New Zealand manufacturing activity eased from a 15-month high in November, while remaining in expansion for the 26th consecutive month, as production and new orders declined in the month.

Bank of New Zealand is watching dairy prices closely but has faith in farmers' ability to manage finances through dips in the commodities cycle, says chief executive Anthony Healy.

NZ Herald photographer Mark Mitchell recently travelled with a Bank of New Zealand delegation of exporters to Shanghai, Beijing and Xian. He recorded much of their time in China as they saw first-hand the opportunities and complexities of doing business in China.

As BNZ celebrates Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Stacey Morrison reflects on her own journey