BDBDEnergyMeridian may be floated in chunksThe Meridian Energy partial privatisation is so large it may have to be split in two, Prime Minister John Key says.27 May 05:42 AM
EnergyCompanies are 'mum & dad' investorsThe 113,000 so called "mum and dad" investors who bought Mighty River shares included companies, trusts and investment institutions, Treasury has confirmed.27 May 03:45 AM
OpinionEditorial: Put Meridian float on hold until doubts are resolvedNot much time has passed since the Government's Budget announcement that shares in Meridian Energy would be the next to be sold.26 May 05:30 PM
EnergyMRP shares went to just a few - GreensThe Green Party says that shares sold in the recent float of Mighty River Power went to only a small group of investors - and claims of widespread 'mum and dad' ownership are false.23 May 08:45 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Going on with asset sales risky businessWhat the assets are worth now depends on the future path of electricity prices and the effect that has on the company's cashflows, writes Brian Fallow.22 May 05:30 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail eyeing asset cashStruggling KiwiRail may soak up almost $600 million - or a tenth of the cash raised from partially privatising state-owned power companies, Budget documents reveal.22 May 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Tepid float frustrating for National's plansUnless National offers a better loyalty scheme there will be little incentive to apply for shares in Meridian and Genesis, writes John Armstrong.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey's $1b Solid Energy request in doubtNewly released papers raise fresh questions over Prime Minister John Key's claim that Solid Energy asked for $1 billion of taxpayers' money to fund its transformation into a massive resources company.21 May 05:30 PM
EnergyMeridian tougher to sellThe Government will have to bump up the sweeteners to get enough mum and dad investors to buy into Meridian Energy, an analyst says.20 May 05:30 PM
EnergyMighty shares dip below $2.50Shares in Mighty River Power ducked below their issue price for the first time since their debut on the NZX today before recovering ground near the close of business.20 May 04:44 AM
InvestmentInvestor morale jumpsAgainst a backdrop of rising share prices and a booming Auckland housing market, investor confidence reached its highest level.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHigh hopes for Meridian saleFinance Minister, Bill English, has high hopes that New Zealanders will buy into the partial float of Meridian Energy.19 May 12:22 AM
EnergyNo time wasted on Meridian saleThe Government will waste no time selling down Meridian Energy with Treasury officials expected to meet investment bankers on Monday.16 May 05:30 PM
EnergyGovt sets sights on MeridianMeridian Energy, New Zealand's biggest and most profitable power company, will be partially privatised later this year, Finance Minister Bill English confirmed in yesterday's Budget.16 May 05:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMighty River: Bonus shares for execsSenior executives of newly listed, state-controlled Mighty River Power are in line for shares in lieu of cash bonuses worth $1.2 million for the year to June 30.15 May 10:50 PM
AirlinesAnalysts bullish on partial sale of Air NZAnalysts at Macquarie say further details in today's Budget of a possible government sell-down of Air New Zealand could help push the airline's share price.15 May 05:30 PM
EnergyUBS tips Mighty River share price riseResearch firm UBS has placed a "buy" recommendation on Mighty River Power shares and a 12 month target price of $2.82.14 May 12:35 AM
New ZealandGovt wants more to take up future share offersEighty thousand first-time investors buying Mighty River Power shares is a good start, but hopefully more will take the opportunity to take up share offers in the future, the Government says.12 May 03:46 AM
EnergyInvestor buy in welcomedThe high number of first-time sharemarket investors buying into Mighty River Power bodes well for the capital markets, says the New Zealand Shareholders Association.09 May 05:30 PM
EnergyAll eyes on Mighty River share priceThe government will be keen to see Mighty River Power shares trade at a premium to its $2.50 issue price when it lists on the NZX today, fund managers say.09 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Govt must do better at promoting share salesEditorial: Naturally enough, the Government was keen to put the entire blame for what happened on "politicking" by Labour and the Greens.09 May 05:30 PM
BDBDSharesForeign MRP investors may be enticedMighty River Power stock may be in demand when it lists tomorrow from international buyers who are faced with low yields in their own markets.09 May 02:40 AM
Personal FinanceInvesting in shares: Part 4How long should I hold on to my shares? What are the most common mistakes made by first-time investors?08 May 09:00 PM
SharesMighty River price hit by power policyMighty River Power shares will cost $2.50 each, a price the Government says was hit by Labour and the Green's announcement of a controversial power policy.08 May 05:30 PM
