by Warren Head | Dec 23, 2025 | Business, Commodities, Economy
OceanaGold’s major mining project, Waihi North, was consented through the fast –track process to expand operations until 2043 through the Fast-track process Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said the Waihi North mining project is “a nationally significant...
by Warren Head | Dec 22, 2025 | Business, Commodities, Economy, Free, Latest News
22.12.25 The New Zealand Forest Owners Association welcomed the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and India, which eliminates tariffs on over 95% of forestry and wood exports to Indian consumers, The FTA offers new opportunities for Kiwi forest owners...
by Warren Head | Dec 22, 2025 | Business, Economy, Free
22.12.25 Zespri welcomes the conclusion of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a new era in the relationship and unlocking an enormous opportunity for kiwifruit. Under the agreement and in a first for India, New Zealand growers will see the...
by Warren Head | Apr 7, 2025 | Business, Economy, Free
7.4.25 The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) reacted with deep disappointment to the US move to add an additional 10% ad valorem tariff on New Zealand exports. NZIBF executive director Stephen Jacobi said “These additional so-called “reciprocal” tariffs...
by Warren Head | Feb 12, 2025 | Business, Companies, Free, Latest News
12.2.25 The Auckland based trading bank ASB has reported a cash net profit after tax (NPAT) of $716 million for the six months to 31 December 2024, an increase of 1% on the prior comparative period, as the economy moves towards recovery. Statutory NPAT is $763...
by Warren Head | Jan 23, 2025 | Business, Economy, Latest News
23.1.25 Contact Energy has entered into a contract with OMV for the supply of natural gas from the Pohokura field from January 2026 to December 2032. The contract remains conditional upon the receipt of the consent of the Minister given under section 41B of the...
