New ZealandCouncillors divided over sale of squareAuckland councillors are divided on the privatisation of Queen Elizabeth Square in downtown Auckland, but voted 14-7 today to approve in principle the disposal of the land worth upwards of $60 million to Precinct Properties.15 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandCity square could be soldAuckland councillors will tomorrow consider the privatisation of Queen Elizabeth Square in downtown Auckland for a mall.14 May 02:16 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Govt's selldown - marks out of 10The National Government's asset sale programme is complete but the debate about the process just won't go away.21 Apr 09:30 PM
BDBDEnergyGenesis shares end first day up 17pcShares in Genesis Energy closed up 26c to $1.81 after the first day of trading.17 Apr 07:00 AM
OpinionGreg Fraser: Genesis floats amid volatile marketFor the Govt calmer international waters would have been preferable for a big float like Genesis, particularly as so many small investors have been encouraged to take part, writes Greg Fraser.16 Apr 11:18 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Control of prices major poll issuePrices and who controls them is already an issue for this year's election, writes Fran O'Sullivan. The "market rules OK?" is not the kind of slogan that opposition parties are chanting.08 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyInvestors flock to Genesis sell-offIntense investor interest in the upcoming float of Genesis Energy is forcing a heavy scaling back of broker and institutional share allocations well before the April 14 deadline.04 Apr 03:15 PM
BDBDEnergyGenesis shares worth more - researchFive research reports into the value of Genesis Energy shares have been released by the NZX this morning. Read them all here.30 Mar 10:20 PM
EnergyGovt meets asset sales targetPricing for the Genesis Energy share offer means the Govt's controversial partial asset sales programme will just make it over the line for the revised $4.6b to $5b target set after Solid Energy was taken off the block.28 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyTreasury wanted more 'Mum and Dad' SOE investorsThe Treasury would have liked more "Mum and Dad" small investors to have bought shares in electricity generators Mighty River Power and Meridian Energy.26 Mar 08:30 PM
EnergyGenesis Energy pricing strongThe share price for Genesis Energy will likely be set in the mid to upper end of its range in light of the Government's decision to sell up to the full 49 per cent, say analysts.26 Mar 03:15 PM
BDBDEnergyConfidence shown in Genesis selldownThe government will sell 49 per cent of Genesis Energy after feedback from institutions and brokers gave it confidence it didn't need to reduce the size of the selldown.26 Mar 12:10 AM
EnergyGenesis no 'ugly duckling'Genesis Energy chief executive Albert Brantley, speaking at the launch of the Genesis Energy offer, complained about the company being labelled the "ugly duckling".23 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Treasury finally gets it right with Genesis IPOThe Treasury has finally developed a fair and widely accepted process for the Genesis Energy IPO, writes Brian Gaynor.21 Mar 03:15 PM
Energy$29 million bill for listing GenesisGenesis Energy could end up being the most costly sale in the Government's partial privatisation programme as a proportion of its proceeds.16 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyShare bonus for Genesis floatShares in state-owned power generator and retailer Genesis Energy will be priced in a $1.35 to $1.65 range and include a one-for-15 loyalty bonus share offer as a sweetener.13 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyGenesis float details revealedThe Government says shares in Genesis Energy will be priced in a $1.35 to $1.65 range and would include a loyalty bonus share offer.13 Mar 02:28 AM
EnergyGenesis float bonus plan news todayFull details of the Genesis Energy float will be released today including the price range for the shares, a bonus share scheme and the timetable for its sharemarket listing.12 Mar 04:30 PM
Energy2.4% rise in power price disputedThe average power bill for a family of four will rise by 2.4 per cent this year, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges said yesterday.12 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyMorningstar values Genesis EnergyIndependent research house Morningstar has valued state-owned Genesis Energy at around $1.69 billion to $1.89 billion in total, or about $3.25 to $3.50 a share.02 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyGenesis a tough sell: expertsThe Govt's move to set the share price for the Genesis Energy float before retail investors have to pay up has won approval from an investment expert.26 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDoor open to downsized Genesis saleThe Government may end up selling as little as 30 per cent of Genesis Energy over the next month.26 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyGenesis float unusual but makes senseThe structure of the Genesis Energy float is unusual but makes sense given the complexities of the company, says one investment banker.26 Feb 04:20 AM
EnergyGenesis float details due todayThe sharemarket float of Genesis Energy - the details of which are due out today - is likely to proceed along standard lines.25 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyPM - Genesis last asset saleThe National Government's flagship partial asset sales policy will end in the next month with the sale of Genesis Energy, said John Key.24 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyGenesis float next monthJohn Key has confirmed the partial privatisation of Genesis Energy will begin soon but has underlined the sale will be the last one under a National Government.24 Feb 03:53 AM
BDBDEnergyMeridian earnings beat forecastNewly NZX-listed Meridian Energy beat its prospectus forecast for earnings thanks to high inflows to hydro lakes.18 Feb 08:00 PM
EnergyPM defends $30m payout to Rio TintoPrime Minister John Key has defended his Government's $30 million payout to the owners of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter after the Greens and Labour said parent company Rio Tinto's US$3.7 billion profit showed the payment was unjustified.14 Feb 04:00 AM
EnergyNZ taxpayers aid Rio Tinto profit bumpProfits are up 10pc at world mining giant Rio Tinto - in a year where NZ taxpayers paid the company $30m to keep the Tiwai Pt smelter open.13 Feb 07:45 PM
