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Cook Strait ferry service: Who's really paying?
Independent operator says billions could be blown at both ends of strait.
Everyday Kiwis offered a piece of the craft whisky boom investment action
Got a spare $1600? It'll buy a stake in the global craft whisky boom, Kiwi style.
Economic crunch reflected in Port of Auckland latest financial report
But port confident of delivering its budget and financial targets for FY24.
Fast-track bill: Shane Jones fires up over 'Nimbys' hobbling the economy
Aquaculture projects will be among the first in line for consents.
Kiwi pet fencing tech keeping wolves out of Europe backyards now on NZ shop shelves
The electric fence inventor is making its debut in the home consumer market.
What NZ wine buyers are revealing and which country drinks the most wine
More wine buyers are women and more are also buying beer.
Maersk takes aim at NZ port berthing slot availability and productivity
The shipping giant says the efficiency of its ocean network is affected; ports respond.
Freight and infrastructure sectors give verdict on Govt's transport network plans
But Mainfreight boss Don Braid is concerned about a policy silence regarding rail.
Zespri brand rides high in US, faces more rivals in Europe
Big potential in both markets as sales top $1 billion last season.
Shipping costs rise again as Red Sea, Panama Canal ills disrupt
Twin canal crises still loom as NZ supply chain urged to get its own house in order.
'Time's up': Major export gateway Port of Tauranga runs out of container berth space
No room left to take on new shipping services.
Seeka feels lash of 2023 weather with $14.5m net loss
Prospects now look brighter as improved growing conditions signal record kiwifruit crops.
Kiwifruit industry ticks Zespri plans to boost growers' shares investment
Industry alignment of growers and shareholders seen as major challenge ahead.
Trinity Lands CEO Peter McBride to exit job for directorial role
Year of changes for Fonterra's chair on heels of new Sydney Markets' appointment.
Port of Tauranga faces challenge of wars, economic malaise
Lower dairy and kiwifruit volumes and lower consumer appetite for imports take toll.
Zespri starts global search for new CEO but eyes a New Zealand base this time
Global marketer also reports record grower returns forecast for this season.
Port of Auckland improves half-year return to city, lifts container tally
Half-year looks up, imports and exports improve.
Turbo-boost for NZ cold supply chain with Maersk $150m investment at Ruakura
The 18,000 sq m facility showcases the latest in cold store capability and design.
Foley Wines' rescue of Toast Martinborough festival 'for the community'
The financially-endangered festival attracts more than 7000 wine and food lovers.
US closely eyeing NZ while taking temperature of dairy markets this year
US Dairy Export Council expects NZ won’t be as 'aggressive' on price as in 2023.
East Coast's forestry nightmare: One year after Cyclone Gabrielle
More than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.
Kiwifruit exports in growth mode again after tough two years
Global marketer Zespri has growth in its sights again.
New Zealand stymies US dairy export growth in tough year
Higher NZ production and market tactics factors in US dairy export decline.
Zespri's next big challenge: Kiwifruit growers' sinking appetite for share ownership
The valuable kiwifruit export industry is recovering its mojo after a gruelling two years.
A berry good time to go: Zespri CEO on NZ industry, and his new US job
The "right opportunity" came up as NZ kiwifruit industry recovers its export mojo.
Zespri boss Dan Mathieson leaving for job with global berry giant
The CEO of seven years will stay to oversee the new season's export sales.
Dairy sector upbeat as demand remains 'biggest unknown'
New Zealand stands to gain from rivals' falling ingredients volumes.
New Kiwi head of top global wine body stamps his mark in first days on job
Aucklander sets pace as influential sector body starts its second century.
Summer questions: Mark Cairns on trusting your gut
Could we get some relief from a slowing economy and slow speed limits?
Zespri flags major lost opportunity for SunGold kiwifruit
Loosening Northern Hemisphere SunGold growing limit on the agenda.
Zespri's near-monopoly export status pays off for $3 billion industry, says new report
Monopsonies are considered technically inefficient - not so Zespri, says Berl.
Zespri sales hit $1 billion in Asia-Pacific
Kiwifruit exporter says focus on maximising value after string of major challenges.
Fearful Cook Strait freight transport sector asks what next for $15b-a-year cargo route?
Ferry project debacle another case of NZ's poor attention to infrastructure, says sector.
Zespri reducing SunGold kiwifruit growing licences next year
No red kiwifruit licences offered as industry takes stock of the new variety.
What's the future of the $5 billion fishing industry?
Fiercely competitive sector eyes consolidation and collaboration to endure.
Is Shane Jones the 'champion' the fishing industry wished for?
Fishing policy a trade-off says Jones, but misinformation is in his gunsights.
Port of Tauranga gets partial green light from Environment Court for expansion project
Stage 1 involves constructing 285 metres of additional berth.
'Bring it on' says market to possible big Port of Tauranga shares sale by council
Bay of Plenty council's big stake makes port shares harder to buy.
