Govt operating deficit smaller than expected, MRP float beats forecast Corporate tax take again beats expectations | Cash balance bolstered by a more successful float of Mighty River Power than anticipated. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 Treasurycrown accountsMighty river powerBudget Economic and Fiscal UpdateFergus Welsh
Mighty River Power raises $100m in wholesale bond issues to repay debt The bonds are part of a refinancing programme and the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 bondsMighty river powerstate-owned enterprise
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Flaws in Labour’s 'Nazi' card, Queenstown’s convention centre wars, another possible tech listing and look who's penning Meridian research Labour's lurch to the left will get a firm shove in the coming month. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 PropertyPoliticsAdam FeeleyDavid CunliffeQueenstownNBR Rich ListAbano HealthcareMighty river powerChorusLabour PartyPaul BrislenMeridianultrafast broadbandRemarkables ParkMixed ownership modelstate-owned assetsArcher CapitalNational Business ReviewNeville BennettNZICATrevor JanesHuljich familyResults.comWynne GodfreyTelecommunications Users’ Association
Queenstown Hilton sold to Chinese, Countdown warned against ‘underarm,’ plasterboard claims challenged and taxman slams door Secretive hedge fund sells luxurious resort hotel to Chinese interests Wed, 11 Jul 2018 PropertyWoolworthsFairfaxLabourMeridian EnergyFletcher BuildingtradeQueenstownConstructionTrade MeAPNGoodman FielderPlan BNew Zealand HeraldIndiaUBSMighty river powerinland revenueCountdownTreasury Wine EstatesKim CampbellNational Business ReviewDavid ClarkBusinessDeskEmployers and Manufacturers AssociationJacqueline Rowarthpaper pointerPacific Alliance GroupHilton WorldwideIan ForresterBharatiya Janata Party
Maori Council to challenge MRP sale through the courts The government "is acting illegally in proceeding to sell the shares" before establishing what prior rights Maori have. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 High Courtdonna hallMighty river powerwater rightsMaori CouncilBusinessDesk
Maori director of Mighty River Power resigns MRP loses one of two Maori directors in what appears to be fallout from opposition to the government's plans to partially privatise state-owned power companies. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 Mighty river powerParekawhia McLeanWaikato RiverBuasinessDesk
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Supreme Court to ignore govt deadline on water rights decision A decision by next Monday on the Maori Council's appeal to halt partial privatisation of Mighty River Power may not be met. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 law and courtsMighty river powerprivatisationMaori CouncilBusinessDeskstate-owned enterprise
Premium Soaring Treaty industry costs will gobble up asset sales – academic A senior academic has accused the government of misleading New Zealanders over its asset sales programme. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 PoliticsTreaty of WaitangiMighty river powerMaori CouncilDr Roger Bowden