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United States tariffs: NZ's hit could have been a lot worse
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United States tariffs: NZ's hit could have been a lot worse

Open Country's boss believes NZ needs to “keep our noses clean" going forward.

Primary sector exporters digesting US tariffs’ impact
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Primary sector exporters digesting US tariffs’ impact

The 10% tariff will take effect on April 5.

Riley Kennedy 03 Apr 2025
Synlait confident it has enough milk for next two seasons
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Synlait confident it has enough milk for next two seasons

Farmers had until Monday to withdraw their cease notices.

Riley Kennedy 03 Apr 2025
Mainland registered as Fonterra moves closer to divestment
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Mainland registered as Fonterra moves closer to divestment

The dual-track process appears to be picking up speed.

Riley Kennedy 03 Apr 2025


Riley Kennedy
Riley Kennedy

Journalist

Riley won the Dairy NZ Industry Award at the NZ Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators Awards in 2024. He was the New Zealand Shareholders Association emerging journalist of the year in 2022.  His journalism experience includes more than a year as a business specialist at the Otago Daily Times. He has a diploma in journalism from Wintec. 

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