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Political comments, conflicts raised before Stobo got FMA gig

Emails released under the OIA show Mbie staff were unsure of the status of chair-elect's financial interests the night before his appointment was announced.

Hamish McNicol Thu, 05 Mar 2026

General Business

Craig Stobo allegations first raised by fellow FMA board members

General Business

Commerce Minister, FMA, delay Stobo answers

General Business

‘No comment’ on FMA rumours about Stobo investigation

General Business

FMA chair Craig Stobo steps down as MBIE launches investigation

Politics

Clashes over Māori chapter in NZ-EU free trade deal

Morning Brew

China caution over US Treasuries; Takaichi targets fiscal policy

And Australia’s maritime safety regulator is investigating allegations that workers on a luxury cruise line were forced to live in overcrowded conditions below deck, earning as little as A$2.50 an hour.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 10 Feb 2026

General Business

Loss worsens for leading wine exporter Constellation Brands NZ

The owner of premium wine brand Kim Crawford reported a $42.9m loss for the year.

Kate McVicar Tue, 10 Feb 2026

General Business

FMG pays $2.1m penalty for fair dealing breaches

The rural insurance company admitted its failures and paid back over-charged customers.

NBR Staff Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Your Business

Mike Pero: ‘Bugger, I’ll have to do it myself’

The ‘reluctant’ entrepreneur reflects on becoming the name and face of his companies.

Kate McVicar Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Market Outlook

Skellerup kicks off domestic reporting season

The industrial product maker has been at the ‘epicentre’ of Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.

Nicholas Pointon Mon, 09 Feb 2026

General Business

Former NBR Rich Lister given exemption after director ban

Danny Chan copped a three-year ban in January after his mismanagement was found to have contributed to the failure of MicroGem NZ.

Nicholas Pointon Mon, 09 Feb 2026

General Business

Cannasouth asset sale insufficient to repay secured noteholders

Liquidators of another part of the group are disputing asset sales and related party loans.

Fiona Rotherham Thu, 05 Feb 2026

General Business

Oravida wants to tap into Chinese lux hotels

NBR Rich Lister’s company is splashing out on aluminium bottles and solar power, aiming to ‘get in the door’ of high-end Chinese hotels and fine dining.