by Warren Head | Dec 23, 2025 | Commodities
23.12.25 The precious metals index continued to advance in November, though at a moderate rate. The index rose by 0.9%, m-o-m, supported by gains in gold and silver prices, though a decline in platinum prices over the period partially offset gains. The index...
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 | Commodities, Economy, Latest News
22.12.25 The India-NZ Free Trade Agreement unleashes huge potential for our New Zealand exporters to the world’s largest country. New Zealand will have duty-free access for a large kiwifruit quota – nearly four times the current exports - with a 50 per cent tariff...
by Warren Head | Jun 10, 2025 | Commodities
10.6.25 New Zealand’s red meat sector out-performance was evident in April with overall exports worth $1.21 billion, according to the Meat Industry Association. This represented an impressive 34% boost year-on-year, and was driven by growth in almost all major...
by Warren Head | May 15, 2025 | Commodities
15.5.25 Favourable supply and demand fundamentals should continue to support commodity prices over the coming year, say Westpac economists. The big unknown is how higher tariffs imposed globally may impact these prices over time. Westpac’s forecast for this season’s...
