Primary Sector
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Primary Sector
Another big South Island gold mine moves ahead
Federation Mining expects to produce gold at its Reefton mine by early 2025.
Primary Sector
Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson stepping down
Mathieson has been with Zespri for 21 years, including seven years as CEO.
Primary Sector
Jarden lifts NZ Rural Land target price after new Aussie fund deal
Another capital raise on the cards?
Primary Sector
New chair for Silver Fern Farms
Nominations are now open for farmer-elected positions.
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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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