister in the Coalition government, who can enable New Zealand manufacturing to continue to grow and…

November 2, 2023

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Ongoing security of energy supply and stability in energy pricing is a basic requisite for the future of manufacturing

The Aluminium Extruders of New Zealand (ALENZ members) are no exception. Our members provide high-value jobs in our regions. For example, ALENZ members in Waikato directly provide employment for over…

November 28, 2021

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Circularity key to low-emissions future

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved productivity with less impact on the environment. That is what Aotearoa New Zealand wants and the circular economy is central to getting there. Let’s…

November 4, 2021

submissions

An industry-led approach to achieving zero emissions

Achieving zero emissions from New Zealand’s buildings and to transition to a circular economy is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges the construction sector will face in the next three…
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