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The hidden maths behind the Government’s $40m events strategy
Govt concerts and a $780,000 project & tool that tallies benefits (works on weddings too).
Officials opposed $60m Fletcher grant before ministers approved it
Four government agencies feared help for Fletcher would prompt other firms to seek aid.
Sand Safaris owes $2m, grim outlook for creditors, including MBIE
Director links tourist death reparations to company liquidation.
Government risks $21.5m on gas explorer still seeking $50m
EnZed Energy was only formed last year and is a tiny, Adelaide-based company.
ACC paid former boss $160,630 to leave three months early
ACC chairwoman Jan Dawson refused to explain why it shelled out to move the CEO on early.
'Extremely difficult, costly and risky': Foodstuffs split
ANALYSIS: Structural break-ups are very rare; that specificity makes wider chill unlikely.
'Another form of consolidation': Foodstuffs combines wholesale businesses
Retailers and the Greens fear the wholesale deal will reduce competition.
Gas Security Fund may subsidise projects companies would otherwise fund themselves, minister confirms
Unclear if $23.5m loan to Todd Energy will help boost gas supply.
'All talk and no delivery': Budget adds 1300 public service jobs annually
That is despite the Government’s plan to cut nearly 9000 public service roles.
NZ's largest build-to-rent developer targets golden visa money
Golden visa investors could fund Simplicity Living rental projects.
The Kiwi who polices where billions in golden visa funds flow
Questions remain over how golden visa money is used in property deals.
Outside the rules? Critics question 'golden visa'-backed property loans
Invest NZ has issued fresh guidance after concerns raised over property investments.
'Rough combo': Powerco profits rise as prices hit consumers
Powerco's profit rose 348%, but derivatives drove much of the increase.
Privatising healthcare: Govt spends $300m on first long-term contracts with private hospitals
Critics warn the deals could drain staff and training from public hospitals.
Invest NZ ditches golden visa roadshows, cuts overseas staff
There are fears a drop in applicant numbers could mean funds can't cover withdrawals.
'Making good progress': ACC chief plumps turnaround as disputes jump
Reviews of denied claims jumped 20% in the past 12 months.
Seymour’s former chief of staff joins supermarket corporate affairs firm
ANALYSIS: Andrew Ketels has joined Sherson Willis.
ACC’s recovery collides with a wave of client disputes
Staff numbers have climbed 25% since 2023 as the turnaround effort expands.
'Record run': Macraes gold mine celebrates milestone as price soars
Since 2019, the mine has returned $54m in royalties and $99.7m in tax.
'Emissions leakage': The hidden flaw driving NZ industry offshore
ANALYSIS: Govt handout follows rising costs under New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme.
Crackdown on India-linked crime casts shadow over NZ trade and visa ties
The FBI probe links India-linked gangs to killings, extortion and drugs.
Tax settings risk undermining Government’s golden visa success
Experts warn visa fund exits from 2028 could pose liquidity and reputational risks.
Govt commits up to $50m in loans to refine critical minerals
Some $150m remains unspoken for in the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure Fund.
Public cash, private gains: How open should government loans be?
OPINION: Why is MBIE refusing to release regional development loan terms?
Power players: Who owns your family doctor
Ngāi Tahu and other iwi investors will lift their stakes and gain Tend board seats.
Growing like a weed: Ora Pharm buys Helius out of administration
The Ora Pharm CEO says the Helius buy will supercharge cannabis production and exports.
'Too risky': Are charities missing out under the Golden Visa scheme?
Philanthropy has been an option for Golden Visa investors for a year, but attracted $0.
Two cheers for $21m of diesel storage; Government looks good, Channel's well paid, but what about taxpayers?
OPINION: MBIE says Channel was the only firm able to meet the urgent diesel storage needs.
'A sledgehammer': Charities blast new $33k cap on donation tax credits
Charities warn the move will cut large donations and shrink community help.
Moana Pasifika collapse leaves $8m debt, taxpayer loan unlikely to be repaid
Around 70 players and staff are among the creditors listed in the report.
'Competition pressure not increasing': Watchdog warns supermarkets still too strong
The report warns food price pressures could worsen in 2026 amid global tension.