Arnott’s builds factory

The maker of Timtams and Shapes is returning some of its production to New Zealand. Arnott’s Group is building amultimillion-dollar manufacturing facility in Avondale, West Auckland, that is set to open next year. Chief executive George Zoghbi said the group was proud of the move, after Otāhuhu factory closed in 1997. The announcement comes one year after it acquired local cracker company 180degrees.