# Government rejects aluminium industry's call for import protection

> New Zealand government denies aluminium industry's request for temporary import protection.
- Title: Government rejects aluminium industry's call for import…
- Summary: New Zealand government denies aluminium industry's request for temporary import protection. New Zealand government rejects aluminium industry's request for…
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- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/business/1869358/government-rejects-aluminium-industry-s-call-for-import-protection
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-12T22:56:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aluminium industry, import protection, new zealand government, aluminium extruders association, cameron brewer, mbie, safeguard measure, politics, news
## Government rejects aluminium industry's call
New Zealand government rejects aluminium industry's request for temporary import protection to shield from overseas competition.
## Industry seeks safeguard measure
Aluminium extruders association says refusal risks skilled jobs and critical industrial capability.
## Industry value and concerns
Industry produces $600 million worth of products for construction, transport, infrastructure, health and advanced manufacturing.
## Key takeaway

New Zealand government rejects aluminium industry's request for temporary import protection to shield from overseas competition.