AgribusinessOIO rule changes affecting foreign farm salesJericho farm sale to a Kiwi is the result of OIO rule changes, says Minister10 Apr 05:59 AM
Business ReportsOIO changes send mixed messages to investorsIn 2017, the incoming Government issued a new ministerial directive letter to the OIO.28 Mar 04:00 PM
InvestmentHong Kong firm buys stake in NZ's Dominion SaltA 50 per cent stake in Dominion Salt Limited has been sold to a Hong Kong firm for $36.9m.31 Jan 04:08 AM
InvestmentThousands of hectares sold to foreignersThe largest deal was the sale of just over 33,550ha of rural land31 Jan 03:54 AM
Official Cash RateUDC lifts net profit by 5 per centUDC lifts annual net profit by 5 per cent $61.6 million.04 Dec 09:41 PM
BDBDInvestmentApproval for Opus International Consultants to be acquired by WSP GlobalCompany was waiting on regulatory sign-off before declaring takeover unconditional.26 Nov 10:50 PM
BDBDInvestmentUS investor could lose NZ wineryA US investor could lose his stake in Trinity Hill winery after pleading guilty to fraud.06 Apr 11:02 PM
InvestmentCitizen Thiel's rise in the Trump regimeBillionaire New Zealand citizen Peter Thiel has been reported to be President Trump's potential ambassador to Germany.25 Jan 06:46 PM
InvestmentSilver Fern and Shanghai Maling agree to delay dealSilver Fern Farms and Shanghai Maling have agreed in principle to extend the deadline for their joint venture.30 Jun 11:20 PM
New ZealandLittle: I will not apologise to ShewanLabour leader Andrew Little says he will not apologise to John Shewan for making false claims about the tax expert.28 Jun 01:13 AM
New ZealandForeign investors review a 'whitewash'Labour MP David Cunliffe has called review of "good character" test for foreign investors in New Zealand a 'whitewash' after it is given all-clear.24 Jun 03:51 AM
BDBDInvestmentSilver Fern on collision course with shareholdersTime is running out for the proposed tie-up between Silver Fern Farms and a major Chinese investor.19 Jun 10:59 PM
BDBDInvestmentLong-serving OIO head sidelinedDirector of the Overseas Investment Office, Annliese McClure, has effectively been sidelined by the appointment of a "new short-term deputy chief executive".12 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Can you influence decisions by throwing a bit of cash around?COMMENT: Are overseas investors currying favour with the Investment Office to ensure the approval of large land purchasers? Barry Soper looks at some recent examples.17 May 08:21 PM
New ZealandClaims over overseas investor brothersArgentine investors who were approved to buy a farm in NZ were allegedly investigated for a pollution incident which led to fatalities, claims Labour MP David Cunliffe.12 May 04:14 AM
New ZealandFee hike for foreign investor watchdogThe Government says it is hiking the fees for foreign investment applications to help the Overseas Investment Office keep a closer eye on investors.04 May 03:32 AM
InvestmentInvestors may be forced to sell $6m farmTwo Argentine investors could be forced to sell a $6 million New Zealand farm if they are found to have misled the Overseas Investment Office.03 May 05:59 AM
BDBDInvestmentOIO beefs up decision systemThe Overseas Investment Office is taking a harder line in rejecting applications that need more work.01 Apr 08:59 PM
InvestmentOne of NZ's smallest islands for saleNgarango Otainui lies in Auckland's Manukau Harbour and is only 5km from the airport.14 Feb 09:45 PM
BDBDInvestmentProbe into island sale fails to uncover evidenceA five-year investigation into the sale of Motukawaiti Island has failed to turn up enough evidence for the OIO to launch a prosecution.01 Feb 10:15 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: The Janus face of foreign investmentIf an investment fund started buying up NZ dairy farms and dairy factories and wanted to staff them with workers imported from low wage countries this should ring alarm bells, writes Peter Lyons.23 Sep 01:00 AM
TourismChinese buy Northland holiday parkThe Overseas Investment Office gave consent for Carrington Holiday Park Jade, owned by Guo Jie Gui, to buy the 2.5ha Whatuwhiwhi Holiday Park from its New Zealand owners.30 Apr 05:00 PM
InvestmentChinese interests gain consent to buy two Auckland islandsChinese interests snap up two islands linked to the mainland for $41.5m. They plan to use them for a $130.6m six-star luxury resort and native reserve.30 Jan 12:38 AM
