National Business Review
January 2025
Brewing industry calls for alcohol excise tax revisions
Minorities force fresh look at Rural Equities takeover price
The Cushing family’s takeover of farm investment company Rural Equities has taken a twist, with a group of small shareholders forcing a fresh look at the offer price
Govt adds gold and coal to critical minerals list
Disagreement over Coalition Government’s new emissions target
The Government has announced its new climate change commitments
No survivors from US plane crash; ECB trims interest rate
Being AI chair Andy Higgs calls it quits
Decision to reissue carpet proposals a ‘step in right direction’
Kāinga Ora's decision to reissue carpet requests for proposals (RFPs) in social housing has been welcomed by the wool industry
Angels fear outcome of FMA wholesale investor eligibility test
Angels fear outcome of FMA wholesale investor eligibility test
Be-leave-ing AI, NZME questions, council fires, Du Voltaire
Fed holds interest rates; 30 killed in Indian stampede
Green light given to New Zealand’s largest solar farm
UK energy firm Harmony Energy and First Renewables are investing in a $250m farm in the Waikato that will generate 280 GWh of electricity annually
Fonterra to end Todd Corp gas deals in 2026
The Government's plan for boosting economic growth
When John Key became Prime Minister at the end of 2008, he was keen on lifting New Zealand’s economic growth as the country had already slipped into recession under the shadow of the global financial crisis
Aussie CPI at 2.4% puts rate cuts into play
Prices for electricity, automotive fuel and new houses were the main factors in falling inflation
Kiwi consultant to head billionaire’s global business portfolio
New Zealand business consultant Shane Green has been tasked with overhauling the sports and hospitality operations of Kiwi-American billionaire Bill Foley
Growth outlook to remain low for the next three years, says RBNZ
The Government's plan for 2025 is 'Going for Growth' to improve the underlying economic outlook
Struggling Star starts fire sale to avert collapse
Banking sector won't change without a major reset, MPs told
The Finance and Expenditure Select Committee has heard more submissions today into its inquiry into banking competition and rural