OIO greenlights A2's Mataura Valley Milk purchase
Primary Sector

OIO greenlights A2's Mataura Valley Milk purchase

Late last year the company announced it would buy the stake for $268.5 million, based on an enterprise value of about $385m.

Rebecca Howard 05 Jul 2021
Zespri plan to combat illegal kiwifruit in China knocked back
Primary Sector

Zespri plan to combat illegal kiwifruit in China knocked back

Zespri had proposed an orchard monitoring, procurement and sales and marketing trial over one season. 

Rebecca Howard 02 Jul 2021
Govt launches inquiry into use of migrant labour in fishing sector
Primary Sector

Govt launches inquiry into use of migrant labour in fishing sector

The goal is to transition away from reliance on migrant labour and attract more Kiwis into rewarding jobs in seafood sector. 

Rebecca Howard 02 Jul 2021
Meat Industry lobbying for halal butcher visas
Primary Sector

Meat Industry lobbying for halal butcher visas

Halal certified exports are worth around $3.3 billion a year. 

Rebecca Howard 01 Jul 2021