Primary Sector
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Primary Sector
Confidence needed to invest in renewable energy infrastructure
The co-op is one of the country's largest gas users.
Primary Sector
Chinese New Year crucial for NZ markets
The festive period is largely out of season for NZ's kiwifruit supply.
Primary Sector
Cannabis rule change having impact
Regulatory changes in NZ and Germany have made NZ products more available worldwide.
Primary Sector
Kāinga Ora reopens carpet bid to include wool suppliers
The state housing agency's initial decision ignited outrage from the sector.
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Riley Kennedy
Senior Journalist
Riley Kennedy joined BusinessDesk in 2022 and covers New Zealand’s primary sector, with a focus on the country’s agribusinesses and the broader food and fibre economy. He won the DairyNZ Industry Award at the NZ Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators Awards in 2024, and was named Emerging Journalist of the Year by the New Zealand Shareholders Association in 2022. Riley previously worked as a business specialist at the Otago Daily Times and holds a diploma in journalism from Wintec.
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