Fruit processing tech under threat along with jobs in company shake-up
Will Tomra take out services and maintenance to fruit export sector?
Major Port of Tauranga shareholding soon on the block?
Bay of Plenty council eyes value of shareholding.
Shane Jones takes aim at hapū over Port of Tauranga's expansion roadblock
The port is still awaiting an Environment Court decision regarding its expansion plan.
Era of low interest rates over, says private equity investor
Half of fixed mortgages being repriced and corporate loans still to be adjusted.
Zespri says leap in kiwifruit volumes to weaker China market next year 'a big task'
Greater China sales please this season, but next year will be challenging.
Questions swirl around Sanford’s board again
Watchdog says risk small investors caught in crossfire between large, wealthy groups.
Watchdog: Fonterra must show farmers bang for buck on emissions demand
Rationale and returns for farmers under scrutiny as target sinks in.
Zespri brightens forecasts for kiwifruit orchard returns, own earnings
Kiwifruit exporter also announces US$2m contestable innovation fund.
What is Ngāi Tahu’s game plan for the Sanford fishing company?
Director churn and an interim CEO pick raises questions about the iwi's agenda.
Sanford has highest revenue result in five years
Sanford's focus on three areas, as result follows two director departure announcements.
Sanford director departures in 'very different circumstances' - chairman
Sanford remains in compliance with NZX listing rules, says Sir Rob McLeod.
Sanford directors jump ship, one cites shareholder actions
And a question emerges over a director's role as the interim CEO.
Farmers say a 30pc on-farm emissions cut do-able - with Fonterra’s help
Fonterra called on to use its scale to support farm target pursuit.
Fonterra's board to shrink next year after green light from shareholders
The meeting covered a lot of ground, farmers at times testy with the NZ giant's leaders.
Fonterra quashes speculation, says clean-up needed to secure export markets
'Even bigger elephant to eat' as Fonterra confronts key issues.
Fonterra wants 30 per cent emissions reduction across farms
Collective farm target is response to growing sustainability obligations and demands.
Mainfreight has post-pandemic freight frenzy hangover
The company's sinking lid means it has 500 fewer employees since March.
Under wraps: Report on Zespri's export dominance for growers' eyes only
Grower body says "communication" of the report's findings has yet to be decided.
Supermarket heavyweight Foodstuffs plans merger, strong reaction expected
The New World and Pak'nSave operator is to apply to the Commerce Commission by Christmas.
Busy year cements Craigmore's claim of being NZ's largest diversified rural investor
Big planting year takes horticulture to 37 per cent of asset portfolio.
Big agenda and some sticky issues ahead for Fonterra's annual meeting
There will be plenty for shareholders to chew over.
Another wave of economic threat looms for NZ businesses
Food, retail and agriculture sector insolvencies rise sharply, according to new report.
Fonterra gets black marks for transparency in shareholder watchdog annual report
Fonterra taken to task about a recent rash of new investments.
Heavy scrutiny ahead for Fonterra's planned big spend on 'growth' projects
Fonterra is forecasting annual capital expenditure of more than $1 billion up to FY30.
Slump in container volumes dampens Port of Tauranga earnings outlook
Annual shareholders' meeting hears of rough seas in economic downturn.
Fonterra science optimistic about finding cow methane reduction biotool - CEO
The innovation could potentially switch off methane production in cows.
Frustration grows over long wait for Environment Court word on Port of Tauranga's growth bid
New Zealand has unacceptable consenting challenges, says Infrastructure NZ.
Call on new government to tackle $200 billion infrastructure investment abyss
The sector says a new report highlights the instability of the project pipeline.
India-NZ trade to muscle up under new National-led govt - business council
India's successful moon landing showcased some of what New Zealand can offer.
Port of Auckland efficiency scorned by users hit with price rises and charges
Every price rise erodes NZ Inc's international competitiveness, say cargo owners.
Ratepayers the winners in Auckland port user price hikes, says Mayor Wayne Brown
There's now pressure on the port to deliver bang for the bucks regarding efficiency.
Holy ship! Businesses using Port of Auckland face price hike
Hundreds of businesses face new, and increased, charges in the new year.
Coromandel’s plea: No, we’re not closed, so come and see us
Income-starved holiday hub will need more than prayers for a good summer.
Mainfreight weighs up risk and opportunities in first climate risk report
The transport company was now considering 'applicable emission targets for the group'.
China a bright sales spot for New Zealand kiwifruit this season
New Zealand season draws to an early close with "steady lift" in world sales.
Govt to progress big changes to dairy export quota allocation system
Sheep and dairy goat milk exporters will get a look in for the first time.
Record earnings put cream on payout for Tatua dairy farmers
Tatua farmer payout again envy of $24 billion dairy industry.
Bumper Zespri gold fruit harvest set for Northern Hemisphere
Contracted growers bounce back from tough 2022 weather conditions.
Fonterra shareholder farm numbers tumble, but milk market share is king
Watchdog says it's more important that Fonterra is the processor of choice.